Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts: Preservation and Conservation in Philadelphia
Understanding and Navigating Tools for Community Advocacy
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Virtual, via Zoom | 7:00–8:30 PM
Registration: Free, but advance registration is required.
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Join the Chestnut Hill Conservancy for Ask the Experts: Preservation and Conservation in Philadelphia – Understanding and Navigating Tools for Community Advocacy, a free virtual program designed to provide a clear, high-level overview of the legal and planning tools that shape zoning, historic preservation, and environmental conservation in Philadelphia.
This session will be led by David Gest, Esq., Executive Director of the Chestnut Hill Conservancy, with presentations from Kim Chantry, Historic Preservation Planner Supervisor at the Philadelphia Historical Commission, and Meg Cavanagh, Environmental Planner at the Philadelphia City Planning Commission. The program will conclude with a moderated Q&A led by Jean McCoubrey, AIA, architect and Conservancy board member. This informational program is intended for a broad audience and applies citywide, with a contextual focus on Northwest Philadelphia, reflecting the Conservancy’s mission areas within the lower Wissahickon watershed.
Ask the Experts is the Conservancy’s free public education series offering expert guidance on topics related to historic buildings, landscapes, and community stewardship. The program is presented in collaboration with the Chestnut Hill Community Association.
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