by Sherrill Kushner Historic preservation, like most professions and industries, uses jargon, special words or expressions that are particular to the field. What do we mean by adaptive reuse? What qualifies as a landmark? Such specialty words can confound the … more
Our March Newsletter is now available. Discover exciting preservation events, the latest preservation issues, features on the people and places of historic Santa Monica and much more. To view past issues, click here. In this issue: Annual Meeting & Awards on … more
by Ruthann Lehrer and Carol Lemlein, Advocacy Co-Chairs The Landmarks Commission reviewed five Mills Act Contract submissions in August and recommended them to City Council for adoption. The Mills Act is a state law that enables cities to enter into … more
Our December Newsletter is now available. Discover exciting preservation events, the latest preservation issues, features on the people and places of historic Santa Monica and much more. To view past issues, click here. In this issue: Our Holiday Party on December … more
Our September Newsletter is now available. Discover exciting preservation events, the latest preservation issues, features on the people and places of historic Santa Monica and much more. To view past issues, click here. In this issue: Our South Beach Tour … more