Tuesday, September 12, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm – Preservation in a Changing Climate: Salem
Mark your calendar for the third annual Preservation in a Changing Climate Conference, hosted by Salem Preservation Partners. This day of thought-provoking talks aims to raise awareness of mitigation and adaptation strategies to address the impacts of climate change on historic buildings, landscapes and neighborhoods. Presenters include Barbara Warren of Salem Sound Coastwatch, Joann Vieira of the Trustees of Reservations, Michael Blier of Landworks Studio, Thomas Starr of Northeastern University, Neal Duffy, Director of the Sustainability and Resilience Department for the City of Salem, Frank Lowenstein, Senior Director of Climate Culture Boston for Rare, Kate Loosian, Senior Director of Planning and Design at Harvard Business School, Kara Babcock of Union Studio Architecture and Community Design, Susan Baker, Collections Manager for House of the Seven Gables, Sarah Korjeff of the Cape Cod Commission in Barnstable County, Mary Bergman, Executive Director of the Nantucket Preservation Trust, and Melissa Hoffer, Massachusetts’ first-ever climate chief.
Join us for panel presentations and informational sessions at PEM and a closing reception with National Park Superintendent Jennifer Hardin and Massachusetts State Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer at the National Park Service Salem Armory Visitor Center. A box lunch is included with your ticket. For complete lineup of presenters, and to register, visit https://www.pem.org/events/preservation-in-a-changing-climate-salem-2023
