Planning for Preservation

Andrea S. Pompei Lacy

May 20, 2017

Acknowledgements

• Historic Paris-Bourbon County

• Kentucky Heritage Council

• City of Paris

• Bourbon County Fiscal Court

• City of Millersburg

• City of North Middletown

Why should we preserve?

How do we preserve?

Photo Credit: Hopewell Museum, Everman, H.E., Bourbon County since 1865

Bourbon County Court Day

1899

Photo Credit: City of Paris Scrapbook, Hopewell Museum

Why Preserve?

Economically, it’s PROVEN to make sense!

Why Preserve?

1. Dollar for Dollar, historic preservation is one of the highest job-generating economic development options available

2. Job creation spurred by preservation begins and construction and the trades.

3. Job creation extends beyond construction.

4. Historic preservation creates more jobs that the same amount by new construction.

5. Historic preservation has a multiplier effect.

6. Provides greater benefit to local suppliers.

7. Rehab is often a counter-cyclical activity that helps stabilize the economy.

“Economic Benefits of Preservation: Annotated Bibliography”. National Trust For Historic Preservation (2007)

Why Preserve?

For the purpose of…

Cultural Enhancement

Because it makes us feel good!

How do we plan for preservation?

PARTNERSHIPS

COLLABORATION

EDUCATION

How do we plan for preservation?

INVENTORY: Update Inventory of historically significant structures.

MAP: Map historic register districts, structures, and locally designated historic districts.

ORDINANCE: Update historic section of zoning ordinance(s) to expand historic districts and design standards.

How do we plan for preservation?

FACILITATION: Reconvene the Board of Architectural Review to participate as advisory group.

APPLICATION: Pursue Certified Local Government status with support of the Kentucky Heritage Council.

Historic Districts on the National Register

Courthouse Square

Only recognized historic district in local ordinance.

Historic Districts on the National Register

Stoner Creek Rural Historic District

Ordinance and Design Standards

Crafting Design Standards

Proposed for 17-18 Fiscal Year

University of Cincinnati Studio Project

“Bourbon County’s Most Endangered List”

www.bourboncountyplanning.com