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Vision for Preservation in Brookings
As the preservation plan is implemented, results will be seen in a
more vital city with an active downtown, well-kept historic neighbor-
hoods and a community engaged in preservation. These fundamental
concepts of the community’s vision are further described in the series
of statements below, which were identified by community members.

Historic preservation looks forward while valuing the past.
The program seeks ways in which historic properties help maintain
the vitality of the City. It is forward-looking, helping the community
meet its aspirations for the future in ways that create jobs, retain eco-
nomic benefits of local efforts and that find ways to preserve, reuse 413 1st Street South, a contributing
and adapt the built environment. building in the Sexauer Seed Historic
District (W&Co, 2020)
Historic preservation is integrated into planning efforts.
City departments, organizations, property owners and the wider
community recognize the value of historic properties, and employ
strategies which support historic preservation as they seek to achieve
their individual goals.

Historic preservation is solutions-oriented.
The historic preservation program works with property owners,
architects, realtors and contractors to find solutions for maintaining
historic properties in active and appropriate uses.

The City’s preservation program is open to all community
members that are interested in participating or learning 816 5th Street, a contributing property
more. to the Central Residential Historic
Program components are easy to understand, and laypeople and pro- District (W&Co, 2020)
fessionals can participate in the system at a variety of levels. They can
engage in researching and nominating resources for designation and
can easily comment on City preservation activities.

A network of individuals and organizations support historic
preservation in Brookings.
Property owners, preservation organizations, City staff, architects,
realtors, contractors and interested Brookings community members
take part in historic preservation work and activities throughout the
community. These efforts ensure that a strong network of preserva-
tion partners is created.
The Brookings historic preservation program provides guid-
ance for the treatment of historic properties.
Historic resources are identified and described in a manner that
helps people understand their significance and interpret their asso-
ciation with the community. Properties are then listed, or designated,
as appropriate in a manner that helps facilitate informed manage-
ment of the properties. A set of tools is then applied – including regu-
lations, design standards, incentives and benefits – which are coordi-
nated with this evaluation and designation system.

Historic resources are integral to life in Brookings.
Historic preservation in Brookings is a vital part of overall commu-
nity development policies and objectives. It serves as an important
tool in a variety of initiatives including economic development, public
health, sustainability, housing and cultural enrichment. In this re-
spect, it embraces a holistic approach to planning and development.

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