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Exploring the delicate balance between preservation and renovation in historic neighborhoods. Check out this insightful blog post on navigating the rules of remodeling in Boise's historical district: https://lnkd.in/gD7_gbsk] 🏡✨

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PART 1: The Georgia Historic Preservation Division is ushering in two new historic context reports! Both historic context projects will address important updates and fill gaps in the current body of knowledge on several resource types commonly found in Georgia. The first report, Georgia Commercial Resources (expected September 2025), was birthed from HPD’s identification of a need to study the physical characteristics of commercial buildings. This historic context focuses specifically on commercial buildings with typology and comprehensive evaluation guidelines including registration requirements. The context will facilitate the identification, documentation, and preservation of commercial resources based on their physical development within the area of study. Ultimately, this will assist in nominating significant buildings to the National Register of Historic Places. Part 2 of this new development comes later today so stay tuned #historicpreservation #HistoricPreservationMonth

The historic nature of our main streets is often overlooked and underutilized in the realm of economic development, particularly within the municipal planning world. Historic preservation planning can be a game changer to invigorate rural downtowns and small business communities. And contrary to popular belief, historic preservation planning doesn't mean major restrictions on property redevelopment, down to the paint color of trim. What it is is the creation of a flexible plan to fit the needs of your community, a plan that creates a commitment and belief in the importance of maintaining the character of your community. #mainstreetmatters #downtownplanning #historicpreservation #adaptivereuse #heritagetourism #economicdevelopment #planningiscool

Jam packed with easy-to-understand case studies and examples, the "Introduction to Historic Preservation" course is the perfect place for planners to start learning more about the critical and influential practices of historic preservation. https://lnkd.in/gQd9j6w

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We're looking forward to this upcoming roundtable co-sponsored by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments on housing and historic preservation in the DC region! In October, the Trust was awarded a $65,000 grant from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Housing Affordability Planning Program (HAPP) in support of our rehabilitation of #historic 1220 Maple View Place, SE (Big Green) into multi-unit affordable housing in #HistoricAnacostia. The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments awards grants to area local governments or non-profit housing developers engaged in the planning, approval, or development of #affordable housing near transit stations. HAPP grants are funded by the Amazon Housing Equity Fund. #housing #planning #historicpreservation #DC #grant

Indigenous Knowledge Exemption Proposal: Last month, I visited Hawaii to speak with Native Hawaiian leaders and visit sites (on Oahu and Maui) of cultural and religious significance to Native Hawaiians. Those conversations demonstrated the potential - actually, the need - for the ACHP to expeditiously implement our recently-adopted Policy Statement on Indigenous Knowledge and Historic Preservation by addressing challenges sometimes experienced during the ACHP's regulatory process (known as "Section 106"). After consultation with ACHP members and Hawaiian leaders, I have proposed an Exemption to Section 106 for Indigenous Knowledge-Informed Activities by Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs). ACHP has only issued an Exemption four times in its history - and this one charts new ground by exempting cultural preservation activities, as opposed to objects/methods (like electric vehicle charging stations, also recently exempted). That's why we need your feedback on the draft linked below. Though I've heard some say that they've been waiting decades (!!) for the federal government to do something like this, I feel strongly that time is of the essence. Thanks to the ACHP's Reno Franklin Reid Nelson Ira Matt & Bill Dancingfeather for significant efforts to move this forward. We look forward to your input.

Passing along a grant specifically for preservation projects in small towns with populations of 10,000 or less. Grants from the Hart Family Fund for Small Towns are intended to encourage preservation at the local level by providing seed money for preservation projects in small towns with populations of 10,000 or less. These grants help stimulate public discussion, enable local groups to gain the technical expertise needed for particular projects, introduce the public to preservation concepts and techniques, and encourage financial participation by the private sector. Grants from the Hart Family Fund for Small Towns generally range from $2,500 to $15,000. The selection process is very competitive.