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New Jersey History and Historic Preservation Conference

John Boecker, RA

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John Boecker, RA

Architect & Chair of the City of Cape May Historic Preservation Commission 

John Boecker is a registered architect and longtime member of the City of Cape May Historic Preservation Commission. He was closely involved in the development and implementation of Cape May’s Historic Design Standards and brings extensive experience in applying preservation principles within active coastal communities. 

John Boecker, RA

Sessions

(S-5) Developing & Applying Historic Design Guidelines in New Jersey

Time:
Thursday, 2:00 - 3:15 pm
Location:
Audience: AIA, AICP, CRM, HPC, M/C
Historic Design Guidelines are essential tools, but how well they work depends on context, clear rules, and good follow-through. This session compares two different examples: Cape May, with its well-known historic district and long-standing regulatory commission, and Red Bank, where new guidelines support an advisory commission. Panelists will discuss how local laws, building types, and community needs shape these guidelines. They will share real-world advice on using the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and keeping historic character while meeting today’s challenges.
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Presenters:
Steven Smolyn
Principal, Architectural Heritage Consultants, LLC
John Boecker, RA
Architect & Chair of the City of Cape May Historic Preservation Commission,
Marjorie Cavalier

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