Flood Resilience – 2 Part Virtual Lecture

This session will address Louisiana’s flood types, the National Flood Insurance Program, Flood Insurance Rate Maps, the increasing threat of flooding, and historic preservation as part of the Emergency Management Cycle. This session includes practical guidance for local communities to improve their flood resilience and protect their historic character.

Session 2  •  Mitigation measures for historic properties with a focus on maintaining architectural integrity
February 3, 2021  •  5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

This session will review the regulatory basics for historic preservation and climate adaptation as well as design challenges and best practices that should be considered by owners, architects, and historical commissions.

In 1995, Dominique established PDP as a planning and design practice focusing exclusively on offering high-quality professional services for clients with nationally significant historic sites and buildings.  Her work is at the forefront of addressing change at historic buildings and settings whether through design, the regulatory process, or the impacts of climate change and flooding at historic properties.  Dominique authored the award-winning Design Guidelines for the New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission and the Vieux Carré Commission.  She prepared flood mitigation guidance for historic properties for the Maryland and New Jersey Historic Preservation Offices and is currently preparing flood mitigation guidelines for the City of St. Augustine, Florida.

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