2018-2023 Pennsylvania's Statewide Historic Preservation Plan, Community Connections: Planning for Preservation in Pennsylvania

"Pennsylvania's successes and losses in the historic preservation movement rest on the shoulders of those who are stewards of its rich historic and archaeological heritage. Although the protection of these invaluable resources does not solely rely on the work of PA SHPO, the office takes a leadership role in championing the documentation, protection and reuse of historic properties within the commonwealth. What are PA SHPO's priorities, obligations and authorizations to exercise that role? How is it all accomplished? This Foundation Document briefly explains the types and significance of Pennsylvania's historic properties (including those below and above ground), describes the core mission of PA SHPO by identifying its purpose, and outlines the legal mandates, requirements and administrative agreements that provide the framework for consultation. These core components are static and do not typically change over time. Community Connections: Planning for Preservation in Pennsylvania is the them for Pennsylvania's Statewide Historic Preservation Plan, 2018-2023. This document lays out a five-year plan for action and collaboration to reframe the historic preservation conversation in Pennsylvania. This conversation began in 2016 as preservationists in Pennsylvania - and throughout the country - paused to consider the progress that has been made, and in some cases lost, in the years since 1966, when President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the National Historic Preservation Act into law. Although great strides have been made towards identifying, celebrating, and preserving historic places and archaeological sites in the last 50 years, there is still much more to do. 'Why are we still fighting the same battles?' This was one of the questions we heard most often as we spoke with Pennsylvanians throughout this planning process. A close second was, 'Why is the term 'historic preservation' still considered a bad word?' These questions capture the primary challenges that we address here in Pennsylvania's Statewide Historic Preservation Plan." Project funding was provided in part by a Historic Preservation Fund grant to the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office, Historical and Museum Commission, administered by the State, Tribal, Local Plans and Grants division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

2018-2023 Pennsylvania's Statewide Historic Preservation Plan, Community Connections: Planning for Preservation in Pennsylvania

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