Historic preservation

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Historic preservation documents include inventories, surveys, and preservation plans for historic areas, districts, sites, landscapes, and buildings. Titles vary widely, and may include cultural resources inventories and archeological investigations.

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Portland : Centennial Mills framework plan (2008)
(Portland Development Commission, 2008-12-13) Portland (Or.); Portland (Or.). Bureau of Planning; Portland Development Commission; SERA Architects; Mayer/Reed; KPFF Consulting Engineers
The purpose of this plan is to clarify the public’s interests and aspirations for the Centennial Mills site. This plan does not posit particular redevelopment schemes for the property. Rather, it outlines the various opportunities the site contains, as well as describes some of the challenges that will need to be overcome as it is redeveloped. It also sets five Redevelopment Principles that development teams will need to adhere to, as well as objectives that they will need to meet, in remaking the site. Throughout this document are collections of images and descriptive text that illustrate some of the more exciting and innovative ways in which the public's aspirations might be met. [From the Plan]
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Portland : Centennial Mills framework plan : Existing conditions (2006)
(Portland Development Commission, 2006-04) Portland (Or.); Portland Development Commission; Portland (Or.). Bureau of Planning; Portland (Or.). Bureau of Environmental Services; Portland Parks and Recreation; Portland (Or.). Bureau of Transportation; KPFF Consulting Engineers; Portland (Or.). Bureau of Development Services; SERA Architects
The Portland Development Commission (PDC) and the Bureau of Planning are working with stakeholders to create a framework plan for the Centennial Mills site, which will summarize public’s goals for the site. The framework plan will serve as the foundation for a potential future request for design and development proposals for the site.... This report is a compilation of assessments of Centennial Mills prepared as part of developing the Centennial Mills Framework Plan. [From the document]
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La Grande : Standards and guidelines manual for historic rehabilitation and preservation (2009)
(La Grande (Or.), 2009-06-23) La Grande (Or.)
The Standards and Guidelines Manual for Historic Rehabilitation and Preservation for La Grande, Oregon will provide rehabilitation parameters to owners of buildings in the National Register Commercial Historic District as well as establishing criteria for new construction within the District. Property owners can also use these standards to assist in developing viable applications to the City Landmarks Commission for major alterations and new construction within the District. [From the document]
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Ashland : Preservation plan (2008)
(City of Ashland (Or.), 2008) Ashland (Or.); Fitzgerald, Kimberli
Based upon the preferences of the Historic Commission as well as input from staff and the community, a ten year implementation plan has been developed. The timeline for implementation of each individual project has been determined by the priority it was given by the Historic Commission as well as the ability of staff to complete the projects. [From the Plan]
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Ashland : Preservation plan 2009-2018 (2008)
(City of Ashland (Or.), 2008) Ashland (Or.); Fitzgerald, Kimberli
Based upon input from... surveys and questionnaires, needs were identified in five different program areas. Recommendations for code changes and alternative projects to address these needs were presented to the Historic Commission for their input. After careful consideration and discussion, the Historic Commission identified their priorities for projects to accomplish in the next ten years within each program area, and an implementation plan was prepared. [From the Plan]
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Jacksonville : Historic and cultural resource inventory (1993)
(City of Jacksonville (Or.), 1993-08) Kramer, George; Jacksonville (Or.)
This 1992-93 report has the parallel goals of 1) expanding the study area beyond the Landmark District proper, and 2) to document for the first time the non-built resources that create the setting for Jacksonville and contribute to the community's historic character. [From the document]
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Portland : Civic planning, development, & public works, 1851-1965
(City of Portland (Or.), 2009-03) Portland (Or.). Bureau of Planning and Sustainability; Portland (Or.)
This document provides a framework for understanding the history of urban planning and public works in the City of Portland between 1851 and 1965 and for evaluating the significance of City-owned historic resources. The historic context spans a time period of more than a century beginning in 1851, the year Portland was incorporated. [From the document]
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Portland : Historic special assessment
(City of Portland (Or.), 2006-07) Portland (Or.). Bureau of Planning; Portland (Or.)
The Oregon Legislature recently amended the Historic Special Assessment Program to allow owners of historic residential property to apply for a second 15-year period of special assessment if the local jurisdiction adopts an ordinance authorizing such applications. Commercial properties are already allowed to apply for a second period, with no local authorization required. This document outlines key policy considerations, benefits and impacts involved in considering such an action by the City of Portland. The appendix provides additional information and data on the Special Assessment program. [From the document]
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Portland : Historic context, Hawthorne Boulevard from SE 20th to SE 55th Avenues
(City of Portland (Or.), 2003-02) Portland (Or.). Bureau of Planning; Portland (Or.)
This document, Historic Context, Hawthorne Boulevard from SE 20th to SE 55th Avenues, supports materials prepared to evaluate historic resources in an area that may be affected by the Hawthorne transportation project. The Bureau of Planning (BOP) prepared the document under an interagency agreement with the Portland Office of Transportation (PDOT), which has undertaken the project in the Hawthorne Boulevard area of southeast Portland. This Historic Context is one of the documentation materials submitted to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) in fulfillment of federal Section 106 requirements for the PDOT project. [From the document]
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Portland : Centennial Mill historic preservation assessment
(2006-03-23) Portland (Or.). Bureau of Planning; Portland (Or.)
This document summarizes and evaluates the historical and architectural characteristics and significance of the Centennial Mill property, currently owned by the Portland Development Commission. It is intended to inform the Centennial Mill Framework Plan by providing a basis for understanding the site and its individual structures from a historic preservation perspective. [From the document]
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Portland : Summary of Portland historic preservation zoning incentives
(City of Portland (Or.), 2006-09) Portland (Or.). Bureau of Planning; Portland (Or.)
Portland's Zoning Code includes special provisions that encourage new historic listings and increase the potential for historic structures to be renovated and rehabilitated by increasing land use flexibility and redevelopment options. The incentives are not applicable in every situation and some apply only to certain types of resources. Many require a land use review and a covenant with the City. The summaries below include references to specific Zoning Code sections which include more detail. [From the document]
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Portland : Summary of Portland historic resources zoning regulations
(City of Portland (Or.), 2005-09-23) Portland (Or.). Bureau of Planning; Portland (Or.)
This document summarizes important historic resources-related provisions of Portland's Zoning Code (Title 33: Planning and Zoning). Relevant sections are scattered throughout the Code, but are found primarily in Chapter 445--Historic Resource Protection Overlay Zone and Chapter 846--Historic Reviews. Also included is a brief discussion of certain Building Code (Title 24: Building Regulations) provisions especially relevant to historic resources. [From the document]
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Portland : Financial incentives for historic preservation
(City of Portland (Or.), 2007-01) Portland (Or.); Portland Historical Landmarks Commission (Portland, Or.); Portland (Or.). Bureau of Planning
This document summarizes a number of financial programs -- primarily grants, loans and tax benefits -- that support historic preservation, renovation and rehabilitation projects and programs in Portland. These programs are offered by various governmental agencies and nonprofit organizations at the national, state and local levels and cover a variety of activities, such as preservation planning, surveys and documentation, public education and "bricks and mortar" restoration and rehabilitation work. Some are only available to non-profit organizations and governmental agencies, while others may be taken advantage of by private citizens, property owners and for-profit businesses. [From the document]
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Portland : How do we know it is us without our past?
(City of Portland (Or.), 1974) Portland Historical Landmarks Commission (Portland, Or.); Portland (Or.)
These are some of the notions, plans and methods which indicate that the preservation movement is off dead-center and moving in a positive direction. [From the document]
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Portland : East Portland historical overview and historic preservation study
(City of Portland (Or.), 2007-12-20) Portland (Or.); Portland (Or.). Bureau of Planning
The purpose of this document is to provide an overview of the history of East Portland and a preliminary analysis of issues and trends that can inform historic preservation efforts in the area. The intent is to outline the historical contexts in which the area grew and evolved and to provide guidance for future documentation, inventory and other preservation planning and protection activities, as well as comprehensive land use planning. [From the document]
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Portland: Recommended Albina community plan goal 5 economic, social, environmental, and energy analysis for historic design zones/neighborhood conservation districts
(City of Portland (Or.), 1993-02) Portland (Or.); Portland (Or.). Bureau of Planning; Albina Community Plan
To fulfill Statewide Goal 5 requirements, this report contains an Economic, Social, Environmental and Energy (ESEE) Analysis of historic resource protection for the recommended seven Historic Design Zone/Neighborhood Conservation Districts. The report begins with an explanation of the Goal 5 requirements. Then follows a description of the general consequences of historic protection. A description of features of the Albina Community Plan which will balance the impacts of historic protection is included. This report concludes with an ESEE analysis for each recommended historic review district. [From the Document]
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Portland : History of the Albina plan area
(City of Portland (Or.), 1990) Portland (Or.); Portland (Or.). Bureau of Planning; Portland State University. Dept. of Urban Studies and Planning. Comprehensive Planning Workshop
The Comprehensive Planning Worshop is the capstone of the Portland State University's Master of Urban Planning program. The worshop projects are planning studies that have a practical use long after the school term is over... Originally, the worshop [on historic preservation issues, 1990] intended to research Albina's history as a background piece to our main research efforts.... we produced two documents, this history as a separate document, designed to stand alone, and a companion document which presents our findings and recommendations. [From the Document]
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Portland : The History of Portland's African American Community (1805 to the Present)
(City of Portland (Or.), 1993-02) Portland (Or.); Portland (Or.). Bureau of Planning
This project was conceived from the Albina Community Plan, a revitalization plan for inner north and northeast Portland.... Past redevelopment efforts have taught community planners that preserving social and cultural resources is a key component at any successful revitalization plan. [From the Document]
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Tualatin : Historic resource technical study and inventory 1992/1993
(City of Tualatin (Or.), 1993) Tualatin (Or.)
The intent of this study is to compile the first historical context and historic resource inventory for the City of Tualatin on a citywide basis, determine which resources have historical significance, and recommend appropriate plan policies for the preservation of the significant resources. [From the Plan]
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Portland : Historic districts in the Albina Community
(Portland (Or.), 1992-02) Portland (Or.); Portland (Or.). Bureau of Planning
This document has been written to help residents and others interested in local historic districts understand the process and implications of creating a local historic district. [From the Document]