Additional Programs and Projects Needed

Additional Programs and Projects Needed

Given the anticipated future conditions, established policies, and the existing programs and projects noted previously, the following additional programs and projects are needed, but cannot be handled bycurrent or anticipated future levels of staff and funding for the Urban Design Commission:

  1. Strategies and programs for the preservation of existing residential properties in historic districts as well as for the design of appropriate in-fill construction.

  2. Walking Tours for specific areas and Bus Tours for more far-reaching areas covering topics such as the Civil War and the Civil Rights movement.  A better line of communication between the historic preservation groups and the Atlanta Convention and Visitor Bureau is needed to assist in the development of additional tours and the capability to deliver, describe and promote such tours in a number of foreign languages.

  3. Historic Resource Education Units in every school in Atlanta, including a unit on historic resources with workshops to train teachers in the application and utilization of the historic resources unit. Ultimately, a "preservation camp" program might be established for the summer months.

  4. Layman’s Guide regarding the implementation of the Historic Preservation Ordinance, including the most commonly asked questions regarding historic districts.