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Recent advances
in building technology enhance energy conservation and help slow
climate change. However some of these technologies seem
to conflict with the historic preservation of communities like
Key West. Some would claim they ruin the historic appearance,
others claim that preservation concern trumps technology. Many
feel there’s a middle ground.
To highlight the
issues involved and to help the public look for a consensus, on
Wednesday, November 17 at NOAA’s Nancy Foster
Eco-Discovery Center on the Truman Waterfront,
Last Stand will host:
Wrestling with the
Past:
Historic Preservation and Going Green
A
Last Stand
Keys In The Balance Forum
This forum, which is free of charge to the
public, will run from 5:30 pm to approximately 7:00 pm, and will
be followed by a reception with food and drink. There will be
five representatives on the panel. Each will have a specific
question to answer to highlight their position on the issues
involved, followed by a series of questions for all panelists to
respond to. Questions from the public will make up the rest of
the program.
The five planned panelists are:
- Barbara Bowers,
recent Chairperson of the Historic Architecture Review
Commission (HARC) who is intimately familiar with the HARC
issues involved
- Bert Bender
of local architects Bender and Associates, expert on
Historic restoration.
- Annalise Mannix,
recently retired Key West City Director of Environmental
Programs, who is intimately familiar with City standards and
practices.
- Jed Regante
of the Monroe County Green Initiatives Task Force, a local
“Green Builder” and attorney who has challenged HARC
practices.
- Victor Cushman
of the Key West White Roofs Initiative, who
has also challenged HARC practices by proactively installing
“cool roof” technology on his Old Town properties.
Traditionally Last
Stand’s forums are well attended, and generate lively
discussion. This topic is sure to draw a full house. Note that
the venue’s seating is somewhat limited, so attendees must get
there early to ensure a seat. Doors open at about 5:15 pm.
The Eco-Discovery Center is located just
inside the Southard Street and Petronia Street entrances to the
Truman Waterfront. There is plenty of parking available.
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