Strategic Plan To-Do List: Historic Buildings
Decatur Metro | February 4, 2011 | 5:35 pmOn to Decatur’s Strategic Plan goal #4! Almost forgot to post today!
Goal 4: Protect and encourage the creative reuse of historic buildings, structures, and places
The preservation of Decatur’s historic buildings, structures, and places is essential to retaining its identity as the community grows and changes.
Significant progress has been made in the past decade in understanding how fortunate Decatur is with regard to such resources, but more remains to be done to encourage the preservation and appropriate reuse of historic structures.
Task 4A: Educate and encourage commercial property owners about historic preservation tax credits.
Task 4B: Educate about the Georgia Cities Foundation loan program and encourage its use.
Task 4C: Place all eligible buildings and districts on the National Register of Historic Places.
Task 4D: Increase public awareness of historic buildings and places.
Task 4E: Develop regulations regarding demolition of historic commercial structures that are outside the scope of local historic districts.