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1. Key Goals | 2. About Inventories | 3. Benefits to Communities | 4. Planning a Special Places Project Special Places Projects Uses of
the
Materials Produced For
individuals
and groups interested in promotions, the solid facts,
contextual
sweep and background in architectural and building issues provided by a
good
inventory will ensure that residents and visitors will receive as
thorough
and nuanced a message as possible. If they have not already done so,
communities
can use the materials to develop a walking tour or plaque program.
Perhaps
the information can be used by teachers to inspire their students to
undertake
their own heritage projects. With the increasing power and reach of the
Internet,
some of the information might be placed on the community website. Planning: Groups and community officials engaged in planning will also find benefits from a Special Places project. The wealth of information, presented in an efficient and easy-to-use format, will be the first source of contact when a heritage issue arises or a heritage plan is being developed. And the List of Significant Sites will allow leaders to focus community resources (tax incentives, technical advice, promotions, etc.) on the most deserving places, confident that the process leading up to the creation of the List of Significant Sites has been careful, deliberate and credible.Summary of Benefits to Municipalities - Accurate and thorough base of heritage information (good for planning exercises, heritage questions and references, etc.) - Short List of Significant Sites, ensuring that the community understands and approves of the process and final choices - Sense of Place and Authenticity (identifying what makes the community special) - Raising community interest in heritage - Increased knowledge of community’s architectural and building history - Base for strategic, planned approach to local heritage - Liaison with Province’s Architectural Historian and experienced staff. Any Questions? |