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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION | APRIL 9, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Plan Vision Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Joe’s Bakery, anonymous, Amy Moreland/ Austin’s Atlas Community-Based Process 26 working group members 1,100 working group hours 300+ people involved Icons from the Noun Project: Community by Gan Khoon Lay, focus group by mikicon, committee by Adrien Coquet Community-Based Process “Being part of the working group was a great experience mainly because the members had diverse backgrounds, but the same goal. It was a rare learning experience.” Michelle Benavides Ursula A. Carter Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Justin Bragiel 2 Mary Jo Galindo* Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges 1 Jerry Garcia 1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Julia Brookins* Ben Goudy 2 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Erin Waelder 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Equity-Based Preservation Plan REVIEWING THE DRAFT Neal Douglass, Oct. 1949, ND-49-346-02, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library. Draft Plan Goals 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Engage communities equitably 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Parade and mural unveiling (The Austin Chronicle), San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Think broadly. • Recognize Austin’s rich and complex history through active listening, inclusive research, and interpretation • Better recognize and protect legacy businesses, murals, and archaeological resources • Use preservation tools to support community stabilization and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Help people access knowledge, resources, and decision-making power • Streamline and explain historic review and designation processes • Support craftspeople, commissioners, and staff • Engage new partners and audiences San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation, Bertha Rendon Delgado, Austin Asian American Film Festival How We Preserve Be strategic and effective. • Update designation criteria to reflect modern standards • Support the stewards of Austin’s historic properties • Be strategic with review • Improve enforcement processes • Implement the plan collaboratively Especially Relevant Recommendations • Recognize and honor Austin’s full history by listening to community members and sharing stories out through interpretation. (Recommendations 1, 2, 3, 5, 6) • Document places that have been lost. (7) • Consider how various district designations could support Austin’s cultural heritage. (11) • Support people staying in place through accessory dwelling units (ADUs), resources for heirs’ property owners and low-income seniors, and legacy inheritance support. (18, 21, 22) • Develop educational programming for youth and adults. (37-39) • Engage more people through resources, partnerships, and increased awareness. (33, 47-50) • For historic designation: Expand criteria, reconsider the number of criteria that a property must meet, reframe integrity requirements, and reduce costs. (60-62, 64) • Support historic property owners through expanded financial incentives, lower fees, and more information. (77, 79, 81, 82, 84-87) Community Engagement Joe Lung and sons, not dated, Lung House National Register nomination Community Engagement Four-month engagement window from Feb. through May 2024 • Monthly events will focus on priority stakeholder groups Feb. 13 Community Kickoff March 28 Nuts & Bolts Open House for property owners & historic professionals April 20 Block party @the Homes Tour May Community Open House • Presentations at existing meetings (short & deep dives) City boards and commissions Community groups Stakeholder organizations Educational institutions • Pop-up outreach at community events Community Engagement Outreach deepened by community-led engagement • 10 community ambassadors • 5 mini-grant Partner Organizations Community Engagement Multiple ways to give input and feedback • Review the draft plan • Take the community survey • Come to events Next Steps • Community engagement February-May • Draft plan revised Summer 2024 • Board & commission recommendations Fall 2024 • Council review December 2024 Questions? PublicInput.com/ATXpresplan