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Existing Partnerships Policy Statement
Strengthen existing partnerships that support preservation goals and objectives.

Recommendations

A Provide a forum to clarify the roles of groups and organizations that
promote historic preservation.
A Work with existing neighborhood associations to promote good
stewardship of historic properties and to provide educational materials
about design review and Certificates of Appropriateness.
A Partner with regional preservation organizations to coordinate
preservation efforts throughout the region and to promote cultural
stories and events that connect Plano to other communities. “Path to Health” - a walking tour brochure
sponsored by a healthcare company to promote
A Work with the city’s Convention and Visitor’s Bureau to increase heritage healthy living while learning about historic
tourism and promotional efforts for the museums and districts. resources

New Partnerships Policy Statement
Foster new partnerships to share resources and reach new audiences.

Recommendations

A Create a central preservation advocacy group that coordinates
preservation efforts in Plano.
A Encourage the creation of neighborhood associations in Plano’s older
neighborhoods where they do not exist.
A Pursue public-private partnerships with large corporations to develop
new heritage preservation programming.

A Partner with local healthcare organizations to promote “healthy heritage
walks” and other new programming that focuses on health and exercise,
while educating community members about Plano’s history and historic
resources.
A Partner with the Chamber of Commerce to explain the benefits of
locating a small business in a historic building.

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