Item 5: East Austin Historic Resource Survey Presentation — original pdf

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East Austin Historic Resource Survey Update Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Briefing Austin Planning | July 28, 2026 Why Survey? Why Survey?  Know what we have so we can better plan for the future  Provide useful information to property owners  Guide recommendations of City staff and the Historic Landmark Commission  Inform interpretive and wayfinding projects  Identify potential heritage tourism sites 2 Project Area Project Area  Expanded boundaries from 2016  Updated timeframe for building age (built by 1983)  Approx. 9,000 resources on 7,100 parcels Eastern boundary of 2016 survey 2016 East Austin Survey 5,300 parcels surveyed 6,660 resources documented (built by 1971) Lady Bird Lake 3 What Does a Historic Resource Survey Do? What Does a Historic Resource Survey Do?  Documents older buildings, structures, objects, and sites via: 11. Fieldwork 22. Archival research 33. Community input  Provides context for how areas developed  Recommends individual properties and areas for potential historic designation  Does not change zoning or property tax—informational document only 4 Fieldwork 1 Fieldwork For all buildings in survey area:  Photographs For buildings constructed by 1983:  Architectural character and physical integrity  Heritage tourism sites 5 Archival Research 2 Archival Research  Expanded historic context statement for East Austin with historical trends and events through 1983  Histories of potential historic districts  Occupancy histories of properties that retain integrity Images from Austin History Center, Austin Public Library 6 Community Input 3 Community Input  Community questionnaire:  Provide context not found in archives  Identify additional significant places  Oral histories 7 Recommendations Recommendations 1. Compile archival research findings 2. 3. Integrate community input Identify historical themes and trends 4. Evaluate eligibility for local and National Register historic designation 5. Assess potential historic district boundaries 8 What Happens After a Survey? What Happens After a Survey?  Outreach and workshops for owners of properties identified as eligible for historic designation  Heritage Preservation Grant outreach to eligible sites that serve tourists 2016 Survey Recommendations by the Numbers 298 potential historic landmarks 24 potential historic districts 337 properties eligible for individual National Register listing 9 Project Timeline Project Timeline INFORMATION COLLECTION  Field survey  Archival research  Community input PRELIMINARY RECOMMENDATIONS • Public feedback on draft report SURVEY RECOMMENDATIONS • Final report • Targeted follow up 2026 2027 2028 10 Project Timeline t n e m e g a g n E & h c a e r t u O y t i n u m m o C Project Timeline INFORMATION COLLECTION  Field survey  Archival research  Community input PRELIMINARY RECOMMENDATIONS • Public feedback on draft report SURVEY RECOMMENDATIONS • Final report • Targeted follow up 2026 2027 2028 Sept. 15 Public event November Mini-grants awarded Summer Commission briefings & memos Neighborhood meetings Tabling at community events February Public event April Final report (2 workshops TBD) Jan.-Feb. Draft report available for feedback (2 workshops TBD) Summer Outreach & designation workshops for eligible property owners 11 SpeakUpAustin.org/EastAustinSurvey SpeakUpAustin.org/EastAustinSurvey [PICA-24201], Austin History Center, Austin Public Library