what we do.
Preservation Forward assists communities with historic property redevelopment through National Register nominations, tax credit program navigation, and regulatory compliance with preservation standards. Our technical services encompass traditional building methods guidance, ADA accessibility integration, and code-compliant rehabilitation strategies, while our community-focused approach includes public forums, visioning sessions, and capacity building workshops.
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We specialize in unlocking the economic potential of historic properties through asset mapping, targeted redevelopment strategies, and marketing guidance for the built environment. Our expertise extends to storefront design, facade improvements, and signage recommendations that maintain historic character. With capabilities in both architectural technology and preservation policy, we provide guidance on local, state, and federal preservation requirements, including Section 106 consultations, Secretary of Interior's Standards compliance, and environmental policy regulations, positioning historic preservation as a cornerstone of sustainable community development.
services to preserve it forward.
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Historic Documentation & Assessment
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Historic resource identification and character-defining features analysis
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Building condition surveys and assessment
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National Register nominations and local historic district designations
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Historic research for property redevelopment potential
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Planning & Design
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Historic preservation planning for communities
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Design guidelines development for historic districts
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Storefront and facade improvement guidance
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Asset mapping and redevelopment prioritization
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Financial & Economic Development
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Federal and Michigan State Historic Tax Credit assistance
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Economic development through historic preservation
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Community asset enhancement strategies
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Historic property marketing guidance
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Technical Preservation Services
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Adaptive reuse and redevelopment strategies
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Traditional building methods and materials guidance
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ADA accessibility integration in historic structures
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Construction guidance for historically compliant projects
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Regulatory Compliance
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Section 106 consultation (National Historic Preservation Act)
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Guidance on Secretary of Interior's Standards
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Environmental policy compliance for historic properties
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Building code compliance for historic structures
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Education & Outreach
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Community forums and visioning sessions
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Building basics workshops and training
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Historic District Commissioner training
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Public engagement for preservation initiatives
