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Implementation strategy
Create an adequately staffed and funded regional historic preservation organization (the Preservation Alliance) to facilitate the preservation and reuse of historic structures and encourage heritage-sensitive development.
Why should we commit to that strategy?
The nine county area currently possesses historic assets that are not being utilized to their fullest potential. The demolition and neglect of these assets represents a missed opportunity for the entire area and since they are irreplaceable, immediate action is needed in order to preserve them. The economic benefits of historic preservation have been documented throughout the country and those principals should be used to guide efforts here.
What action steps do we need to take to implement the strategy?
- · Develop a Task Force to establish the Nine County Preservation Alliance. Initially the initiative would be a program managed by Knox Heritage, Inc.
- · Develop an agreement to manage the program for a specified period of time (i.e. maximum of 5 years) will need to be reached with the Knox Heritage Board of Directors.
- · Set up an Advisory Council made up of representatives from all nine counties.
Who can lead the implementation effort?
- · Nine County Preservation Alliance Advisory Council
- · Knox Heritage
What will it cost to implement the action steps and the strategy?
- · $450,000 for three years of operation
What should Nine Counties. One Vision. do next?
- · Form the Task Force that will identify members for the Nine County Preservation Alliance Advisory Council.
- · Assist with outreach to local government officials.
- · Highlight the Nine County Preservation Alliance initiative when the Nine Counties One Vision plan is unveiled to the public.
- · Assist the Task Force and Advisory Council in identifying sources of funding.