Preservation Manager for the Lucas County Land Bank
A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, Jim Roseland is the Preservation Manager for the Lucas County Land Bank in Toledo. After receiving his BFA in Fashion Photography from the Academy of Art University, Jim spent 4 years as a photographer and assistant manager with ecommerce powerhouse, The RealReal. During this time, Jim discovered historic preservation and volunteered for two years with the Victorian Alliance of San Francisco, serving on multiple fundraising and steering committees. In search of a different pace of life, and a city with a beautiful, affordable housing stock, Jim relocated to Toledo in 2017. As the Land Bank’s Preservation Manager, he runs the Home Preservation Initiative program, which has helped thousands of homeowners maintain their property through impartial advice, grants, and advantageous low-interest loans.
In his free time, Jim stays busy serving on both historic district commissions for the City of Toledo, and restoring two Victorian homes with his spouse – an eclectic Dutch Colonial, and one of four identical Queen Anne cottages. Lastly, Jim is a 2016 alumni of the Newport Summer School with the Victorian Society in America, and was one of 24 homeowners featured in the 2023 book, Cheap Old Houses.
Land banks and historic preservation often cross paths in neighborhoods where vacancy, blight, and historic assets collide. This session brings together leaders from land banks and preservation groups to explore how these missions can align. Panelists will share real-world examples of collaboration, including historic rehabilitation projects, demolition considerations, home inspection and repair programs, and creative initiatives to preserve community history. From salvaging materials to landmarking properties, the discussion will highlight both the opportunities and the tensions that come with balancing neighborhood stabilization and historic preservation. Approved for 1.50 AIA HSW credit, sponsored by Schooley Caldwell.