Columbia Community Preservation Plan 2014

Historical Foundations, Inc.

From executive summary: "Community Preservation Plans can vary greatly from one community to another, depending on the needs and goals of the communities in question. Above all, the Columbia Heritage & Preservation Commission wants to preserve its rich heritage evident in historic buildings, other structures, and significant archaeological resources. The protection and enhancement of Columbia's heritage is vital to preserving and promoting the community's identity. By preserving and maintaining historic properties, Columbia can improve the local economy, enhance community pride, inspire appreciation of its unique architectural history, and improve the quality of life of its citizens. Columbia's past and current preservation efforts, which are outlined in this Plan, are noteworthy and rare for a community of its size. These efforts provide a great springboard for future preservation projects and practices. Included in this Plan are recommendations for future preservation projects that will aid the Columbia Heritage & Preservation Commission in educating, promoting, and aiding the preservation of the city's historic resources. Educational programs, training workshops, detailed documentation of Columbia's historic properties for local landmark and/or National Register of Historic Places status, and opening the Miller-Fiege Home as an historic house museum are some of the recommendations that will promote preservation in the community and educate the general public as to the importance in preserving local history for future generations. In developing a Community Preservation Plan, Columbia will have a proactive role in protecting its historic resources. This Plan will focus community efforts in utilizing Columbia's rich history to promote preservation, enhance economic development, and aid revitalization efforts. With adherence to the Plan, these preservation efforts can become pivotal in protecting the community's rich architectural history for future generations as well as provide an opportunity for revitalization." Funding for this project was provided in part through a 2013 Historic Preservation Fund grant to the City of Columbia (project number IL-13-0211) administered by the Illinois State Historic Preservation Office (grant number P13AF00145) and the State, Tribal, and Local Plans and Grants Division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. Columbia, Illinois is a Certified Local Government.

Columbia Community Preservation Plan 2014

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