Franklin Historic Preservation Program

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Franklin Historic Preservation Program

• The City of Franklin is establishing a local
  historic preservation program to protect and
  enhance areas that feature historic architecture
  and reflect Franklins past.

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The proven benefits of local historic
preservation are many.

• Protect the historic architecture that
  establishes a citys unique identity.
• Protect real estate investments by ensuring
  compatible change in historic areas.
• Increase a communitys awareness and knowledge of
  its history.
• Contribute to economic development through
  adaptive use of abandoned buildings.
• Maintain, and revitalize walkable,
  pedestrian-friendly environments.
• Reduce sprawl and new infrastructure requirements
  by using and improving existing buildings.
• Attract visitors interested heritage tourism,
  resulting in more dollars spent in Franklin and
  at local businesses.

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1. A Local Preservation Ordinance, which
establishes the program, and 2. Historic
District Design Guidelines, one of the most
important tools of the program.
Franklins local preservation program will
include
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• Both documents are now ready for public review
  and comment at the following locations
• Department of Community Development
• Ruth Camp Memorial Library
• www. Franklinva.com

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• Public comment is encouraged, as is public
  participation in this on-going project. Franklin
  hosted a public meeting at the project kick-off
  in September 2005. Another public meeting will be
  held in the near future.
• Meeting dates will be announced here and in the
  local news media.

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Please direct comments and questions to
Edwards-Pitman by mail, telephone, fax, or
e-mail.

• Edwards-Pitman Environmental, Inc.
• Post Office Box 1171
• Durham, NC 27702
• 919-682-2211 (voice)
• 919-682-2299 (fax)
• franklinpreservation_at_yahoo.com