A Big Plan for the Smallest State: The Comprehensive Statewide Historic Preservation Plan for Rhode Island, 2021-2027

Introduction: "A Big Plan for the Smallest State was prepared by Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission (RIHPHC) staff in accordance with the National Park Service requirements or a statewide historic preservation plan and in consultation with Commissioners, members of Rhode Island's preservation community, and the public. The plan provides context for preservation planning; outlines RIHPCHC program areas; reviews preservation accomplishments since 2012, when the last statewide historic preservation plan was implemented; and presents five goals for 2021-2027, as identified through public outreach with professional partners and the general public. Executive Summary: "Goal One - Continue to locate, identify, and evaluate all of Rhode Island's historic resources; Goal Two - Strengthen the opportunities for those who own, care for, and invest in historic properties and archaeological sites to obtain the technical and financial assistance they need; Goal Three - Strengthen the protection of historic resources from inappropriate alteration, neglect, demolition, and the effects of climate change; Goal Four - Prioritize equity and representation to ensure that the historic resources we recognize, preserve, protect, and celebrate reflect Rhode Island's diverse heritage; and Goal Five - Increase public understanding of the value of historic buildings, areas, landscapes, archaeological sites, and cultural heritage and the benefits of their preservation." Project funding was provided in part by a Historic Preservation Fund grant to the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission, administered by the State, Tribal, Local Plans and Grants division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

A Big Plan for the Smallest State: The Comprehensive Statewide Historic Preservation Plan for Rhode Island, 2021-2027

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