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historic preservation. Planning Essentials. Protect this Historic Place and Keep it Vital. first-quality stewardship of these shared treasures Preserve and continually occupy the historic structures Showcase and promote the history: tell the story . historic preservation. Vocabulary.
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historic preservation Planning Essentials • Protect this Historic Place and Keep it Vital • first-quality stewardship of these shared treasures • Preserve and continually occupy the historic structures • Showcase and promote the history: tell the story
historic preservation Vocabulary • …national treasure… • …rich in history… • …one of a kind, irreplaceable… • …maintaining this historic landmark… • …proper preservation… • …preservation planning… • …preserving, maintaining and reusing… • …preservation of significant landscapes… • …repair and reuse… • …first quality stewardship… • …focus on the reuse of existing structures…
DRAFT Land Use Plan, southern Fort Monroe
historic preservation Inner Fort • Concepts • Designated area for “Mixed-Use / Visitor & Cultural Focus” • Historic Buildings shall be preserved and accommodate a variety of uses • No new development • Restore the historic landscape of the Parade Ground.
historic preservation Inner Fort • Opportunities • Unique opportunities for preservation, restoration and rehabilitation • Enhancements to structures through restoration and rehabilitation • Interpretation of the Fort as a historic site • Enhancing cultural tourism
Opportunity Restoration of Building 5
Building 9 Building 139 Casemates Building 105 Unique opportunities for preservation, restoration and rehabilitation
historic preservation Historic Village Area • Concepts • Designated area for “Mixed-Use / Historic Village” • Historic Buildings and landscapes shall be preserved and accommodate a variety of uses • Select Infill development • Expand Old Point Comfort Marina • Structured Parking to accommodate reuse of existing buildings
historic preservation Planning Essentials • 4. Seek Economic Sustainability • Finances to eventually offset annual maintenance bill, restoration costs, operational costs… • Mixed land uses and building types • Blend culture, commerce, workplaces, housing, tourism / lodging
170 existing buildings proposed for reuse buildings Historic Preservation / Adaptive Reuse / Sustainability