Cleveland, OH – As part of its commitment to address critical issues that impact Northeast Ohio, the Levin College Forum presents No Building Left Behind: Adaptive Reuse of Sacred Spaces. A group of expert panelists will discuss the adaptive reuse of religious and other sacred buildings on Tuesday, April 20 from 4 – 6:30 p.m. in Glickman-Miller Hall at The Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs, 1717 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115.

This public is invited to attend this FREE event. Registration is required. Visit www.urban.csuohio.edu/forum or call 216.523.7330 to register.

A hot topic in Cleveland and other cities around the world, developers, real estate professionals, community organizations, elected officials, preservation advocates, planners and architects are now exploring ways to deal with treasured religious buildings of all denominations that are left behind as communities move or outgrow the current setting.

Moderated by Alenka Banco, Owner/Director of Josaphat Arts Hall & Convivium33 Gallery, the Forum will feature a select group of expert panelists who will present strategies and options that can guide urban decision makers through the process from good intentions to good decisions.

Panelist include:
• Kathleen H. Crowther
Executive Director, Cleveland Restoration Society
• Robert A. Simons,Ph.D.
Professor, Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs, Cleveland State University
• Brian J. Cummins
Ward 14, Cleveland City Council
• John Maimone
Chief Financial Officer, Catholic Diocese of Cleveland
• Charles L. "Luke" Desmone, AIA, LEED AP
Principal, Desmone and Associates, Architects

No Building Left Behind: Adaptive Reuse of Sacred Spaces is presented in partnership with the AIA Cleveland Historic Resources Committee, The Cleveland Restoration Society, the American Planning Association, Cleveland Section, The Institute of Classical Architecture and The Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative.

For more information about this event, the Levin College Forum and/or future Forum events contact Kathryn Wertheim Hexter at 216.687.6941 or [email protected].

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