4.A.4 - Update on Preservation Plan Working Group — original pdf

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UPDATE: EQUITY-BASED HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN Historic Landmark Commission – January 24, 2022 Photo: Joe’s Bakery, joesbakery.com bit.ly/ATXpresplan PROCESS GOAL Replace Austin’s 1981 preservation plan with an inclusive, equity-focused, and community- oriented process and outcome 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. VISION Community heritage survey Nearly 170 responses VISION Community heritage survey Nearly 170 responses WORKING GROUP SCHEDULE Essential background and process April Processes and fees July ‘21 Introduction and goals May Outreach, education, engagement Aug Equity workshop Sept Decision-making Topics Oct Community heritage survey Vision for the plan / Heritage in Austin Nov Tangible heritage Dec Intangible heritage Feb ‘22 Incentives March Enforcement and protection Review and next steps June July Review recommendations Final review, next steps Focus group meetings: 1) Collect input for working group discussion 2) Get feedback on draft recommendations MEETING 4: HERITAGE IN AUSTIN MEETING 5: TANGIBLE HERITAGE MEETING 6: INTANGIBLE HERITAGE PROCESS Background presentation Discussion + direction Recommendations Drafting Committee Equity framework Working Group reviews draft recommendations + feedback Icons from the Noun Project: group by mikicon, hammer by David Khai Feedback on draft recommendations - Preservation Plan Comm. - Technical Advisory Group - Department leadership - Focus groups PROCESS Background presentation Discussion + direction Recommendations Drafting Committee Equity framework Working Group reviews draft recommendations + feedback Icons from the Noun Project: group by mikicon, hammer by David Khai Feedback on draft recommendations - Preservation Plan Comm. - Technical Advisory Group - Department leadership - Focus groups WORKING GROUP SCHEDULE Essential background and process April Processes and fees July ‘21 Introduction and goals May Outreach, education, engagement Review and next steps June July Review recommendations Final review, next steps Aug Equity workshop Sept Decision-making Topics Oct Vision for the plan / Heritage in Austin Nov Tangible heritage Dec Intangible heritage Feb ‘22 Incentives March Enforcement and protection MID-POINT CHECK-IN • 6 working group meetings • 4 focus group meetings • 900+ staff hours • 430+ hours from working group members • 30+ hours from focus group members MID-POINT CHECK-IN From mid-point working group survey: MID-POINT CHECK-IN What change(s) would you like to see to make the planning process more effective? • More focused discussions • Discussion of idealism vs. pragmatism in recommendations • Clarity on what the final product will look like: outline, form • Clarity on how the plan will turn into action • More publicity about the planning process • Administrative changes (emails, calendar invitations, timing of materials) MID-POINT CHECK-IN What do you think would help the working group draft a preservation plan centered on equity? • Get feedback on draft from neighborhoods and communities • Public engagement/education around preservation and equity • Honest discussions about/acknowledgment of the past • Recognize challenges around state laws • Understand roadblocks to accessing preservation resources • More tangible incentives for preservation • Make sure preservation isn’t pricing people out NEXT STEPS • Working group meetings • Collaborate with other City departments to ensure draft recommendations align • Draft plan framework for working group review • Scope out community engagement phase (fall 2022-spring 2023); secure budget bit.ly/ATXpresplan