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Michael D. Bivens, Architect, Attorney & Historic Preservationist

Mr. Michael Bivens, AIA, ULI, ICSC, JD

Registered architect, attorney and a former hearing officer and senior architectural reviewer for the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission, the city agency that administers over 6,000 locally protected historic properties within Marion County, Indiana

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Michael D. Bivens, Architect, Attorney & Historic Preservationist
4850 Wyandott Trail
Indianapolis, Indiana  46250

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Degrees & Certifications

Doctorate: in Law from Indiana University - School of Law (Indianapolis)
HISTORIC PRESERVATION and RLUIPA: Finding an Appropriate Balance between America’s Heritage and the Free Exercise Clause
Bachelors: Bachelor of Architecture from Ball State University - College of Architecture and Planning
Thesis: NEO-CONSTRUCTIVISM: A Material Sensibility
Bachelors: Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design from Ball State University

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Popular Topics: 
Regional and Urban Design
Historic Preservation
Livable Communities
Codes/Regulations/Standards
Historic Preservation and Adaptive Use

Special Topics: 
Regional and Urban Design
Historic Preservation
Livable Communities
Codes/Regulations/Standards
Historic Preservation and Adaptive Use

Other Topics: 
Regional and Urban Design
Historic Preservation
Livable Communities
Codes/Regulations/Standards
Historic Preservation and Adaptive Use

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Walkable Communities, Place Making, New Urbanism, Smart Growth, Home Design for Homebuilders