Goals
Education & Awareness
o Farmers Market booth
o School presentations
o Realtor presentations
o NextDoor.com informational posts
Inventory of significant places
o Identify, document, and map structures, landscapes
sites with historical or cultural importance
Preservation-Minded Planning Assistance
Guidance for:
o 49740 Area
o City of Harbor Springs
o Cross Village Township
o Friendship Township
o Readmond Township
o West Traverse Township
o Emmet County
Action
o Work with Harbor Springs City Counsel to implement A Historic Preservation Committee.
o Work with property owners to save, move or salvage their buildings before they are lost
Plaque Program
o A recognition program to help owners showcase the significance of their building or property
o Support for planning decisions that respect community character and heritage
Alternatives to Demolition & Landfill:
Moving the Structure
Many buildings slated for demolition are structurally sound and can be moved by a qualified structural moving company
With the cost of new building materials at historic highs, the overall cost of moving a building is now often comparable to building new—making relocation a financially viable and environmentally responsible option.
Deconstruct/Reconstruct/Re-sell
If moving a structure is not an option, deconstruction is the next alternative.
Deconstruction—the careful dismantling of a building to salvage reusable materials—is an emerging trend in the building industry. In fact, several U.S. counties now require deconstruction instead of traditional demolition because it reduces waste/landfill, preserves historic materials, and supports more sustainable building practices.
Would you allow a photo of your home included in the Preservation49740 Inventory of Significant Places?
Does your home’s or building’s history increase its value?*
o Yes, a home's or building’s history can indeed increase its value. Historic districts and properties with a rich history often see significant appreciation in value.
o The historical significance and charm these properties offer can attract buyers and investors.
o Improvements and upgrades made to these homes and buildings can further enhance their value.
o What’s your home or business building story?
o Example of Historic Architecture?
o Someone important lived or worked there?
o Family legacy, fond memories?
*Forbes
