HISTORICAL RESOURCES
With a deep understanding of architectural and urban history and a specialized focus on leveraging Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, we provide comprehensive historic resource consulting services. Our work bridges the gap between past and present, ensuring that historic sites are preserved and integrated thoughtfully into modern development.
Eva Friedberg, Ph.D
Eva has been President of Evari GIS Consulting since January 1, 2024, and leads the company’s strategic planning, financial decision-making, and staff wellness and development. Under her leadership, Evari GIS Consulting has earned federal certification as a woman-owned business and continues to thrive as a leader in GIS consulting. Eva is qualified as an architectural historian under Secretary of the Interior standards. She heads the historic resource consulting arm of Evari with the goal of leveraging GIS technology to honor and preserve the built environment.
Previously, Eva served as adjunct faculty at both Woodbury University and the University of San Diego, where she taught courses in architectural history, urban studies, and landscape theory. Her research on the history and politics of urban design and architecture has been widely published, and she has lectured extensively on these topics.
Eva holds a B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley, and earned her M.A. (2004) and Ph.D. (2009) in Visual Studies from the University of California, Irvine. She recently completed a Certificate in CEQA Practice from UCSD (2024).
In addition to her role at Evari, Eva is a member of the City of San Diego Historical Resource Board. She is a member of the Society of Architectural Historians and the California Preservation Foundation.
We offer expert consulting services to help identify, document, and evaluate historic resources. Whether it's a single building, a district, or a cultural landscape, we provide thorough assessments that inform preservation strategies and compliance efforts.
Historic Resource Consulting
Leveraging the power of GIS technology, we provide advanced spatial analysis that enhances the understanding of historic resources in their broader context. GIS allows us to create detailed maps that document historic inventories, visually representing the distribution and significance of cultural assets across a landscape. These maps serve as crucial tools in identifying patterns, relationships, and potential impacts on historic resources.
GIS-Based Analysis
Our Story Mapping service uses maps to tell compelling historic narratives. By combining historical research with GIS technology, we create interactive and engaging maps that bring the stories of places and communities to life. This service is ideal for public history projects, educational initiatives, and heritage tourism.
Story Mapping
We contribute to the writing of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documents, as well as other impact studies, focusing on historic resource preservation. Our expertise ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, providing essential support for projects that involve historic sites.
CEQA & Impact Studies
Projects we’ve worked on
Balboa Park Cultural District StoryMap
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In collaboration with the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership, Evari GIS created an interactive StoryMap showcasing Balboa Park’s rich cultural resources in San Diego. The StoryMap highlights the park’s diverse offerings, from world-class museums and fine dining to various activities. Designed for both desktop and mobile use, the map allows visitors to view their real-time location, explore cultural institutions, and plan their visit with ease.
City of Sonoma
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Cabrillo National Monument
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City of Riverside Street Light LED Conversion Program Development and LED Street Lighting Project
In collaboration with historians, lighting designers, architects, and data managers, Evari performed a decorative streetlight inventory audit and oversaw the installation process of historic streetlights identified as being poor in condition and/or requiring LED conversion. This work aided in improving functionality and efficiency of streetlights in historic districts while honoring the aesthetic and atmospheric integrity.
City of Lake Forest Storm Drain As-Built Georeferencing
In an effort to integrate the City’s historical stormwater network system to GIS, Evari indexed, rectified, and classified engineering drawings of junction structures (i.e. manholes) and catch basins (i.e. inlets, outfalls, etc.). As a result, this enabled the Public Works Department to query, manage, and visualize accurate stormwater-related data seamlessly.