Oklahoma's 24th Annual Statewide Preservation Conference

Plan to attend this year's conference in Tahlequah, OK, June 6-8, 2012 where several Sikes Abernathie Architects projects will be featured.


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The Environmental Value of Building Reuse

Here's the National Trust's view on reusing historic buildings:



http://www.preservationnation.org/information-center/sustainable-communities/sustainability/green-lab/valuing-building-reuse.html

Brady-boom!

Tulsa People article that features the Robinson Packer Lofts designed by Sikes Abernathie Architects:

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http://www.tulsapeople.com/Tulsa-People/April-2012/Brady-boom/

Okla. Historic Rehab Tax Credits: good policy - no boondoggle

Here's a good article on the value of the Oklahoma Historic Tax Credit:

http://phillipsmurrahpc.cmail5.com/t/ViewEmail/r/0C14C2CC97B1BDDE/3946BB954CE01DA2942A2DF08F503B7C#fa

Tulsa Channel 6 references a Colorado report that indicates historic preservation practices benefit their economy

The report examines the impacts of historic preservation practices in Colorado and found that historic preservation helps to build strong communities, support a healthy job market, and a future for Colorado that is more environmentally sustainable.
http://www.newson6.com/story/16650070/report-finds-historic-preservation-practices-aid-colorados-economy

DesCours Selects the St. Joes Lofts for December 2011 Event

DesCours 2011 selected the St. Joe Lofts in New Orleans as one of the event sites this year.  As a new development for artists in the Cotton Mill District, we were pleased to be recognized by this major event.  DesCours is a free, ten-night, architecture and art event, now in it's fifth year.  You can review the calendar of events at  http://descours.us/about.htm

If you are near New Orleans between December 2-11, please plan to attend.

  

State Historic Tax Credits are Creating Jobs, According to the University of Minnesota

A new University of Minnesota study reports that historic preservation tax credits will create 1,800 construction jobs in the state.  Follow the link below:

http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2011/11/21/historic-preservation-pax-credit/