Utah Statewide Historic Preservation Plan 2017-2022

Public Summary: "Meeting both federal statute and addressing needs in Utah's communities, the Utah State Historic Preservation Office, within the Utah Division of State History initiated a statewide effort to plan the next five years of historic preservation efforts in Utah. First, it was necessary to compile what is known about the status of historic preservation since initiation of a formal program in 1973. Second, Utah Division of State History engaged over a thousand individuals, non-profit organizations, agencies, and communities to start an effort towards collaboration and partnership for the development of this plan and beyond. After two years of meetings, discussion, and collaboration, the Utah Statewide Historic Preservation Plan team has settled on four main goals for the next seven years. Efforts identified seven audiences for the 2017-2022 Statewide Strategic Plan including the public, agencies, and preservation partners, legislature and elected officials, students and educators, historic property owners, tourists and Utah's underrepresented communities. [Goals were to]: build a foundation of knowledge - by increasing awareness and appreciation for Utah's diverse heritage; practice preservation ethics - understand and use accepted preservation standards and techniques; improve collaboration - strengthen existing partnerships and build new ones; and increase economic infrastructure - advance preservation as economic development." Vision Statement for the Statewide Preservation Plan: "Strengthened by diverse communities and groups, past and present, Utahns appreciate their rich history. They understand heritage is expressed in irreplaceable archaeological and historical resources. Such resources are valued because they offer a sense of place, tell us about our past, and contribute to a vibrant economy. Across Utah, organizations, governments, schools, and individuals are working together to celebrate, protect and wisely use cultural and historical assets." Project funding was provided in part by a Historic Preservation Fund grant to the Utah State Historic Preservation Office, Division of State History, Department of Heritage & Arts, administered by the State, Tribal, Local Plans and Grants division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Utah Statewide Historic Preservation Plan 2017-2022

See also

Collections