Karen Negron PA’s Post

The charm and beauty of the older part of town may inspire you to protect and preserve buildings there. Our guide explains the benefits and drawbacks of the different types of historic districts and explains how to establish one.

One of the cooler Glavel installations to date. This case study highlights what made Glavel such an integral component in the historic restoration of the East Monitor barn. https://hubs.ly/Q02gk1ff0

"By preserving CA's sacred lands as national monuments, we have the opportunity now to protect and safeguard them for future generations." Check out The Surfrider Foundation's awesome new video on the importance of protecting CA's public lands. More here: https://bit.ly/48Ip99f

Retaining Walls: The Unsung Heroes of Historic D.C. Properties - The importance of retaining walls for historic D.C. properties. Learn the signs of an aging structure and the steps to be taken for repair and restoration. https://hubs.ly/Q02Dy6g40

Four important position papers were recently adopted by the NFPA Urban Fire Forum. Regardless if you are a Metro sized, community sized, or small-ish fire department, there are actions and information there for you. I appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with Dan Munsey, MPA, EFO, CFO, and Rebecca Harned to develop the position paper on Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Fire Service. All of the papers from this year, and provious years, can be found here: https://lnkd.in/egtm4BXF

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Exploring the delicate balance between preservation and renovation in historic neighborhoods. Check out this insightful blog post on navigating the rules of remodeling in Boise's historical district: https://lnkd.in/gD7_gbsk] 🏡✨

This article gives fascinating insight into the early days of community water systems in the Midwest US. The story even includes a cow! https://lnkd.in/gAuGzY_t

The PA State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is currently developing the next Statewide Historic Preservation Plan for Pennsylvania. While this plan is developed by the SHPO (with your input), it is intended to be a plan and road map to be used by ALL Pennsylvania residents, municipalities, agencies, organizations, businesses, and more. #historicpreservation #heritageconservation

Among the myriad techniques employed in conservation, masonry and woodwork play pivotal roles. Dive into the significance of these crafts in preserving the legacy of historical buildings. Read More: https://buff.ly/4cnMkYY