Medieval History
So you?ve decided you want to establish a local historic district and have considered where its boundaries should be. Now comes perhaps the hardest part: getting your community to buy into the idea.
Shaping local sentiment and opinions is always a complex task, and planning a local historic district is no exception. While the preservation community understands and appreciates its benefits, not everybody might feel as enthusiastic about it.
What?s more, all the local stakeholders -- homeowners, government officials, merchants, and property owners -- will endorse, change, or reject proposals depending on how well they understand the issues involved. So it?s up to the district advocates to make a clear and compelling case about the advantages of a local historic district. Not only will it increase community awareness, but it can also help avoid controversy later by building consensus now.
Here are 10 points you can share with your community stakeholders about what establishing a local historic district will bring to your area.
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Medieval History
10 Benefits of Establishing a Local Historic District
Shaping local sentiment and opinions is always a complex task, and planning a local historic district is no exception. While the preservation community understands and appreciates its benefits, not everybody might feel as enthusiastic about it.
What?s more, all the local stakeholders -- homeowners, government officials, merchants, and property owners -- will endorse, change, or reject proposals depending on how well they understand the issues involved. So it?s up to the district advocates to make a clear and compelling case about the advantages of a local historic district. Not only will it increase community awareness, but it can also help avoid controversy later by building consensus now.
Here are 10 points you can share with your community stakeholders about what establishing a local historic district will bring to your area.
[10 on Tuesday] 10 Benefits of Establishing a Local Historic District from PreservationNation
Click here to read this article from the National Trust for Historic Preservation
- Renovation Of Medieval Church To Begin
The first phase of the emergency renovation of an historic 13th century church has begun after donors gave more than £250,000. Conservationists at St Mary?s Church, in Lydiard Park, have begun the vital high-level and emergency repair works necessary...
- Aia To Support Two Medieval Ireland Archaeological Projects
The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) will fund archaeological conservation and research efforts at two medieval sites in Ireland?Blackfriary at Trim and the Priory at Tulsk. Funds for the two sites were raised through a special pledge drive held...
- Conservation Works Planned For St. Albans Medieval Clock Tower
The Grade 1 listed building, built between 1403-1412, will be shrouded in scaffolding for approximately 10 weeks so that a survey of it's condition, along with the replacement of wooden slats and some pointing work, can be undertaken. Cllr Sheila...
- L?anse Aux Meadows Site Celebrates 50 Years Since Discovery
Last week the government of Canada marked the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the Viking remains at the L?Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland. The national historic and World Heritage site was discovered by Helge and Anne Stine Instad, and their guide,...
- Irish Walled Towns Initiative Receives ?850,000
The Irish government announced last month that the Walled Towns Initiative will receive ?850,000 in funding this year. The news came as part of an announcment by John Gormley, Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government of over ?11.5m...