Historic preservation advocates in northern Arizona are urged to mark their calendars for Tuesday, June 27 at 6 p.m. Downtown library, 300 W. Aspen Avenue. At that time,
Karl Eberhard, Architect, Urban Designer, and City of Flagstaff Historic Preservation Officer will give a presentation to
Friends of Flagstaff's Future members on the proposed Flagstaff Heritage Preservation Program. The presentation will include general discussion about what are heritage resources, why we should be protecting them (including economic benefits), the issues with our current program (including current status of resources), and an outline of possible solutions.
Some of the big changes suggested:
- Including things other than buildings in the definition of heritage resources, such as sites, objects, and structures like the trains, signs, and most importantly archeological resources.
- The introduction of "floating" overlay zones as tools for protection of archeological and other resources.
- Changing the mechanics of designation to attract public participation and to allow the Council to act and act quickly when needed - to untie their hands.
- Changing how the data is kept and used at City Hall.
- Changing the development process (in this regard) from voluntary on a small scale to mandatory for all resources -- just like for flood plains, trees, and slopes now.
- Integration of the program into the Land Development Code.
For more information, contact
Becky Daggett, Executive Director, Friends of Flagstaff's Future, 928-556-8663, P.O. Box 23462, Flagstaff, AZ 86002.
