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January 29-February 4, 2011
- New report on preservation's impact on Georgia's economy - Donovan Rymkema to keynote 2011 Statewide Preservation Conference - HPC training is not for members only! - Union Point is Georgia's newest CLG - Ranch House Guidelines receives NCPH award - Positions available in Georgia - Available grants
New report on preservation's impact on Georgia's economy
Good News in Tough Times: Historic Preservation and the Georgia Economy was prepared for HPD by Donovan Rypkema and Caroline Cheong of PlaceEconomics, a real estate and economic development consulting firm based in Washington, D.C.
Report findings show that historic preservation in Georgia spurs investment, attracts visitors, revitalizes downtowns, and effectively leverages scarce resources. Examples include the following: Through federal and state tax incentive
programs that encourage the rehabilitation

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Preservation Events
Check our Events Calendar for complete listings by date. Submit your listings to: Helen Talley-McRae
This week's new listings February 5 - African American History Tours at Oakland Cemetery - Atlanta
February 8 - Webinar on Excellence in Transportation Planning - FHWA Office of Planning, Environment and Realty February 12-13 - Love Stories of Oakland guided walking tour - Historic Oakland Cemetery - Atlanta February 19 - Invisible Hands Tour at Hay House - The Georgia Trust - Macon
February 23 - African American History Tours at Oakland Cemetery - Atlanta
February 26 - Invisible Hands Tour at Hay House - The Georgia Trust - Macon

of historic buildings, DNR's Historic Preservation Division has helped contribute to the generation of 10,168 jobs and $420,046,800 in income to Georgia workers. Heritage tourism in Georgia sustains 117,000 jobs, generating nearly $204,000,000 in wages and $210,000,000 in local tax revenues. Nationally for every business that closes, 1.1-1.2 businesses open. National data available from 2004 to 2008 shows that Georgia's historic downtowns generated 2.8 4.6 business openings for every business that closed. Historic Macon Foundation (HMF), a preservation nonprofit, works to revitalize historic neighborhoods. HMF's work has brought 140 formally vacant historic homes back on the market and added $141,474 a year in additional tax receipts for the city. Over 2,000 jobs were created.
Dr. Dave Crass, director of DNR's Historic Preservation Division (HPD), added, "An earlier study produced in the 1990s confirmed that historic preservation does indeed make an economic difference to communities. This is an appropriate time to once again evaluate the importance of preserving and continuing to use Georgia's historic places. Good News in Tough Times presents a strong case."
Read the report on our website and attend the 2011 Statewide Preservation Conference in Macon where Donovan Rypkema will give the keynote address about the report's findings.
Donovan Rypkema to keynote 2011 Statewide Preservation Conference

March 5 - African American History Tours at Oakland Cemetery - Atlanta
March 7-8 - Museum Education 101 workshop AASLH - Nashville, TN - contact Bethany Hawkins at 615-320-3203
March 18 - 27th Annual Preservation Gala: A NeoClassical Caper - The Georgia Trust - Atlanta
April 6-9 - The Alliance for Historic Landscape Preservation Annual Conference - Ft. Worth, TX
April 1-3 - The Southern Garden History Society annual meeting - Baton Rouge, LA
National and state conferences and meetings (listed in previous newsletters)
February 1-12 - Georgia History Festival presented by The Georgia Historical Society Savannah
February 17-19 - 7th Savannah Symposium: The Spirituality of Place - Savannah College of Art and Design - Savannah
February 18 - Downtown Development Authority training - Tifton
February 22 - National Register of Historic Places public information meeting for the proposed Forest Avenue Historic District Elberton - Jennifer Willis at 706-213-3100
February 24 - National Register of Historic Places public information meeting for the proposed Downtown Decatur Historic District Decatur - contact Regina Brewer at 404-3718386
March 1-3 - Section 106: An Introduction National Preservation Institute - Tallahassee, FL
March 1-3 - Project Management for History Professionals professional development workshop - AASLH - Atlanta
March 7-9 - Historic Preservation Advocacy Day and NCSHPO Annual Meeting - Washington D.C.
March 11-12 - Statewide Historic Preservation Commission Training - Carrollton - contact Chrissy Marlowe at 706-542-9528.
March 30 - April 3 - Society for American

Donovan Rypkema, principal of PlaceEconomics, a Washington, D.C. based real estate and economic development-consulting firm, will deliver the keynote address at the statewide preservation conference in Macon. Rypkema is responsible for the hot-off-the press Good News in Tough Times: Historic Preservation and the Georgia Economy. He has conducted a number of studies on the economic impact of preservation for several states, including Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Indiana, New York, and Maryland. A long-time consultant to the National Trust for Historic Preservation and its National Main Street Center, Rypkema is also author of The Economics of Historic Preservation: A Community Leader's Guide.
He has some exciting news to share about the impact of preservation in Georgia. His entertaining presentation style and his ability to present technical material in an easy- to-understand manner ensure both an enjoyable and informative kickoff to the conference. The opening plenary session, featuring Rypkema's presentation, is scheduled for 11 a.m. on March 31 at the historic Douglass Theatre.
For additional information, contact Mary Ann Eaddy at 404-651-5283 or Carole Moore at 404-463-8434. Online registration for the conference is now available.
HPC training is not for members only!
Have you ever wondered who attends Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) training in Georgia? Our Georgia HPC training is not just for HPC members. Training can benefit your local preservation staff, planning staff, code enforcement officers, city attorney and city clerk.

Archaeology 76th annual meeting - Sacramento, California
March 31 - April 1 - 2011 Statewide Historic Preservation Conference: Good News in Tough TImes! - sponsored by the Historic Preservation Division, DNR and The Georgia Trust - Macon contact Carole Moore at 404-463-8434
April 1-3 - 38th Annual Georgia Trust Annual Meeting - Macon
April 5-6 - Section 106 Essentials seminar Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Mobile, AL
April 12-13 - Cemetery Preservation seminar National Preservation Institute - Columbia, SC
April 14 - Cemetery Landscapes: A Practical Guide to Care and Maintenance - National Preservation Institute - Columbia, SC
May 10-11 - Section 106:A Review for Experienced Practitioners - National Preservation Institute - Atlanta
May 12-13 - Consultation and Protection of Native American Sacred Lands seminar National Preservation Institute - Atlanta - 703765-0100
May 19 -22 - Annual Civil War Preservation Trust Conference - Manassas, VA
June 25-28 - Georgia Municipal Association 2011 Annual Convention - Savannah
August 2-6 -15th annual International Preservation Trades Workshop (IPTW) Lancaster, Pennsylvania - www.iptw.org or email info@ptn.org
December 6-7 - NEPA Compliance and Cultural Resources - National Preservation Institute Atlanta
December 8-9 - Section 4(f) Compliance for Historic Properties - National Preservation Institute - Atlanta

Amber Mason Eskew, Preservation Planner for Athens-Clarke County said, "After attending a statewide training, I feel a renewed sense of purpose and have gained insight to make our preservation program even more successful. The same must be true for HPC members, as they have an apparent new confidence and refreshed zeal for their role after each conference."

Items on the Preservation Calendar are events and meetings of interest to preservationists. They not to be used for the detailed scheduling of meetings with HPD staff without contacting those individuals.

Want to join us at our next training in Carrollton March 11-12? Check out the agenda and register online. Contact Leigh Burns, Preservation Planner & CLG Coordinator at 404-651-5181 for additional information.
Union Point is Georgia's newest CLG
Congratulations to Union Point, located in Greene County, for becoming Georgia's newest Certified Local Government (CLG). The Union Point Historic Preservation Commission, chaired by Joel McRay has worked

tirelessly to see their city designated by the National Park Service. The designation was finalized in late January. Burke Walker, Director of Planning and Local Government Services at the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission supports the designation and said, "The City of Union Point accomplished its CLG designation through a collaborative effort between residents, elected officials, and the city staff. For the past five years, the City simultaneously embarked on a range of preservation activities including rehabilitation of a historic theater, rehabilitation of a historic gas station, and designation as a Better Hometown. For the City, CLG designation will insure the protection of these vital historic assets towards revitalization of the downtown area." We share Burke's sentiments and wish Union Point great preservation success. Now that Union Point is a CLG, they can apply for federal Historic Preservation Fund grants to further support important historic resource surveys, National Register of Historic Places nominations, heritage tourism planning, training resources and promote preservation education. For more information about Union Point visit their website.
Ranch House Guidelines receives NCPH award
The Ranch House in Georgia: Guidelines for Evaluation has been awarded the National Council on Public History's Michael C. Robinson Prize for Historical Analysis. The biennial prize, a $500 cash award and a certificate, rewards historical studies that contribute directly to the

formation of public policy.
The Ranch House in Georgia directly addresses the challenge of identifying, documenting, and evaluating the historical and architectural significance of mid-20th-century Ranch Houses in our state, so they can be taken into account under Section 106 of the NHPA in planning public works requiring federal licenses or permits, or using federal funds. More broadly, the report provides general guidance to historic preservationists for surveying, researching, and nominating historic Ranch Houses to the National and Georgia Registers of Historic Places. The Ranch House in Georgia was derived from our office's multi-year Ranch House Initiative. The report was prepared by New South Associates on behalf of HPD and an interagency task force comprised of the Georgia Transmission Corporation, the Georgia Department of Transportation, and a select group of environmental consultants.
Positions available in Georgia
The City of Forsyth is currently seeking a Downtown Development Director. The Director is responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing the city's economic/ community development program utilizing the Main Street Four Point Approach. This management level position includes supervision responsibilities of a receptionist/ administrative assistant. This position reports to the City Administrator. Application period to close February 16, 2011.
Available grants
The Junior Board of Trustees of the Watson-Brown Foundation Inc. will award up to $33,000 in grants for historic preservation projects in 14 Northeast Georgia counties. Public charities and other nonprofits from Banks, Barrow, Clarke, Franklin, Greene, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Jackson, Madison, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Stephens and Walton counties are eligible. For more information and to download an application form, visit the board's website. The application deadline is February 28, 2011. The grant applications for the Thomson-based Junior Board

are due February 15, 2011. Contact Michelle Zupan at 706-595-7777 or visit www.hickory-hill.org/juniorboard.html
The Division of Public Programs at the U.S. National Endowment for the Humanities funds humanities projects that are intended for broad public audiences at museums, libraries, historic sites and other historical and cultural organizations. New application guidelines are now posted on the NEH website for its America's Historical and Cultural Organizations grant competition. The next deadline is August 17. Other grant information is also available at the website. Grants support interpretive exhibitions, reading or film discussion series, historic site interpretation, lecture series and symposia, and digital projects. NEH encourages projects that offer multiple formats and make creative use of new technology to deliver humanities content. Program officers in the Division of Public Programs are available to discuss project ideas or to read a draft of a proposal. Call the NEH Division of Public Programs at 202-606-8269 for more information.
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