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Strive to conduct each in-person tour at least once per year.*
Create a digital version of the tour using an app, such as TravelStorys, High school
to provide an opportunity for community members, visitors, and students; university
others not physically in Des Moines to learn more about the city and students; Des
its histories. Moines Public
Partner with community stakeholders to host a design contest for a Schools District;
plaque or other informational sign that can be added to locations of Iowa State
cultural significance, as identified by the community, that may not University; Drake
meet the criteria for traditional designation but that are important to University; Des
the community.
Moines University;
Grand View
Host a regular developer-forum to discuss development challenges in University; Des
historic districts and areas of cultural importance, which may not Moines Area
include historic district designation. Highlight challenges, successful Community College;
projects, and areas of opportunity, as well as potential funding LONG-TERM Cty of Des Moines the Des Moines
assistance and network connections to accomplish context-sensitive (10+ Years) Heritage Trust; City
adaptive reuse and development throughout the city.* of Des Moines,
Arrange a regular bus tour for developers to view and discuss Information
properties of historic and cultural importance, and potential Technology (IT); City
development and adaptive reuse opportunities.* of Des Moines,
Partner with community stakeholders to highlight vacant storefronts Communications
of historic buildings through the creation of a pop-up program to Office; Iowa
partner artisans and small businesses with property owners in Architectural
buildings of historic character, prioritizing those that are located in Foundation; Iowa
areas that are cultural centers of the community. Chapter of the
Establish an annual awards program that highlights successful American Institute
preservation work in the community. Separate awards should be of Architects;
given to work to preserve tangible historic resources and work that realtors and brokers
highlights and supports intangible resources as identified by the
community.*
Provide sources for hands-on preservation training by working with
groups such as the Rehabbers Club to resume workshops, partnering
with local schools, or directing applicants to informative seminars or
videos.
Determine ways in which the City can support the capacity-building
and educational outreach of partner organizations, such as Historic
Fort Des Moines.
Existing and New Partnerships
Enhance connections with community partners and organizations to
M6 support the historic preservation program. City of Des

Continue developing an informal contractors list that includes names Moines,
of local contractors who have completed work on properties in Neighborhood
historic districts and/or historic landmarks that can be offered to Services; Des
community members upon request. Include a disclaimer that the City Moines Heritage
is only compiling contact information and is not endorsing a Trust;
contractor.* MID-TERM (5- City of Des Contractors;
Connect with the Des Moines Heritage Trust to determine 10 Years) Moines Development
opportunities for partnership. This should include a conversation community; Real
regarding the possibility of expanding their endangered buildings estate and broker
program to include a new lens for neighborhoods and histories that
have not been highlighted in the past. community;
Educational

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