Fort Worth Preservation Plan- Issues and Observations

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* 1. Which items in the category of "Education and awareness" are the most important to you? Select all that apply.

There should be more community engagement.

There is a lack of education about preservation, especially with realtors.

Preservation does not get enough publicity.

Neighborhood input should be included in decision making.

We should support the people and groups that fight for preservation.

We can learn about the past from preservation.

Preservation saves great buildings and districts.

None of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Which items in the category of "Design Guidelines" are the most important to you? Select all that apply.

District Design guidelines should be updated regularly.

There should be better communication between the City and neighborhoods on project design.

The guidelines should be flexible.

Guidelines need to be updated to provide more guidance for renewable energy projects.

Landscapes and interiors need to be considered in district guidelines.

Design guidelines help promote quality design in historic districts.

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 3. Which items in the category of "Designations" are the most important to you? Select all that apply.

Expand the number and type of properties and neighborhoods designated across the city.

Celebrate the quality and variety of cultural and architectural historic resources in telling the story of Fort Worth.

Support a balance between new development and the protection of neighborhoods.

Ensure a high level of community participation in and knowledge of historic designation processes.

Prioritize adaptive reuse and rehabilitation of existing structures.

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 4. Which items in the category of "Enforcement" are the most important to you? Select all that apply.

The Preservation Ordinance needs to be enforced City-wide.

There needs to be more penalties for violations.

It is difficult to get people to comply with the district guidelines.

There should be more enforcement staff to follow up on violations.

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 5. Which items in the category of "Staffing and Program Resources" are the most important to you? Check all that apply.

Consider development fees to help the preservation department be more self-sustaining.

The historic preservation department needs more staff to support adequate application and enforcement of the code.

Additional resources should be devoted to outreach, education, specialization, and enforcement.

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 6. Which items in the category of "Economics and Incentives" are the most important to you? Select all that apply.

Additional financial resources, such as loan programs or matching grants, should be made available to historic property owners and developers.

Preservation should help protect affordability in existing historic neighborhoods.

Historic neighborhoods should be understood as an investment in tourism and the local economy.

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 7. Which items in the category of "City Council and Leadership" are the most important to you? Select all that apply.

Ensure continuity between execution of the old and the new preservation plan.

More support from city leadership is needed for preservation policies and projects.

There should be opportunities for the community to provide feedback to city leadership about issues and opportunities in preservation

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 8. Which items in the category of "Project Review" are the most important to you? Select all that apply.

The application process for work in historic districts should be simple, clear and easy to navigate.

Project review should involve public process and/or neighborhood stakeholders when possible to support consistent enforcement of preservation standards.

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 9. Which items in the category of "Environmental" are the most important to you? Select all that apply.

Emphasize the environmental advantages of historic building materials.

Better integrate best practices in sustainability into standards and guidelines for historic properties.

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 10. Which items in the categories of "Resource Survey", "Demolitions" and "Miscellaneous/Other" are the most important to you? Select all that apply.

The resource survey should be updated regularly and should track potential historic districts as well as existing ones.

The resource survey should include expanded narrative and visual documentation to better share the stories of historic properties and neighborhoods.

Restrictions on and tracking of demolition of historic properties is important.

Demolition by neglect should be addressed.

Preservation is an opportunity to build inclusive and diverse communities.

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) should be permitted in historic districts when appropriate to support affordable housing.

Other (please specify)

None of the above