Program Assistant for Technical Preservation Services at the State Preservation Office of the Ohio History Connection
Lorie Bednar is the Program Assistant for Technical Preservation Services of the Ohio Historic Preservation Office. She holds an English degree From Kent State University and is a former co-director of the Kent Historical Society & Museum. In her role at the OH SHPO, Lorie is the air-traffic controller of historic tax credit project submissions. She loves connecting with applicants as the point of contact to answer all administrative and technical questions.
Learn about the application and competitive scoring process used to evaluate applications for the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit program. Lisa Brownell from the Ohio Department of Development will review all scoring measures and explain funding pools, application review timing, and program requirements. Lisa will also review the Pipeline Initiative, which provides grants and technical assistance to prepare properties for tax credit. In addition, this session will also review the application for federal historic preservation tax credits, where you will learn how to perfect your submissions, including what is involved in submitting a complete/reviewable application to the State Historic Preservation Office and National Park Service. Mariangela Pfister from the State Historic Preservation Office will explain best practices and considerations when completing the federal and state Historic Preservation Certification Application documents to help better ensure your rehabilitation will be reviewable and will meet the U.S. Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Tips will be offered on submission requirements, efficiently navigating the application review process, and complete successful rehabilitation projects. There will also be an overview of the electronic submission process. Approved for 1.50 AIA LU Credit, sponsored by Schooley Caldwell.