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Historic Preservation Plan

Overall Goals, Policies and

Actions

Historic preservation should be an integral part of the City’s future. The
overall goals, policies and actions described below foster a citywide
commitment to historic preservation.

Goal 1: A sustainable community

supported by preservation efforts
Historic preservation makes a significant contribution to a vital local
economy by conserving the community’s infrastructure investments,
preserving livable neighborhoods and supporting heritage tourism.

Policy 1: Promote economic sustainability through
historic preservation.

Action A: Coordinate preservation efforts with other
programs designed to support local businesses.

Action B: Build a strong heritage tourism program that is
linked with sustainability initiatives.

Action C: Promote the adaptive reuse of historic
buildings as an alternative to demolition.

Action D: If the demolition or deconstruction of a historic
property proceeds, identify a preservation-oriented
service to salvage and reuse building materials.

Policy 2: Promote environmental sustainability through
historic preservation.

Action A: Integrate sustainability principles into all new
preservation documents.

Action B: Highlight preservation projects for their
benefits related to sustainability.

Action C: Tailor energy efficiency standards to consider
historic resources.

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