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existing networks and organizations throughout the community, in NEAR-TERM Development Technology (IT); City
the public information campaign to reach people of all ages and (0-5 Years) Services; City of of Des Moines, City
backgrounds.* Des Moines, Manager;
Commit Development Services staff time to supporting the creation of Communications Neighborhood
a public information campaign to clearly define the role and purposes Office Associations; Des
of the program. Moines Public
Determine a means to assist community members with historic School District;
preservation questions where English is not their first language and Faith Community
translated materials have not been provided on the webpage.
Ensure the materials include regular updates on the progress of the
implementation of this Plan.*
Maintain a set of Certificate of Appropriateness informational tools
M2 to ensure consistent application review and inform potential
applicants of the expectations for approval. City of Des Moines,
Update the internal database of COA application projects. For each Neighborhood
application, this database should include location, link to designation Services; City of Des
information, key topics, relevant design guidelines, staff City of Des Moines,
recommendations, HPC discussion points, and HPC decisions to use as MID-TERM (5- Moines, Information
a means to maintain consistency between decisions of projects of a 10 Years) Development Technology (IT); City
similar nature.* Services
of Des Moines,
Communications
After updating the internal COA database, publish a simplified version Office
to the Historic Preservation webpage for potential applicants to use
as a resource. Incorporate a mapping component and dashboard in a
format similar to the Blitz on Blight webpage.*

M5 Highlight the role of historic preservation in promoting missing
middle housing in the city's established neighborhoods. City of Des Moines,
Encourage local developers to renovate or adaptively reuse existing Neighborhood
and potentially historic structures as housing by offering tax credits City of Des Services; Iowa
and other financial incentives. MID-TERM (5- Moines, chapter of the
Provide visual examples of context-sensitive and appropriate missing 10 Years) Development American Institute
middle housing that meet the City's Code, preferably completed by Services of Architects; Local
local developers. chapter of American
Society of Interior
Develop a pattern book for Accessory Household Units (AHUs) to Designers (ASID)
provide examples for different neighborhoods and lot types that
respond to the context of each historic district.
Develop and utilize a robust social media campaign to highlight the
M7
work of the historic preservation program.
Use this tool to showcase unique stories from the community, historic City of Des City of Des Moines,
facts and photos, interviews, funding opportunities and cycles, special MID-TERM (5- Moines, Development
events, and opportunities to get involved.* 10 Years) Communications Services
Consider special opportunities to highlight the historic preservation Office
program through social media platforms, including Preservation
Month each May.*
Develop and host a range of outreach programs to increase
L1 community awareness of the historic preservation program, provide
technical assistance, and enhance partnerships.
Partner with community stakeholders to develop a walking tour
program that highlights numerous histories of Des Moines:
Geographically spread tours throughout the city and highlight stories
from different communities, cultures, and backgrounds.

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