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REDI Speaker Series: Cultural Heritage in Los Angeles

March 6, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee (EDI) is a committee of the AIA Long Beach / South Bay

Free

1.0 LU

The REDI Speaker Series aims to improve our practice and make it more inclusive by creating a spotlight for those who are traditionally underrepresented in our field.

Program description:

This program will cover the differences between Heritage Conservation and Historic Preservation, Placemaking and Placekeeping. We will also learn about Heritage Conservation as a career path.

Learning objectives:

  • Attendees will learn about the relationship between Heritage Conservation and LA wildfires, including challenges and strategies for preservation.
  • Attendees will learn how personal stories and experiences shape career paths in Heritage Conservation.
  • Attendees will learn the differences between Heritage Conservation and Historic Preservation and understand the significance of these practices.
  • Attendees will learn how historic and contemporary communities influence the design process and solutions through Placemaking and Placekeeping.

Panelists:

Sara Delgadillo, City Planning Associate, Los Angeles City Planning, Office of Historic Resources 

Lindsay Mulcahy, Neighborhood Outreach Coordinator, Los Angeles Conservancy 

Elysha Paluszek, Associate/Architectural Historian & Preservation Planner, Architectural Resources Group 

Jasmine Williams, LEED GA, AICP, Urban Design Manager, Studio One Eleven (moderator) 

Thank you to our sponsors!