Page 102 - Plano, TX Heritage Preservation Plan

Recommendations

A Conduct surveys to identify properties and neighborhoods for potential
heritage resources and conduct detailed surveys as needed.
A Prioritize survey implementation, especially for vulnerable areas.
A Review and update Plano’s list of potential heritage resources as needed.

Identification Policy Statement
Develop a strategy for identifying the types of resources that will reach 50 years
age over the next 20 years.

Recommendations
A Maintain an inventory of properties that will soon be 50 years old.
A Create a strategy for how to treat large corporate campuses as they
become 50 years old.

Legacy Park office building A Develop a strategy for how to treat architectural styles that may be
considered historic within the next 20 years, such as Mid-century Modern
and Ranch.

Information Accessibility Policy Statement
Ensure information regarding Plano’s heritage resources is easily accessible and
available.

Recommendations
A Continue to expand the use and content of a historic inventory database
and to integrate it with the city’s GIS.

A Update existing property files periodically to ensure the most current
information is recorded and available on the city’s website.
A Compile stories about Plano’s history and culture in a central location that
is easily accessible, such as city libraries.
A Consider creating an interactive component to an online database of
important sites, buildings and stories where community members can
share stories, important sites, and photographs.

Online story map identifying Plano’s individually designated local resources

Aerial views of Legacy Park

102 Preservation Plano 150 NOVEMBER 2018