Technical Preservation Services Manager at the State Historic Preservation Office
Vanessa Gabriele is a Technical Preservation Services Manager for the Ohio SHPO. She reviews historic tax credit projects, ensuring that applicants follow the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. She holds a master’s degree in Historic Preservation from the Boston Architectural College, along with an MFA from Rutgers University and a BA from Kent State University in alternative fields. Through her work in preservation and as the owner of a 1930s bungalow, she has gained firsthand insight into the unique materials, maintenance needs, and rehabilitation requirements of historic buildings, which often differ from those of newer structures. Her passion for helping applicants and homeowners better understand and care for their historic properties, combined with her professional expertise, led her to expand her knowledge and credentials by obtaining her Ohio home inspector’s license.
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. Lorie Bednar & Vanessa Gabriele 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. This session has been approved for AIA LU credit.