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It was great to participate in a workshop for Historic Buildings and the Maryland Building Energy Performance Standard (https://lnkd.in/gM8SGg6R). The conversation highlighted a common thing we confront: preservation policy is weird. Maryland exempts historic buildings from the BEPS requirements (not actually good for preservation, but that is another post). But the legislators didn't want to cast that exemption too broadly, so they only exempted historic buildings that have been designated individually, and not those that are merely part of a historic district. This creates two issues, one specific to Maryland, one more broad. First the broad. Usually, preservation protections and benefits attach whether a building is individually designated or designated as a contributing building in a historic district. In the preservation world, a contributing member of a historic district is generally no less a "historic building" than an individually listed building. But under BEPS, the district building won't enjoy the same exemptions as an individually listed building. This is going to be very confusing for building owners. The second is specific to Maryland. The BEPS exempts buildings designated at the national, state or local level. But in Maryland, the state register is a little peculiar. State legislation automatically puts any building that is "officially" eligible for the national register on the state register. So, buildings that aren't actually designated get .. well, designated. As a result, the MD BEPS does not exempt some buildings that most people would consider "officially" historic while it does exempt other buildings that most people would not consider "officially" historic. Because preservation policy is weird.

Saving our history It is only by knowing our past that we can understand who we are — — and who we can become. “Starting this fall, Detroit will begin a two-year effort to craft its first citywide historic preservation plan.” 😎👍💪🙏 “…a unique undertaking that could be a model for other cities and potentially provide more tools for restoring significant structures, developers and leaders say.” Check out this article from The Detroit News: Detroit poised to develop Michigan's first citywide historic preservation plan https://lnkd.in/gnxBr5qf

We love seeing communities preserve historic properties while also modernizing assets! This article highlights some preservation work in Danville. What is your favorite preservation work in Region 3? #GoVARegion3 #EconomicDevelopment https://lnkd.in/e7FQY9py

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Builders may have some big misconceptions when it comes to maintaining historical structures; this guidebook from Bonnie McDonald, CEO of Landmarks Illinois, aims to change that 👉 https://lnkd.in/em8kqBg8 #sustainability #preservation #historicpreservation #adaptivereuse

Preservation of “abandoned” historic buildings often requires creative thinking. In the case of Lynnewood Hall, one of the first objectives was to install security cameras. It started with one camera in a very prominent location, which required understanding the interests of those breaking in, and the floor plan of the building. We could’ve easily came in and put cameras in every room, but it wasn’t necessary at the very beginning. Next was exterior uplighting, bringing some life to an otherwise empty and dark building. It may seem somewhat backwards to do exterior beautification before doing any necessary upgrades such as roofing, but in the case of Lynnewood it was necessary to stop further vandalism and trespassing. In Lynnewood’s case, that meant repairing windows to removed that boarded up look and grounds clean up. Every property is different, but these steps are crucial in the preservation of what “still exists” - which is often the most important part of a restoration on an abandoned building.

By definition, our business pays attention to these discussions and debates. What have we learned over the last 23 years? Assuming the proposed #newconstruction is compliant to the current #zoning regs - the buyer usually wins. #realestate #teardowns

If you work in property, then you'll appreciate how controversial window replacement schemes can be, especially when the property is a) Grade II listed b) in a conservation area and c) prominently situated in an iconic seaside town. Savouring this moment and filing it away for later as an instant pick-me-up! 😄 #planningwins #workwins #planningapplication #listedbuildingconsent #listedbuilding #windows

If you bought or are thinking about buying an older, historic home, you may want to learn more about preservation and restoration. Discover how you can help your home stand the test of time from our blog. https://bit.ly/4cHwcAF

The charm and beauty of the older part of town may inspire you to protect and preserve buildings there. Our guide explains the benefits and drawbacks of the different types of historic districts and explains how to establish one.