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Historic Preservation Plan

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The economic benefits of investing in historic properties is well
documented. It provides construction jobs, contributes to heritage
preservation tourism and enhances property values. Investing in t
historic properties also provides affordable tenant spaces for small z
businesses and start-ups.

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Historic neighborhoods often include a greater variety of housing types, .(kM
such as single-family detached homes and small multi-family buildings, (SPE
than newer neighborhoods. This mix affords greater access to the city’s
desirable, walkable neighborhoods, enhances neighborhood character
and provides for a more resilient neighborhood. The inclusion of small
apartment buildings within the neighborhood can also often serve as
a physical buffer between the single-family homes and more intense
development. Van Buren Bridge

The historic preservation program

supports the goals of the Corvallis

Comprehensive Plan.
Preserving historic resources supports a variety of goals in the
Comprehensive Plan, in addition to those in Article 5.4: Historic and
Cultural Resources. The preservation and reuse of historic resources
helps create “comprehensive neighborhoods” that have a variety
of uses to meet the daily needs of residents within easy walking
distance of employment, schools, shopping and services. The existing
framework of historic streets and blocks supports a network of well-
connected neighborhoods throughout the city. Historic neighborhoods
also provide a model for new, compact, urban form with walkable,
small blocks and comprehensive neighborhoods. Finally, the historic
preservation program supports the Comprehensive Plan’s goals and
policies of creating a holistic view and approach to planning.

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