Links:
The
following are links to other organizations that provide useful
information about historic preservation, urban design and planning.
The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation Ten
basic principles created to help preserve the distinctive character of
a historic building and its site, while allowing for reasonable change
to meet new needs.
The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties are intended to promote responsible preservation practices that help protect our Nation's irreplaceable cultural resources.
Federal Rehabilitation Preservation Tax Incentives Tax incentives are available for buildings that are listed in the National Register, in some form.
The National Register of Historic Places The
Nation's official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation.
The National Register is administered by the National Park Service,
which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Technical Preservation Briefs
An easy-to-read guide on preserving, rehabilitating and restoring
historic buildings and building features from the National Park Service.
The National Alliance of Preservation Commissions The
NAPC is organized to facilitate local preservation commissions in
exchanging information and education, working to protect historic
districts and landmarks through local legislation throughout the United
States.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation The
National Trust is a private nonprofit organization with more than a
quarter million members. The National Trust is the leader of the
vigorous preservation movement that is saving the best of our past for
the future.
Certified Local Government Program
The CLG program provides valuable technical assistance and small
matching grants to hundreds of communities whose local governments are
endeavoring to keep for future generations what is significant from
their community's past.
The National Main Street Center
Since 1980, the National Main Street Center has been working with
communities across the nation to revitalize their historic or
traditional commercial areas.
The American Planning Association The
APA is a nonprofit public interest and research organization committed
to urban, suburban, regional, and rural planning. APA and its
professional institute, the American Institute of Certified Planners,
advance the art and science of planning to meet the needs of people and
society.
American Easement Foundation Receives
and monitors easements for the preservation and conservation of
properties with cultural, environmental and historic significance
throughout the United States.
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