NEWS RELEASE

Mayor Jennifer P. Dougherty

CONTACT: Jeanette Eleff, Public Information Officer, 301-360-3842

Barbara Wyatt, Historic Preservation Planner, 301-600-1792

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 1, 2002

CITY’S THIRD ANNUAL RENOVATOR’S ROUNDTABLE TO FOCUS ON COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION MAY 11

The City of Frederick will be holding its third annual Renovators’ Roundtable workshop on

May 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center.

The City’s Planning Department and the Greater Frederick Development Corporation Main Street Program are the sponsors of Renovators’ Roundtable. The program is funded by an Educational Set-Aside grant from the Maryland Historical Trust.

“This year’s workshop will focus on commercial rehabilitation,” stated Barbara Wyatt, City Historic Preservation Planner. “There will be several sessions that will examine the architectural character of downtown, such as the rehabilitation of commercial buildings from sidewalk to rooftop, new construction, and tax advantages available for rehabilitation projects.”

Tony Checchia, HDC Vice-Chairman, will moderate the program. Presenters include

architects Gary Baker and Eleanor Lakin, Tom McGrath, director of the Historic Preservation Training Center and Bernie Callan, president of the Maryland Association of Historic District Commissions.

A lunchtime program will give participants the opportunity to meet in small groups with architects, planners and members of the Historic District Commission (HDC). Attendees are encouraged to come prepared with questions and concerns and to bring photos and drawings.

“Although the focus of this year’s program is commercial architecture, owners of other types of historic properties are encouraged to attend,” stated Wyatt. “Much of the information is applicable to all historic properties.”

Advance registration is required by May 9 by contacting Linda Gravitt at 301-696-2995.

The program is free and lunch is provided.

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