Biography
Helen Johnson has been the Preservation Planner for the City of Newport, Rhode Island since 2015. As the city’s sole Preservation Planner she protects Newport’s incomparable historic resources while guiding the design, use, planning, and management of these resources in ways that enrich and maintain Newport’s sense of place and authentic historic character. She co-authored the Newport Historic District Commission Policy Statement and Design Guidelines for Elevating Historic Buildings, which were adopted by the Newport Historic District Commission in January 2020.
All sessions by Helen Johnson
Adaptation Without Loss: Developing Design Solutions and Guidelines for Elevating Historic Buildings in Newport’s Point Neighborhood
11:40 am-12:00 pm
South Carolina Society Hall
Crafting Guidelines for Flood Risk: Historic properties and the challenges of regulating adaptation
8:20 am-10:30 am
South Carolina Society Hall