How the Visionaries in Preservation Program Works
Any enthusiastic community group interested in developing a preservation vision can apply for the program. Cities, counties, regions or even large neighborhoods are eligible. The program does not require a financial commitment, but a community must demonstrate broad support for the initiative as well as organize and host a series of local meetings and workshops. To ensure success, it is critical for this process to be community-based and inclusive. The Texas Historical Commission (THC) hopes to accept up to three communities in the program each year. The basic process includes: Each community organizes a leadership group to garner support for the initiative, research the issues, organize and advertise visioning workshops and keep up local momentum. The THC facilitates a series of local workshops and helps each community produce a preservation action plan. The THC will work with each community on a monthly basis. This process requires a commitment of approximately six to seven months. Once issues are uncovered and goals established, the THC provides the necessary preservation training to facilitate success. Training materials cover a range of topics, from how to survey your historic resources to successfully funding local preservation projects. |
