Steve Thomas Opening Speaker at Restore Jax
Former host of PBS’ This Old House Steve Thomas, speaks on sustainability and historic preservation as the opening speaker at Restore Jacksonville Saturday, May 5. …
Steve Thomas Opening Speaker at Restore Jax
Former host of PBS’ This Old House Steve Thomas, speaks on sustainability and historic preservation as the opening speaker at Restore Jacksonville Saturday, May 5. …
Donovan Rypkema – Sustainability, Smart Growth and Historic Preservation
The article below contains excerpts from economic development consultant Donovan D. Rypkema’s presentation, “Sustainability, Smart Growth and Historic Preservation,” given at the Historic Districts Council …
Reclaiming Jacksonville Book Signing and Art Exhibit During Art Walk
On Wednesday, May 2 during ArtWalk author and metrojacksonville.com blogger Ennis Davis will be signing his new book “Reclaiming Jacksonville.” Photographer and urban explorer, …
Nomeus: Secrets of Abandoned FL
RAP’s Historic Preservation & Education Coordinator, Laura Lavernia, interviews Nomeus. His work will be on display as part of Restore Jacksonville during ArtWalk on …
“The Greenest Building” Documentary Screening
IS A NEW BUILDING THE MOST SUSTAINABLE CHOICE? As part of the Restore Jacksonville Conference, we will be screening the documentary “The Greenest Building.” The …
Historic and Dynamic
There are undeniable signs of life in Jacksonville’s historic urban areas. The 1990s saw the beginning of revitalization in downtown’s historic core, and population …
Historic Preservation is Good for the Economy
In the last fifteen years dozens of studies have been conducted throughout the United States, by different analysts, using different methodologies. But the results …
What to expect at Restore Jacksonville
During the first week of May 2012, homeowners and building professionals will have an excellent opportunity to learn more about how preserving older buildings …
Old is the New Green
The greenest building is the one that’s already built. In the words of American architect Carl Elefante, “We cannot build our way to sustainability; …
