Preservation Academy
Preservation Academy
The Office of Historic Preservation's Preservation Academy offers free classes and workshops for residents interested in all aspects of historic preservation and property maintenance. These regular sessions cover topics like:
- How to take care of old buildings
- Working with the City
- Making buildings more environmentally friendly, and more!
Our goal is to empower the community and property owners by sharing the knowledge and tools they need to take good care of their historic places.
Join one of our classes to further your knowledge and find the information you need for your next project, or visit our website to watch recordings of past installments.
Events
Historic Preservation 101
Historic Preservation 101
At this class, you'll become familiar with San Antonio’s historic preservation program, why preservation is important, and the benefits it offers to our community. Cory Edwards, Deputy Historic Preservation Officer, will guide you through the various preservation tools and programs used by our department.
Class will be in the Board Room at the Development Services Building, 1901 S Alamo. Free parking on site. All attendees will need to go through security.
Thanks for your interest! Registration is closed because the event has concluded.
From Application to Approval - Design Review Explained
Thinking about making changes to your home in a historic district?
This session breaks down the Office of Historic Preservation's (OHP) design review process in clear, plain language. We’ll walk through what a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) is, the different types of approvals (administrative vs. Commission Review), typical timelines, and what you’ll need to submit. We’ll also highlight common pitfalls and how to avoid delays.
Whether you’re a homeowner or working with one, this session will help you better understand what to expect and how to navigate the process with confidence.
The presentation will be hosted virtually on Teams.