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Historic Preservation Plan

Policy 3: Promote cultural and social sustainability
through historic preservation.

Action A: Support programs that keep older established
neighborhoods stable and accessible. This may include
programs that mitigate the effects of traffic, such as
noise or speed, and retain existing small multi-family
buildings that provide a variety of housing options.

Action B: Investigate maintaining non-conforming uses
that contribute to neighborhood character.

Goal 2: A livable community with a strong

sense of history

The history of Corvallis serves as the foundation of the City’s identity
in the 21st century. Innovative policies and procedures should build
upon this image by protecting cultural resources, providing economic
development opportunities, promoting heritage tourism, encouraging
citizen involvement in the city’s history and fostering civic pride.

Policy 1: Preserve archaeological resources as part of the
rich history of Corvallis.

Action A: Promote awareness and protection of
potential archaeological resources.

Policy 2: Historic resources are integral features of the
public realm.

Action A: Promote preservation of public and
institutional facilities that have historic significance.

Action B: Promote good stewardship principles among
property owners of public and institutional properties.

Action C: Promote the City’s preservation successes,
while learning from the shortfalls and documenting the
losses.

Action D: Promote all properties and buildings within
the historic districts as providing and promoting the
livability of the neighborhood.

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