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Goals

The following eight goals are the measurable, positive change that we, as a preservation community, want to achieve over the next 10 years. Click each goal to explore it in more detail, learn about outcomes and read about success stories that demonstrates how partners across the state are already accomplishing the plan.

Do these goals represent what you want to achieve with preservation in your community? What projects have you accomplished or are you working on that demonstrate these goals? Share your local stories!

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Goal 1: Survey and Online Inventory

Texans undertake a comprehensive survey of the state’s diverse historic and cultural resources resulting in a publicly accessible online inventory. Statewide Outcomes 25% increase in historic and cultural resources surveyed statewide by 2020 Functioning map-based web database that links all surveys and inventories (all state agencies, local inventories, National Register eligibility determinations, etc.) THC Atlas and more »

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Goal 2: Emphasize Cultural Landscapes

Communities are active in the identification, protection and interpretation of cultural landscapes. Cultural landscapes recognize that historically significant resources may include more than distinct buildings, and that there may even be an absence of buildings. Cultural landscapes can range in size from thousands of acres to a small yard, but all have in common humankind’s more »

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Goal 3: Implement Policies and Incentives

Cities, counties, the state, federal agencies and tribes implement preservation policies and incentives to effectively protect historic and cultural assets. Statewide Outcomes 50 more communities have master plans that include preservation 50 more restored historic courthouses Increased community involvement and utilization of Section 106 Main Street cities are Certified Local Governments Action Ideas and Case more »

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Goal 4: Leverage Economic Development Tools for Preservation

Communities leverage preservation-based and traditional economic development tools to revitalize historic areas. Statewide Outcomes Increased % of economic development tools being used for historic preservation Historic preservation is proven conclusively and promoted as an economic engine Increased visitation statewide at historic sites Action Ideas and Case Studies Action Idea: Develop preservation-based economic development information clearinghouse more »

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Goal 5: Learn and Experience History through Place

Texas residents and guests of all ages learn and experience the state’s diverse history through formal education, recreation, and everyday interactions with historic places. Statewide Outcomes 4th and 7th grade kids learn community/regional culturally inclusive history through place Adults within a community learn local history and value of preservation Increased visitation at historic sites statewide more »

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Goal 6: Connect Preservation to Related Fields

We connect and integrate preservation into related fields and activities, building a broader, stronger, and more diverse community. Related fields include, but are not limited to, archeology, anthropology, geography, architecture, environmental conservation, planning, economic development, tourism, education, museums, and genealogy. Statewide outcomes: Historic preservation is a core strategy in sustainability and green building practices Preservation is more »

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Goal 7: Cultivate Political Commitment

We cultivate political commitment for historic preservation at the state and local level. Statewide Outcomes Preservation Caucus in Texas Legislature established by 2013 Texas Preservation Caucus has 50 members in 2015 Legislature supports THC budget requests Action Ideas and Case Studies Action Idea: Connecting to elected official’s personal interests Case Study: Preservation Texas’ Preservation Day more »

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Goal 8: Build Capacity of Preservation Community

The existing preservation community develops its organizational capacity to strengthen and expand preservation skills. Statewide Outcomes Effective County Historical Commission (CHC) in every county Increased number of effective local/regional preservation advocacy non-profits Larger % of preservation organizations/projects securing funding and resources Action Ideas and Case Studies Action Idea: Statewide forum to share preservation stories Local more »

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