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About This Webinar

Join NAPC for a webinar examining the current Section 106 landscape and what the proposed changes could mean for local preservation programs and public participation.
The webinar will provide an overview of:

-Section 106: What Section 106 is, why it matters, and the important role commissions, Certified Local Governments, and the public play in the process.

-The current legal and policy implications of the changes: An update on the proposed changes to the regulations and other potential legislative actions on the horizon.

-What’s happening at the local level: Examples of actions communities and cities are taking in response to the proposed changes.

-What comes next: Practical steps for local preservation advocates, including outreach to Congress, raising awareness, and preparing for the upcoming 30-day comment period.

This webinar is an opportunity to better understand how the current situation affects those working at the local level and how your community can stay engaged and prepared.

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When: Thursday, August 27, 2026 · 1:00 p.m. · Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Language: English
Who can attend? Anyone with the event link can attend
Dial-in available? (listen only): Yes
Dial-in Number: Please register for this event to view the dial-in info.
Featured Presenters
Webinar hosting presenter
Principal City Planner, City and County of Denver, NAPC Board Chair
Abigail Christman is a Principal City Planner in Landmark Preservation at the City and County of Denver. Abigail has a varied background having previously worked for consulting firms, Colorado Preservation, Inc., and the University of Colorado Denver. Her experience includes Section 106n consultation, reconnaissance and intensive-level surveys, National Register nominations, HABS/HAER/HALS documentation, neighborhood pattern books, preservation tax credit certification, interpretation, public outreach, and serving on the Denver Landmark Commission. Abigail also teaches a graduate course for CU Denver titled Historic Buildings in Context. Abigail holds a B.A. in History from the University of South, a M.A. in Public History/Historic Preservation from Middle Tennessee State University, and a M.A. in Histories and Theories of Architecture from the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London, England.
Webinar hosting presenter
Associate General Counsel, National Trust for Historic Preservation, NAPC CAMP Trainer
Chris Cody is Associate General Counsel for the National Trust for Historic Preservation, working in the area of legal advocacy. Prior to joining the National Trust, Chris worked as Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer for the State of Arizona and as Manager of Advocacy and Staff Attorney for Historic Charleston Foundation in Charleston, SC.
Webinar hosting presenter
Historic Preservation Officer, Louisville Metro Government, NAPC CAMP Trainer
Savannah Darr has been staff to the Historic Landmarks and Preservation Districts Commission for almost 10 years. Savannah has a varied background having previously worked for consulting firms. Her experience includes Section 106 consultation, historic building surveys, National Register nominations, and grant writing. Savannah holds a B.A. in Anthropology and Communication from Western Kentucky University and a M.A. in Public History from the University of Louisville.
Webinar hosting presenter
Interim Director / Historic Preservation Officer, City of San Antonio, NAPC Board Member
As the Deputy Historic Preservation Officer with the City of San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation, Cory has led the development and adoption of historic design guidelines, new zoning overlay districts, and improvements to the local development code and processes related to the treatment of historic properties. One of his missions is to expand the narrative of what historic preservation offers beyond regulatory review, seeking ways to integrate building reuse principles into local policy surrounding affordable housing, economic development, and environmental sustainability. Cory is on the Board of Directors for NAPC.
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