Historic Preservation Plan, City of Topeka

Heritage Strategies, LLC

From executive summary: "The Historic Preservation Plan for the City of Topeka examines historic preservation within the city and the role that historic assets play in the city’s economy and quality of life. The plan is an element of Topeka’s comprehensive plan and builds upon the goals and strategies of other comprehensive plan elements that have been developed and refined in recent years. The Historic Preservation Plan was prepared following a review of the existing condition of the city’s historic assets, a review of community programs and initiatives, and consultation with a wide variety of stakeholders representing differing perspectives and interests. Topeka is a historic city. It was prominent in the founding of Kansas and has developed over the past one hundred and fifty‐eight years as a center of the state’s political, social, and economic life. Today it remains a vital and unique place. Topeka’s historic buildings, neighborhoods, and landscapes are essential features of the city’s character. They help make the city an outstanding place to live and work. They contribute to the city’s economy and their preservation and appropriate treatment is in the best interest of Topeka’s residents. The following vision statement has been created for the preservation plan: Topeka is the Capital City of Kansas. We are proud of our state and work hard to showcase its heritage. Our neighborhoods and commercial centers exemplify what is best about Kansas towns–livable communities steeped in character and tied to the land. We value our shared history and welcome our statewide neighbors and visitors from across the nation to enjoy our quality of life. This preservation plan identifies the many ways in which Topeka’s historic assets contribute to the city’s well being. It is a comprehensive document that outlines how historic preservation interests are embedded in city and community initiatives and how the city, stakeholders, and residents can use historic preservation principals and resources in support of their broader objectives." Project funding was provided in part by a 2012 Historic Preservation Fund grant to the City of Topeka (project number KS-12-009) administered by the Kansas State Historic Preservation Office (grant number 20-12-41924) and the State, Tribal, and Local Plans and Grants Division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. Topeka, Kansas is a Certified Local Government.

Historic Preservation Plan, City of Topeka

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