SANTA MONICA CONSERVANCY

The Santa Monica Conservancy was founded in 2002 after a successful grassroots effort by residents who defeated a ballot measure that would have significantly impaired the City's landmarks ordinance. Conservancy founders recognized the ongoing need for a community-based, non-governmental source of information and education about historic places and preservation... The Santa Monica Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to promoting widespread understanding and appreciation of the cultural, social, economic and environmental benefits of historic preservation... The Santa Monica Conservancy is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization which promotes preservation of the community's historic places. The Conservancy has a popular program of tours, lectures and events that educate the public about preservation and is committed to the support and improvement of public policies for preservation.

Also known as: SMC

Primary location: Santa Monica United States