Living with Water: Charting Solutions in a Resilient City

All are invited to join us for the Keeping History Above Water Opening Plenary at the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception. Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander, Norfolk State University, Ms. Karen Speights, Resident of Chesterfield Heights, and Mel Price, Principal, Work Program Architects, will discuss Norfolk’s history of resilience and dependency on its shoreline, the everyday experiences of living with water, and the opportunities for solution-driven design that preserves our community for future generations. Doug Smith, President & CEO, Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance, will moderate the panel.

Attendees are invited to continue the conversation after the program at a reception with City officials, conference registrants, and community members. Masks will be required when not eating or drinking.

KHAW® focuses on protecting historic buildings, landscapes, and neighborhoods from the increasing threat of inundation. With the conference theme Informed Communities Charting Solutions, KHAW®: Norfolk will highlight the implementation and impact of research, adaptation, and mitigation strategies in flood-prone communities. In partnership with the City of Norfolk's Office of Resilience, ODU's Institute for Coastal Adaptation and Resilience, and Newport Restoration Foundation, Norfolk Preservation Collective will host Keeping History Above Water® from May 15–18. View the Schedule.