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Historic Preservation Plan

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of Corvallis. Visit Corvallis has assisted in the development of many of
the historic neighborhood walking tours in the past and were recently
recognized for their continued support of heritage tourism.

Van Buren Bridge Advocacy and Partnership Issues
Some of the current issues associated with the advocacy and
partnership component of the preservation program were identified
in interviews and workshops and are provided below.

• The City partners with a variety of organizations that promote
preservation and educate the community about the heritage
of Corvallis; however, these partners do not have a formal
mechanism to communicate and collaborate on programs.
• Many groups operate with too little funding and limited
administration for enhanced programming.
• Minimal programs exist which target heritage tourists.
• Further partnerships need to be created or enhanced with a
variety of groups, including:
x Small farmers
x OSU – faculty and student groups, such as History
Ninjas and the Special Collections and Archives
x Tourism, Visit Corvallis, Travel Oregon
x Parks and Recreation Department
x Local events (ex: PreservationWorks’ Preservation Pub)
x Linn-Benton Community College creates preservation
trades program
x Corvallis School District – its teachers and curriculum
x Seismic strategies, Cascadia Seismic group
x Contractors, developers and architects
x Real estate agents
x Owens Farm (Parks and Recreation)
x Chintimini Senior & Community Center
x Active transportation groups, Mid-Valley Bicycle Club
and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board
x Corvallis Gazette-Times
x Sustainability Coalition
x Heritage Farms Program
x Local Farmers Organizations
x Benton County Natural Areas & Parks Dept.
x City of Corvallis Neighborhood Empowerment Grant
Program
x Corvallis Environmental Center
x Benton County HRC, Benton County Museum
x Alliance for Recreational and Natural Areas (AFRANA)

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