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Planning Process
New York's statewide historic preservation plan is basically a long range master plan for historic
preservation activities within the state and is a requirement for federal program funding from the National
Park Service. The plan and planning process offer important opportunities to identify, evaluate, and address
issues, needs, and challenges relating to historic and cultural resources by bringing together and helping to
coordinate the efforts of various individuals, organizations, and governments involved in historic
preservation in the state, such as: local, regional, and statewide nonprofit preservation service providers;
local, state, and federal governments; and a wide range of partners, including planners, archeologists, design professionals,
historians, developers, realtors, financial advisors, tourism professionals, and art and culture
specialists.
The preparation of the plan offers all of us the chance to step back, evaluate our accomplishments and
challenges, research approaches and strategies, strengthen existing partnerships, explore new relationships,
and become less reactive and more proactive.
The statewide preservation plan must follow standards established by the National Park Service, including:
- A statewide focus, addressing diverse issues, resources, and constituents.
- Active public involvement.
- Consideration of social, economic, legal, governmental, environmental, and other trends.
- Consideration of New York State’s full range of historic and cultural resources.
- Coordination with other planning efforts, such as land use, housing, transportation, and recreation.
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