RESTORE JACKSONVILLE

A Preservation Education Conference held in Jacksonville, FL, Oct. 12th-14th, 2007

Track #1 : future district residents

Riverside Ave. circa 1903

Riverside Ave. circa 1903

This lecture track sponsored by image

WHAT STYLE IS THIS HOUSE? Local architect Angela Schifanella leads a slideshow discussion of the development of architectural styles in Northeast Florida's historic homes and businesses. Learn to identify the unique visual and material characteristics of the most prevalent styles.

PRESCREENING YOUR HISTORICAL HOME PURCHASEWally Conway of Home Pro Inspections discusses what you should look for when evaluating the purchase of a historic home.

BUILDING THE NEW OLD HOME: When we design a home using traditional architecture that complements its neighborhood setting, we create an environment, both inside and out, that is warm, welcoming and comfortable. Local architect Bill Leuthold leads a slideshow discussion of the elements and features that contribute to the effective creation of a "new old" home. The discussion will also address special considerations of in-fill development in historic districts.

TAX CREDITS, INSURANCE ISSUES & FINANCIAL STRATEGIES FOR HISTORIC HOME OWNERSHIP: A practical orientation to special financial considerations in historic homes, including information about tax credits, special insurance programs, and financing options.

FINDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE HISTORIC DISTRICTS: A representative from Riverside Avondale Development Organization (RADO), a nonprofit dedicated to revitalization of historic structures and to keeping affordable housing accessible, discusses strategies for accessing grant money, low interest financing and subsidies that are available to first time home buyers, and to those who fall within certain income ranges.