PreserveMaryland II: The Statewide Preservation Plan (2019-2023)
Ziehl N, Kurtze P, Bater R, Raines A, Chadwick-Moore J. 2019. PreserveMaryland II: The Statewide Preservation Plan (2019-2023). Maryland Historical Trust, Department of Planning
From the Introduction: "The Maryland Historical Trust (MHT), a division of the Maryland Department of Planning (MDP) is the state agency dedicated to preserving and interpreting the legacy of Maryland's past. Governed by a 15-member Board of Trustees, MHT is headquartered in Crownsville and also includes Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (JPPM) in Calvert County. JPPM, the State Museum of Archaeology, houses the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory (MAC Lab). As Maryland's State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), MHT is mandated to produce a state historic preservation plan, pursuant to Section 101(b)(3)(c) of the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended. Regulations require a plan 'that provides guidance for effective decision making about historic property preservation throughout the state.' In this way, the plan serves the the broader preservation community, not just MHT. In addition to historic preservation, which typically refers to architecture, the plan includes archaeology and cultural heritage. MHT updates the plan every five years and the National Park Service (NPS) reviews the final document to ensure that it: includes significant and meaningful public participation; identifies significant issues affecting historic resources; and proposes realistic solutions and sets priorities for preservation action. The final plan is also reviewed by the Secretary of Planning and the Governor, and approved by the MHT Board of Trustees prior to public release. Although PreserveMaryland II is intended to serve as a roadmap for the broader preservation community, and MHT encourages participation in the implementation, there is no mandate or requirement for individuals or organizations to adhere to the plan. MHT will use the plan to inform its agency's work over the next five years. Each year, MHT reports to NPS on its progress toward each of the goals and objectives assigned to the agency." Project funding was provided in part by a Historic Preservation Fund grant to the Maryland Historical Trust, Department of Planning, administered by the State, Tribal, Local Plans and Grants division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
- Type
- Unpublished Report
- Authors
- Ziehl, Nell; Kurtze, Peter; Bater, Ross; Raines, Anne; Chadwick-Moore, Jennifer
- Date of Issue
- 2019
- Publisher
- Maryland Historical Trust, Department of Planning
- Units
- HPF
- Keywords
- Preservation Plans and Reports (State)