Who We Are.

INKY Restoration is a collaborative group of historic preservation enthusiasts including: business

representatives, non-profit organizations, and local Historic Preservation offices in Northern Kentucky

and the Greater Cincinnati region, and others who share their passion for our region’s historic fabric.

Our primary purpose is to organize and direct the annual NKY Restoration Weekend public event, and

any subsequent events and resources. Our annual event is designed to provide an educational

experience for the public to learn about aspects of historic preservation from personal home restoration

efforts to grass roots advocacy for preservation of place and culture. . NKY Restoration continues to

adapt and our offerings have changed as much as the world around us. We continuously seek to further

the mission of the KY Heritage Council, and use their State Preservation Plan’s five goals as a blueprint

for educational experiences.

The Guiding Principles of NKY Restoration (a reflection of KY Heritage Council Plan):

• Preserve our region’s irreplaceable Cultural Heritage

• Creating accessible pathways to preservation information and resources.

• Increased outreach and engagement which we in turn use to expand our audience and message.

• We are a collaborative group of individuals from across our region. Though our message is

universal to preservation, our focus remains on support for our local communities.

• We are always adapting to emerging needs and innovative practices. We value the idea of

comprehensive and coordinated planning that links to sustainability planning seamlessly.

Through our event we are able to assist historic property owners in making sensitive and appropriate

choices in the maintenance and rehabilitation of their properties. As a result, we hope to ignite a

passion for the beauty and craftsmanship of our historic structures and the stories they tell us now and

for future generations. As our nation faces challenges in affordable housing, affordable commercial

space for small business development, and in preservation of culture and story we exhibit how historic

preservation is one of the most viable solutions to these problems. Carl Elefante, former president of

the American Institute of Architects, said: 'The greenest building is the one that already exists'.

The 2024 NKY Restoration Weekend Committee: Scott Clark and Jennifer Williams, City of Newport — Kaitlin Bryan, City of Covington — Beth Johnson, Cincinnati Preservation Association — Bridget Stricker — Boone County Preservation Planner — Elishia Chamberlain — Jody Robinson — Toni Winston