What do we mean by historic preservation? ___Historic preservation is safeguarding the existence and appearance of historic elements of the community ___Historic elements may include structures, neighborhoods, landscapes, and building or landscape features ___Historic preservation includes four possible activities: Preservation is preserving a place as it is in the present Rehabilitation fixes up a deteriorated historic property, often for a use other than its original one Restoration means putting a building or landscape back the way it was originally, or at a historically significant time in its past Reconstruction is the creation of a historically accurate copy of either a specific historic property that no longer exists or an example of one from a chosen historical period Why encourage historic preservation? ___It preserves the historic, architectural, and aesthetic character and heritage of a community or area, and helps to provide a sense of place and continuity ___It is an efficient use of resources ___It preserves old methods of workmanship ___It can add character and/or charm to a community, and emphasize its uniqueness ___It can attract investment and change the nature of a deteriorating neighborhood or area ___It can provide an opportunity for the imaginative or creative use of a building that has stood empty because it outlived its previous use, and at the same time solve a community problem ___It can be a good investment When should you encourage historic preservation? ___When the community is engaged in creating a comprehensive plan for growth and development ___When there’s a neighborhood planning effort ___When there’s a neighborhood revitalization effort under way ___When affordable housing or another specific need is clear in an area, and historic buildings are available to meet it ___When development is planned in an area that includes a historic structure or neighborhood ___When there’s a celebration of community history ___When a historic property is threatened ___When the community is engaged in a heritage tourism effort ___As part of a job training effort aimed at at-risk populations or individuals Who should encourage historic preservation? ___Public officials and planners ___Owners of historic properties, including developers, businesses and industries, and individual homeowners ___Community developers ___Those likely to benefit from tourism ___The business community ___Community activists, especially those concerned with the cultural heritage of the community ___History buffs How do you encourage historic preservation? ___Use incentives: tax incentives, other incentives, grants and loans ___Use regulations governing the treatment and use of historic properties ___Provide help and support for preservation ___Educate the public on the topic ___Engage in advocacy with governmental and non-governmental decision makers
