Preservation Planning Services
Preservation Planning Services –
The members of the Preservation Division staff are the Rochester area’s experts in all aspects of preservation planning. We have specific expertise in:
- Providing advice on preservation planning procedures
- Educating citizens about the importance of the historic resources (buildings, landscapes and structures) in their communities
- Identifying appropriate sources of funding for preservation projects
- Assisting with the development of preservation tools such as ordinances, landmark designations, and design guidelines
- Assisting with research and documentation of historic properties, and with preparation of local, state, and federal landmark and district nominations
- Developing effective strategies for preservation advocacy
- Training and assisting preservation boards and commissions
- Offering educational opportunities, including our Annual Preservation Conference and Preservation Board Training Workshop as well as other workshops and lectures
- Providing advice on the process of selecting a contractor or other professional to work on an older building
- Promoting homeownership in the City of Rochester through our award-winning program, Rochester City Living (RCL). RochesterCityLiving.com provides information about city neighborhoods and houses for sale. The RCL program also offers the course “Marketing Historic Houses Successfully” twice a year as continuing education for Realtors as well as the weekly HomeWork Column in City Newspaper.
- Providing news about preservation issues, practical advice on building maintenance, and updates on preservation trends and topics through our website, blog, newsletter, and other publications
- Coordinating the annual Preservation Awards program, which recognizes noteworthy achievements in preservation
- Linking our local communities to sources of preservation information and resources at the state and federal level
- Evaluating development proposals for their impact on historic resources
