Nick Dorochoff
Historic Preservation
As an SOI-qualified architectural historian, I have documented and assessed historic structures and conducted consultations to assure compliance of federally funded undertakings with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, and other federal laws.
- Twenty years’ experience researching, evaluating, and documenting historic properties for federal and state tax credit projects, National Register nominations, and historic structures reports.
- Working with state and federal agency officials, representatives of tribal, state, and local governments, leaders of non-governmental organizations, and the public:
- Conducted consultations on complex projects, negotiating project-specific conditions and program alternatives, including programatic agreements.
- Provided technical advice and related assistance.
- Delivered courses, training, and presentations on historic preservation topics.
- My work in the private sector prepared me to support my team in:
- Interpreting and applying policy and regulations to develop operational guidelines and counsel staff.
- Designing, documenting, and implementing business processes to support our work.
- Developing, editing, and maintaining online manuals, forms, templates, and related documentation.
For more information, see my resume.
Negotiation Basics for Cultural Resource Managers
My interst in communications lead to research on business negotiations that provided the basis for Negotiation Basics for Cultural Resource Managers (April 2007: Routledge, Abingdon, UK).
The first book on negotiations written specifically for CRM professionals, this slim volume distills best practices in negotiation theory and technique. It provides methods and practices that can help assure the best outcomes in resolving conflict regarding cultural resources.
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Profile
In addition to research and documentation of historic properties, I can support clients in project management and business process design and documentation. I have worked in both the public and private sectors (technology, commerce, non-profit organizations, and government).
Projects & Presentations
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Disaster recovery work on 60 resources at St. Croix State Park, a National Historic Landmark, Pine County, WI, 2011 [St. Croix RDA | Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (achp.gov)]
Disaster recovery reconstruction of the Nettle Creek Aqueduct, part of a National Historic Landmark [Nettle Creek Aqueduct Replacement at the I&M Canal | JLK Architects]
“Navigating Your Way to Success: A Main Street Negotiation Toolbox,” with Kristi Miniello, at the Colorado Main Street Summit, Breckenridge, October 2017
Stream restoration and removal of historic Lower Mound Lake Dam (1937), Blue Mounds State Park, Rock County, MN, 2017 [Lower Mound Lake Basin Restoration Project | Minnesota DNR (state.mn.us)]
“Telling the Story of Main Street: Assessing Commercial Districts for Listing on the National Register” at the Main Street Conference, Atlanta, March 2015
