Design Guidelines for Twin Falls Downtown Historic District and Twin Falls City Park Historic District, Prepared for the City of Twin Falls Historic Preservation Commission by McKibben + Cooper Architects

McKibben + Cooper Architects

From introduction: "Twin Falls’ historic districts were created to protect the special history and character of this richly storied Idaho city. The buildings, streets and parks in these districts were created as the center of commerce, culture and residential living when towns were easily and comfortably walkable and business done with a handshake. They represent the largest collection of historically significant and architecturally important commercial, ecclesiastical, and cultural buildings in the City. Design guidelines provide a unique opportunity to preserve and enhance the intact historic character of the downtown as a place to live, work, and gather, and to provide a stimulus for revitalization and economic development. To preserve and enhance these valuable community resources for future generations requires thoughtful planning and conscientious maintenance. Creating historic preservation guidelines, ordinances, review and approval processes help protect the special character of historic districts, creating a sense of history and place sustaining property values, and spurring economic development. These guidelines provide property owners and design professionals with clarification of the requirements of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation with suggestions for techniques to preserve and enhance the historic qualities of the Districts. These Guidelines provide a basis for the Historic Preservation Commission to make informed, consistent decisions about alterations and proposed new construction to buildings and sites. Before design begins, it is recommended that there be a consultation with City staff about the guidelines and the approval process, to prevent delays and minimize added costs to developers and builders. Property owners, developers, and builders are strongly encouraged to enlist the assistance of qualified design and planning professionals, including architects and preservation consultants, for the best possible outcome." Funding was provided in part by a 2015 Historic Preservation Fund grant to City of Twin Falls (project number ID-15-034) administered by the Idaho State Historic Preservation Office (grant number P15AF00041) and the State, Tribal, and Local Plans and Grants Division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. Twin Falls, Idaho is a Certified Local Government.

Design Guidelines for Twin Falls Downtown Historic District and Twin Falls City Park Historic District, Prepared for the City of Twin Falls Historic Preservation Commission by McKibben + Cooper Architects

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