The New York State Historic Preservation Plan, 2021-2026

Barnum, Paige; McEneny, Daniel; Stern, Frances

From the Introduction: "The 2021-26 New York State Historic Preservation Plan was developed through a broad outreach effort and written for all preservation advocates and stakeholders in New York: historic property owners, museum guests and directors, historical societies, local and regional governments, Certified Local Governments, trade schools, nonprofits, libraries, the diverse array of architecture, design, real estate, planning, finance and preservation professionals, and people that visit and celebrate the historic and cultural spaces throughout the state and share what they learn with their communities. This plan is for anyone and everyone who is interested in the celebration and protection of historic and cultural resources. The Plan identifies eight topics in preservation, illustrative of ongoing challenges preservation advocates and professionals encounter today, as well as those they may encounter in the years ahead. The eight topics are presented in no particular order of importance but are meant to illustrate various components of broad themes occurring in preservation: inclusion, diversity, equity, and access; survey. designation, and protection; economic development and recovery; environmental sustainability; disaster planning and resilience; local preservation; partnerships; and public outreach and education. Each topic has a goal statement followed by a series of objectives; the objectives encourage collective mutual cooperation in preservation and advocacy activities in an effort to help New Yorkers statewide realize individual preservation goals and the larger vision surrounding cultural resource and heritage preservation. History is the study of our collective experiences, yet our efforts to preserve and celebrate its elements have not always been inclusive and comprehensive. Preservation - an ongoing process of discovery, learning, celebration, and reconciliation of history - possesses the capability to serve the needs of everyone when the field adapts and changes enough to meet advocates where they are. Together, the eight goals statements illustrate a thoughtful vision for preservation practice and advocacy in New York State, and suggest how all stakeholders might work together to improve current preservation services, introduce new idea, and engage new audiences. This plan is the first step toward a diverse, accessible, and community-driven future of preservation in New York." Project funding was provided in part by a Historic Preservation Fund grant to the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, administered by the State, Tribal, Local Plans and Grants division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

The New York State Historic Preservation Plan, 2021-2026

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