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Historic Preservation Plan

Policy 2: Create tools to educate the public regarding the
city’s history and resources.

Action A: Continue to sponsor heritage learning
opportunities for the community that are approachable
and familiar. Consider the following opportunities:
x New historic preservation tours such as heritage hike
tours, neighborhood history walks or themed tours that
focus on particular components of the city’s history,
such as a social justice tour that highlights where certain
events or demonstrations happened.
x Tours that run year-round so that residents, visitors and
OSU students can take advantage of a variety of tour
opportunities.
x Develop a comprehensive citywide interpretive sign/
marker plan.
x Develop and maintain stories of linkages between
Corvallis and the surrounding countryside, particularly
related to agricultural, natural and transportation
resources.
x Bring awareness to properties that have undergone
successful rehabilitation projects as an example for
owners of historic properties.

Action B: Update and distribute historic preservation
outreach materials throughout Corvallis to keep historic
preservation awareness high in the community. Consider
the following materials and content:
x Promote the regular publication of a newspaper article
or column, electronic newsletter, podcast or blog post.
x Create short videos about historic preservation.
x Use new technologies such as apps, podcasts, TED Talks
and YouTube videos.

Action C: Promote continuing education opportunities
to educate the public about historic preservation and
historic resources in Corvallis. Consider the following
opportunities:
x Educate developers about laws concerned with
disturbing an archaeological site.
x Provide information about embodied energy to explain
how historic buildings save energy, while new buildings
and materials do not save energy.

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