North Carolina Historic Preservation Plan 2006-2012

Executive Summary: "North Carolina's Historic Preservation Plan is a multiyear plan produced by the State Historic Preservation Office. It reflects public input and participation at various levels from throughout the state. This plan, which was developed through surveys, public questionnaires, and advisory committee review, will guide preservation in North Carolina from 2006 to 2012. Several issues shaped discussion about the role of historic preservation in North Carolina in the coming years. They include land use, training and education, local preservation planning, heritage tourism, legislation, leadership, and economic factors. Public input helped define and prioritize key issues that in turn shaped a vision, goals, and objectives. The vision articulated by citizens and professionals alike propels a preservation plan which: reflects the full, rich, and diverse history of North Carolina; builds communities and social relationships; tells our stories in a connective context increasing knowledge and respect for our diverse heritage; educates and empower citizens to shape the future of their communities; creates strong networks for communication and action; is integrated into all facets of planning and decision making; is a strong presence in shaping policies and legislation; evolves through self examination and adopting of new technologies and techniques; and inspires the next generation to understand its history and to be good stewards of it. The vision for preservation inspired five goals: Outreach and Communication - create a strong preservation network that shares successes and information with a variety of audiences through technology and targeted public relations; Education - create new educational opportunities and support existing programs for citizens, students, leaders, professionals, and elected officials; Advocacy and Policy - make preservation a key public policy objective supported by well organized and informed advocacy; Leadership and Capacity - increase the capacity of preservation organizations and the private sector to engage in preservation by fostering strong leadership and management; and Identification and Evaluation - continue to develop comprehensive survey data for historic resources throughout the state and to evaluate the resources that are known." Project funding was provided in part by a Historic Preservation Fund grant to the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office, Office of Archives and History, Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, administered by the State, Tribal, Local Plans and Grants division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

North Carolina Historic Preservation Plan 2006-2012

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