Equity in Historic Preservation Survey

As part of an impact of historic preservation study, we have been asked to identify tools, strategies, policies, and incentives that address racial equity and the representation of under-served communities. As professionals and advocates in the historic preservation field, your input would be invaluable in this effort. Once the survey is completed, we are happy to share the results with the preservation community. Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey.

1.In the community where you live or work, are there specific tools to address racial equity in historic preservation?

Yes

I don't know

2.How important is it that issues of racial equity be addressed by historic preservationists?

3.Who should take primary responsibility for addressing issues of racial equity in historic preservation?

City office of historic preservation

Local non-profit preservation advocacy organization

Both equally

I don't know

Other (please specify)

4.Which, if any, POLICY tools are being used in your community to address issues of racial equity in historically underrepresented neighborhoods? (check all that apply)

Priority on creating new historic districts

Anti-displacement efforts focused on historic neighborhoods

Specific efforts to preserve NOAHs (Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing)

Customized design guidelines

Enhanced documentation efforts

Recruitment of employees with nuanced knowledge of these neighborhoods

Other (please specify)

None of the above

5.Which, if any, STRATEGY tools are being used in your community to address issues of racial equity in historically underrepresented neighborhoods?

Localized community engagement efforts

Plaques or other special recognition

Heritage trades job training programs

Special events celebrating these neighborhoods

Legacy business programs

Legacy residents programs

Oral histories

Other (please specify)

None of the above

6.Which, if any, FINANCIAL tools are being used in your community to address issues of racial equity in historically underrepresented neighborhoods?

Grant programs for maintenance and repairs

Property acquisition incentives for vacant housing

Property tax incentives for low-income residents

Low interest loans for acquisition and/or repair and maintenance

Property tax incentives for long-term residents

Priority eligibility for other incentives

Other (please specify)

None of the above

7.If you are aware of specific tools to address racial equity, marginalized neighborhoods, and/or underrepresented historic areas, please provide the links below.

8.If you were responsible for creating one tool to address racial equity, what would it be?