Through discussions, field visits, and case studies that emphasize strategic approaches to the revitalization of downtowns and neighbourhood commercial districts, you strengthen your ability to:
"identify and evaluate the issues facing traditional downtown areas from conservation, economic, social and tourism perspectives
"consider the role that heritage plays in revitalizing and sustaining vibrant communities
"analyze downtown preservation issues and priorities
"identify a downtown revitalization approach that respects heritage values, addresses urban issues and supports community goals
"understand heritage area values and the management of these values using the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada and other relevant guidelines
"build legal, community, and management frameworks to ensure sustainability
"address associated issues in economic and tourism development, promotion, and interpretation
"utilize effective tools for dealing with increased density within heritage areas
"Understand that revitalization IS sustainable development and learn approaches to build synergy and support

Planning Institute of British Columbia (PIBC) members can earn 36 learning units of organized Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activity.

Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) members can earn 36 non-core learning units.

Enrollment options allow you to choose to take courses either to enhance professional development or build academic credit. This course can be used for the Professional Specialization Certificate in Heritage Conservation Planningand that there is another course that can be applied to this certificate offered in early December - Heritage Conservation Planning.

Please register by: September 21 (late registrations accepted if space permits)

Fee: CDN$652, including a CDN$70 materials fee (Canadian funds, credit and non-credit participation options) A CDN$170 registration deposit is required with each registration form.