Arizona Preservation Foundation

Proposed changes to Section 106 regulations could dramatically reduce review and consultation for federally funded projects. In Arizona, that may mean fewer protections for historic buildings, archaeological sites, Tribal cultural resources, and public input before projects move forward. https://buff.ly/Y0Qn1eE

Victory for the Louis Emerson House and Evans-Churchill neighborhood in downtown Phoenix. Arizona State University and the Arizona Board of Regents have agreed to withdraw their lawsuit to seize the 124-year-old home from its owner. ASU says it will revise plans for its downtown ASU Health campus to accommodate the historic property. https://buff.ly/Oki1tFC

Preserve Phoenix has launched a new webpage dedicated to saving the 1902 Louis Emerson House. Learn the facts, read the latest updates, sign the petition, donate, contact decision-makers, and follow the Sept. 4 eminent domain court case that could shape preservation in Phoenix. https://buff.ly/Xnk6uFM

The Association for Preservation Technology International seeks abstracts for a special APT Bulletin issue on building construction and craft trades. Abstracts (500–1,000 words) are due Aug. 15, 2026. Final papers are due Feb. 15, 2027. https://buff.ly/YtBeJsr