The Department of City Planning is partnering with the Los Angeles Conservancy for the eighth straight year to organize the citywide Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) Conference on Saturday, May 30, 2009, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Angelica Lutheran Church, 1345 S. Burlington Ave., in the Pico Union HPOZ.

This special event will be focused on the City’s historic districts, the 24 HPOZs. In the past, the conference has been largely a training session for HPOZ Board members. But this year, the intent is to build broader awareness and understanding of the HPOZ program by inviting any and all who are interested in historic preservation.

The program will include a stimulating day of workshops, tours, and networking, including:

* The first HPOZ Awards Luncheon, honoring outstanding projects within the City’s 24 HPOZs.
* Pico Union Walking Tours, including the Alvarado Terrace National Register District
* A hands-on workshop on window repair
* Breakout sessions to include: Introduction on the basics of HPOZs for homeowners and residents
Advice for new and proposed HPOZ’s
Advanced sessions for current HPOZ Board Members

The cost for the conference is $20, which includes continental breakfast and lunch.
To register, please visit laconservancy.org/neighborhoods or contact Flora Chou at fchou@laconservancy.org or (213) 430-4211 by May 16, 2009.

Ken Bernstein
Office of Historic Resources
Los Angeles Department of City Planning
City Hall 200 N. Spring Street, Room 620
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Tel. (213) 978-0195
Fax (213) 978-0017
ken.bernstein@lacity.org