Progress & Preservation...Together

Here is our latest news as of April 2002

Apr 16, 2002

Progress & Preservation . . . Together had a preliminary meeting with the Landmark Preservation Commission on March 19. The meeting went extremely well. The Commission reviewed our boundaries and the estimated integrity (70%) of our proposed Historic District. They were very helpful in counseling us on what needs to be done.
1. We need to conduct neighborhood meetings. Those will be done block by block to answer questions. Anyone who can be a Block Captain, please let us know by calling 303.733.7089.
2. We will be available to answer questions at the WPENA May 15 meeting.
3. Our second survey is in progress and will result in preparation of our application for historic designation.
4. We have overspent our grant money, of course, so we need to do some fundraising. Lynn will be calling you for help!! Fundraisers coming up:
Old South Gaylord Memorial Day Festival. Thank you Paul Kashmann of the Washington Park Profile for your booth again this year.
The 1st Annual Washington Park East Living History Garden Tour will be in August.

The Economic Benefit of Historic Preservation put out by the Colorado Historical Foundation says, "Historic designation does not decrease property values. Property values in designated areas experienced value increases that were either higher than, or the same as, nearby undesignated areas." Quoting Joanne Ditmer from The Denver Post, Sunday, March 24, 2002, "(Historic Designation) indicates it's a 'special area' and therefore desirable. Property values increase." To get a copy of the report she referenced, call the Colorado Historical Society's Office of Archeological and Historic Preservation at 303.866.8395, or go to www.colf.org and click the "economic report" link.