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Goals
The following eight goals represent
the measurable, positive change that
we, as a preservation community,
want to achieve over the next 10
years. We have provided examples of
success stories after each goal that
demonstrate how partners across
Texas are already accomplishing
the plan. Visit our website at
www. preservationconnection .com
to learn more about these projects
and discover additional outcomes,
case studies, and local applications.
Goal 1: Survey and
Online Inventory
Texans undertake a comprehensive
survey of the state's diverse historic
and cultural resources resulting in a
publicly accessible online inventory.
The Austin Historical Web Survey
is a collaboration between the
University of Texas at Austin and the
City of Austin to develop an online
interactive tool for volunteer-d riven
historic resource surveys. It brings
together citizens' local knowledge
with the expertise of preservation
professionals to improve historic
survey information.
Goal 2: Emphasize
Cultural Landscapes
Preservation practices are enhanced
by emphasizing cultural landscapes.
The San Antonio Conservation
Society has spearheaded a survey
and educational campaign for historic
farms and ranches in Bexar County.
Members have documented more than
80 sites and are working with property
owners and preservation groups to
protect the historic rural character of
South Texas and the Hill Country.
Goal 3: Implement Policies
and Incentives
Cities, counties, and the state
implement preservation policiesand incentives to effectively manage
historic assets.
The City of El Paso adopted
a vacant buildings ordinance to
TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSIONproactively address neglect in
its built environment, much of
which is historic. The ordinance
encourages rehabilitation and
requires property owners to register
vacant buildings with the city and
keep them well maintained.
Goal 4: Leverage Economic
Development Tools
Communities leverage preservation-
based and traditional economic
development tools to revitalize
historic areas.
The Brewster County Historical
Commission, with local partnerships,
has used county hotel/motel tax
revenue to research, design, and
fabricate interpretive signage
promoting the story of the
county's heritage, culture, and
natural attractions.
Goal 5: Learn and Experience
History through Place
Texas residents and guests learn
and experience the state's diverse
history through formal education,
recreation, and everyday interactions
with historic places.
Brownsville-21, a Preserve
America-funded project of the
Brownsville Historical Association,
includes multi-media materials,
bilingual walking and driving tours,
information kiosks, and photomurals
for historic locations throughout
the city.
GGoal 6: Connect Preservation
to Related Fields
Preservation is connected and
integrated into related fields and
activities, building a broader, stronger,
and more diverse community.
Galveston Historical Foundation's
Green Revival uses a 19th-century
historic home as a model to
demonstrate the connection between
green and sustainable building
practices and historic preservation.
Goal 7: Cultivate Political
Commitment
Political commitment is cultivated
for historic preservation.
Tom Green County Historical
Commission has developed ongoing
positive relationships with its
elected officials through consistent
communication, engagement in local
projects, and connecting with their
personal interest in local history.
Goal 8: Build Capacity of the
Preservation Community
The existing preservation community
develops its capacity to function more
effectively and efficiently.
Preservation Texas hosts a
Preservation Summit every two years
as a forum to identify issues related
to the preservation of the historic
built environment, develop strategic
approaches and solutions to the
issues, and cultivate partnerships
across the state.
www.thc.state.tx.usConnect to the Plan Today!
Visit www.preservationconnection.com and help shape the future of
preservation in Texas. Here are some easy ways to be a partner on
this journey:
Cut out this summary for easy reference. Make copies for members
of your organization, family, friends, and colleagues.
Visit the plan online at www.preservationconnection.com and join
the preservation network.
Share your local success stories that connect to this online plan.
these case studies will help build the plan into a dynamic
information tool.
Use the vision and goals of this plan as a framework for your
own local preservation planning, and customize strategies for your
community or organization.
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