National Alliance of Preservation Commissions
located at the University
of Georgia
2011 Annual Report
Available for download here
Survey of Design Guidelines Consultants now available in "Publication & Resources"
Our Mission
"To build strong local preservation programs
through education, advocacy, and training."
The NAPC is the only organization devoted solely to representing the
nation's preservation design review commissions. NAPC provides technical
support and manages an information network to help local commissions
accomplish their preservation objectives. The Alliance also serves as
an advocate at federal, state and local levels of government to promote
policies and programs that support preservation commission efforts.
Education:
Our mission's education component has evolved to meet local commissions'
needs in a variety of ways.
Resource Library: The NAPC office responds
daily to requests from our membership for information; the organization
maintains a voluminous library of resources and precedents we share
to solve vexing problems with viable solutions. We also have a network
of experts that can be consulted for unusual problems.
Conference Offerings: National
Commission Forum - biennial conference sponsored and organized by the
NAPC. The Inaugural Forum was in Denver 1998, second in Pittsburgh in
2000, San Antonio in 2002, Indianapolis in 2004, Baltimore in 2006, and New Orleans in 2008. Forum provides
a unique interactive format where participants not only discuss the
issues but develop the solutions as well.
National Preservation Conference - annually the NAPC provides assistance
to the National Trust for Historic Preservation in the solicitation
and selection of sessions for the Local Preservation Commission educational
track. We also sponsor several educational sessions, including Commission Short Course, Advocacy 101, and the local preservation commission's luncheon.
Publications: The Alliance Review,
the NAPC's newsletter published six times per year, is the primary vehicle
of communication with our membership. It includes not only basic organizational
information, but each issue features numerous articles on topics of
current interest to local commissions.
Advocacy:
Since 1983, NAPC has provided a voice for local preservation commissions.
Our advocacy efforts support local commissions and help them succeed.
Nationally: NAPC works with our national partners to provide
information to decision-makers on current legislative issues.
Locally: NAPC provides community leaders with letters of support
that cite solutions, successes, and precedents to aid them in presenting
a stronger case on local preservation issues. If you are in a jam or
facing controversy, let us know!
Service to our membership is the core of our mission, so please - make
yourselves known to us so together we can, through strength of numbers
in a true alliance, "build strong local preservation programs."
Training:
NAPC has provided training for thousands of commission members, staff,
and elected officials. Our trainers are selected from NAPC's extensive
network of experts throughout the country.
Commission Assistance and Mentoring Program: CAMP is the focus
of the NAPC's training efforts. CAMP is based upon the NAPC's core curriculum
of four fundamental elements: The legal framework of public preservation,
identifying and protecting historic resources, commission role and responsibilities,
and public support and outreach. CAMPs are tailored to meet local, regional,
or statewide needs. Modeled after summer camp experiences, this entertainingly
effective training program features terrific counselors who help the
"campers" improve their preservation skills while everyone
has fun.
Speaker Services: Drawing on our national network of experts
and resources, NAPC frequently provides keynote speakers and trainers
for conferences and workshops. We can help find the best person to address
your particular topic or issue.
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