National Historic Properties Redevelopment Programs (HPRP) Summit
America at 250: Forging Connections, Saving Places, Shaping the Future
National Historic Properties Redevelopment Programs Summit
April 22 – April 24, 2026
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Gather in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with colleagues from across the country engaged in historic property redevelopment work (a.k.a. revolving funds). This Summit will bring together non-profit practitioners and national experts to exchange ideas, learn about best practices, explore new models and identify sources of funding.
The National HPRP Summit is presented in partnership with the 1772 Foundation.
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
Register for the National HPRP Summit Today!
HPRP Summit Registration:
Early Bird Rates Available through March 20, 2026
HPRP Summit Registration: $300 / $250 Early Bird
NPPN Spring Retreat (April 20-22) AND National HPRP Summit (April 22-April 24): $550 / $500 Early Bird
Reception only: $75
Learn more about the Spring Retreat.
Conference Hotel: Kimpton Hotel Palomar
The headquarters hotel for the NPPN Spring Retreat and National HPRP Summit will be the Kimpton Hotel Palomar, located in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood. Historically known as the Architects Building, the 24-story Art Deco tower was completed in 1931 and was home to the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects for many years.
We have reserved a block of rooms for attendees with a rate of $209 per night. Both King and Double Queen bed options are available. If you would like to find a roommate to share a room, please let us know by sending an email to Info@PresPartners.org and we will connect you with other attendees seeking to share a room.
Rooms must be reserved by midnight on March 19th to qualify for this special rate. The hotel does have a 72-hour cancellation policy if your travel plans change prior to check-in.
You can book your room online HERE or by calling 1-800-KIMPTON and referencing our block code, QZB.
National HPRP Summit Schedule
Wednesday, April 22
5:30 p.m.
Celebration Reception for NPPN Spring Retreat and HPRP Summit Attendees
Thursday, April 23
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Check-In and Breakfast
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Getting to Know You: Attendee Introductions
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Stewardship Models for Historic Properties with Fairmount Park Conservancy
12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Concurrent Breakout Sessions:
Homeowner Repair Program: Julia W. Kiessling Historic Home Repair Program
Jennifer Robinson, Director of Preservation Services, Alliance for Greater Philadelphia
Facilitating HPRP’s Through Legislative Advocacy
Nicholas Redding, President & CEO, Preservation Maryland
Historic property redevelopment programs often present organizations with many challenges to overcome. This holds true whether the program is just beginning or has existed for years. We all face decisions related to building and maintaining capacity, deciding on programmatic approach, establishing project pipelines, defining success, making a substantial impact, and—perhaps most crucially—sustaining our programs, not only for the important work they facilitate but for the people they help employ. Legislative advocacy can play a vital role in creating programmatic sustainability. It relieves dependence on philanthropic support, creates a broader, more collaborative network, resulting in diversified resources and expanded partnerships, establishes precedence, and helps to cement preservation as a legitimate and worthwhile solution at all levels. Hear from Nick Redding, President & CEO of Preservation Maryland, on how the organization has facilitated the work accomplished through its own program by building support, securing funds, and reducing red tape through legislative action.
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch – Topic Tables
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Preservation as Economic Development: Restoring Main Street One Building at a Time
Matt Weiderhold, Executive Director, Heritage Ohio
The Main Street program was created by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as a holistic approach to downtown revitalization and economic development. Achieving an authentic sense of place that respects and reflects the history of the built environment is a challenge in many communities, based on lack of available resources and local knowledge. Many Main Street programs rely heavily on local preservation leaders and historians for guidance on how to restore their downtown assets. Learn how historic preservation and authentic experiences combine to become an economic development engine for nearly 2,000 communities across America.
YIGBY: Yes in God’s Back Yard – Working with Congregations to Utilize Religious Properties for Housing and Community Benefit
Briana Paxton, Revitalization Policy Analyst, Preservation Maryland
You’ve probably heard of YIMBY (Yes in My Back Yard), but you may be less familiar with YIGBY – Yes in God’s Back Yard. As the affordable housing crisis deepens nationwide, communities are looking for solutions in unexpected places, including underutilized religious property. YIGBY is a growing movement that supports faith institutions in leveraging their land for housing and broader community benefit, an approach with enormous potential for impact. Yet many congregations lack expertise in real estate, zoning, and development, and are often hesitant to engage in policy or development conversations. This session will highlight YIGBY success stories, share original research, and feature a congregant whose faith community has successfully built housing.
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Cleveland’s Heritage Home Program: 34 Years in Development
Kathleen Crowther, President, Cleveland Restoration Society
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Tour of Village of Industry and Art with Lindsey Scannapieco
An adaptive reuse of the former University of the Arts Hamilton Hall
5:30 p.m.
Dinner on Your Own
Friday – April 24
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Breakfast
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Featured Speaker
Called to Serve: The Rev. Leon H. Sullivan Community Impact Center with The Rev. Michael Major
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Networking Break
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch Program
1:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Train to Philly Office Retail in Wayne Junction
Meet Ken Weinstein and learn about his Jumpstart real estate program and other efforts to revitalize Philadelphia.
3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Walking tour of Wayne Junction projects led by Ken Weinstein
5:00 p.m.
Closing Reception