The Mississippi Comprehensive Historic Preservation Plan, 2005-2010

Overview: "The Historic Preservation Division of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (HPD of MDAH) is responsible for the development and implementation of a Statewide Preservation Plan under requirements by the National Park Service. The Plan addresses the preservation of Mississippi's historic and cultural resources, including architectural, historic, and prehistoric properties. The Plan identifies the trends affecting and impacting historic and cultural resources so that informed decisions can be made about the management and care of these properties. Individuals, private businesses, community groups, local governments, and state and federal agencies can and should be active participants in the implementation of this Plan. Unfortunately, Mississippi does not have a statewide, coordinated governmental planning program to hold state agencies and local governments accountable for implementation of this plan. However, the development of private-public partnerships among these groups to meet the preservation goals of the state of Mississippi will result in implementation of the Plan." Planning Process: "The Comprehensive Plan for 2005 through 2010 is an update and revision of the 1996 and 2000 Comprehensive Plans, building upon the earlier framework with modifications and some new goals and objectives derived from input from the public and the experience of the users. During the spring of 2004, the staff of HPD of MDAH conducted a well-advertised public meeting at the community center in downtown Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The meeting was well attended by a broad spectrum of Mississippi's community leaders, - elected officials, economic development coordinators, merchants, businessmen, educators, housing authorities, tourism promoters, and representatives of non-profit organizations, in addition to preservationists. A questionnaire was sent to over 100 preservation partners throughout the state and public notices were placed in newspapers. Comments that were received from these constituents were incorporated into the Plan." Project funding was provided in part by a Historic Preservation Fund grant to the Mississippi Historic Preservation Division, Department of Archives & History, administered by the State, Tribal, Local Plans and Grants division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

The Mississippi Comprehensive Historic Preservation Plan, 2005-2010

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