The Texas Historical Foundation will hold its second annual Duda Forum on historical preservation and sustainable development Nov. 15-16.

What you need to know

With the theme of “New Building in Old Cities,” the event will feature presentations from public officials, architects, developers and advocates involved in historic preservation and new construction in historic settings. Presentations will discuss different strategies for adding new architecture to older structures, while maintaining the historic character of the building.

Event details:

• Reception: 5:30-7 p.m. Nov. 15 at the offices of Ford, Powell, & Carson, 420 Broadway, Ste. 100, San Antonio
• Forum sessions: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at Culture Commons Gallery, 115 Plaza de Armas, San Antonio

Registration is $20 and includes a box lunch on Saturday. Registration is required by Nov. 12.

To learn more and register visit, https://texashistoricalfoundation.org.

The details

Featured speakers include Sara Bronin, chair of Advisory Council on Historic Preservation; David Trayte from the National Park Service; Cory Edwards, deputy San Antonio historic preservation officer; and Vince Michael, executive director of the Conservation Society of San Antonio.

Presentation topics include:

• Historic districts and neighborhoods—design of infill and additions
• Commercial and downtowns—design of infill and additions
• Alamo Plaza story 2017-24