KHC Survey of KY Citizens

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* 6. In your view, what are the most important roles of historic preservation? (choose up to 3)

To preserve tangible reminders of our history for future generations

To act as an economic catalyst

To renew existing structures & neighborhoods for continued use

To keep aspects of different cultures alive & relevant

To provide a sense of identity and place

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Which historic resource types are the most important to preserve in your county? (choose up to 3)

Historic downtown buildings (Main Street)

Archaeological resources

Cemeteries

Cultural heritage sites

Residential neighborhoods

Rural landscapes & farmsteads

Churches

Schools

Post Offices

Early log construction

Outbuildings such as springhouses

Barns

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What are the challenges to preserving important historic resources where you live? (Choose up to four)

Lack of understanding of Kentucky's history

Lack of local support from community leaders

Lack of investment in downtown

No mention of Preservation in local Comprehensive Plan

No local preservation ordinance

Demolition by Neglect

Lack of education about the benefits of historic preservation

Too many resources have already been lost

Lack of involvement by local residents

Lack of contractors with preservation training

Costs of rehabilitation

Emphasis on sprawl-type development

Other (please specify)

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* 9. What are the most effective tools for preserving historic resources? (choose up to three)

Federal & state financial incentive programs

Local financial incentive programs

Raising awareness of resource significance

Local legislation & National Register designation

Preservation education

Other (please specify)

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* 10. How can historic preservation make the greatest positive impact where you live? (choose up to 3)

Increased opportunities for heritage tourism

Increase historic downtown's economic contribution

Renewing walkable neighborhoods

Preserving specific rural landscapes from development

Improving blighted conditions

Preserving archaeological resources

Maintaining identity and sense of place

Providing likeable gathering places

Protecting cultural resources from federally funded or permitted activities

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Which preservation goals are most important for Kentucky? (Choose up to four).

Identification, assessment & designation of historic resources

Education & training

Developing public/private preservation efforts

Strengthening historic downtown commercial districts

Disaster Planning for historic resources

Local planning & legislation for preservation

Strengthen support for non-traditional resource types

Increase cultural & ethnic diversity in preservation movement

Facilitate greater participation in site protection processes

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Have you ever lived, or do you currently live in a residence that is fifty years old or older? Y/N

Yes

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* 13. In regards to a real estate purchase, would you consider buying a building 50 years old or older? Y/N

Yes

If no, why not?

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* 14. Do you feel that historic preservation efforts in Kentucky address your interests and/or your concerns? Y/N

Yes

If no, why not?

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* 15. Which historic resources in your area do you consider the most important to preserve? (Pick 3)

Main Street/ Downtown

Houses

Cemeteries

Historic Landscapes

Public Buildings (courthouses, city halls, schools, etc.)

Public Open Spaces

African-American historic resources

Residential neighborhoods

Prehistoric Sites & Landscapes

House Museums

Other (please specify)

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* 16. Is the preservation of Kentucky’s heritage important to you? Why?

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* 17. What do you consider to be the most important preservation issues facing Kentucky now and in the next five years?

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* 18. How could your community better prepare should a natural disaster affect prehistoric and historic resources? (choose two)

Identify prehistoric & historic cultural resources

Record & photograph prehistoric and historic resources

Create a disaster plan for preserving prehistoric & historic resources

Other (please specify)

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* 19. Is there an opportunity for our staff to offer on-site training or workshops in your community or place of business about Kentucky Heritage Council programs?

Yes

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* 20. If you answered “Yes”, which programs would interest you or your organization?

Getting listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Federal & State Tax Credit Incentives

Cemetery Rehabilitation

Filling out Historic Inventory Forms

Federal Section 106 Review of Proposed Construction

The Main Street Program

Certified Local Governments & Grant Projects

Other (please specify)

KHC Survey of KY Citizens

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* 1. What is your community of residence, in which state?

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* 2. In which county do you reside?

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* 3. What is your zip code?

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* 4. What is your age?

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* 5. Which of the following do you associate with the term “historic preservation?” (choose all that apply)

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* 6. In your view, what are the most important roles of historic preservation? (choose up to 3)

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* 7. Which historic resource types are the most important to preserve in your county? (choose up to 3)

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* 8. What are the challenges to preserving important historic resources where you live? (Choose up to four)

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* 9. What are the most effective tools for preserving historic resources? (choose up to three)

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* 10. How can historic preservation make the greatest positive impact where you live? (choose up to 3)

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* 11. Which preservation goals are most important for Kentucky? (Choose up to four).

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* 12. Have you ever lived, or do you currently live in a residence that is fifty years old or older? Y/N

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* 13. In regards to a real estate purchase, would you consider buying a building 50 years old or older? Y/N

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* 14. Do you feel that historic preservation efforts in Kentucky address your interests and/or your concerns? Y/N

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* 15. Which historic resources in your area do you consider the most important to preserve? (Pick 3)

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* 16. Is the preservation of Kentucky’s heritage important to you? Why?

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* 17. What do you consider to be the most important preservation issues facing Kentucky now and in the next five years?

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* 18. How could your community better prepare should a natural disaster affect prehistoric and historic resources? (choose two)

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* 19. Is there an opportunity for our staff to offer on-site training or workshops in your community or place of business about Kentucky Heritage Council programs?

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* 20. If you answered “Yes”, which programs would interest you or your organization?