Archaeological Cultural and Historic Preservation Planning

Your Community Plan for preserving local buildings and sites of archaeological, cultural and historic significance should:

list all archaeological, cultural and historic resources

identify those potentially threatened by future growth

recommend actions for safeguarding each, and

explain why the selected actions will achieve long term preservation. 

Preservation usually also entails efforts in the area adjoining the building such as easements and other deed restrictions, protective zoning regulations, establishment of preservation districts, purchase of the resource by an entity committed to preservation.

Frequently Asked Questions the plan sets forth criteria for assessing what constitutes preservation of an archaeological, cultural and historic resource, shows existing archaeological, cultural and historic resources within the planning area as well as resources threatened by anticipated growth. If any are threatened does the plan: recommend actions for preserving the resource and provide the factual basis for the effectiveness of each action.

If there are no archaeological, cultural and historic resources within the planning area or they are all secure then the score for this quality of life factor is 5 or A.

A New Plan for Your Area if your current plan is about to expire or rates poorly based on the Quality of Life Growth Management system, we can assist you in carrying out the outlined steps and/or conduct a community workshop and assist you in formulating a planning strategy for your community.

Community Planning

The Montgomery County, Maryland Experience

As Montgomery County continues to attract an increasingly diverse, technologically savvy, well-educated population, the Planning Department focuses its skills and talents to bring high-quality design in both form and function to all areas, from central business districts to rural villages and improve quality of life by conserving and enhancing the natural and built environment for current and future generations.

Community Planning great communities are created by developing master plans, reviewing applications for development and analyzing information to help public officials plan the future. Multi-disciplinary geographic teams with regulatory as well as community planning functions lead to better integration and more balanced decision-making. Staff also provide recommendations, information, analysis and services to the Planning Board, the County Council, the County Executive, other government agencies and the general public. 

The Environment sustainability and a reduced carbon footprint contribute to healthier communities by

o   assisting property owners to improve or develop their properties

o   analyzing natural resources for community planning

o   reviewing development applications, and

o   participating in efforts to promote environmental sustainability for residents and visitors.

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Sustainable communities are created by addressing resource protection, climate change, air quality, water quality and availability, human health and well-being.

Historic Preservation is supported by providing identification, designation, and regulation of historic sites in Montgomery County.  Staff maintains an archive and library of documentation on historic resources and provides preservation outreach and guidance on best-practices to the public.

Transportation Planning entails detailed analyses of transportation issues and improvements needed to support expected growth during master plan preparation as well as planned improvements. A biennial Mobility Assessment report plays an integral role in developing recommendations for growth policies matching transport services with new development.

Urban Designers establish guidelines, blend architecture, landscape architecture, and environmental stewardship, resulting in:

o   Street Character improving the character of the street system, promoting walking, providing easy access to transit, creating inviting connections to services

o   Open Spaces establishing open space systems designed to serve people of all ages and needs, providing a variety of urban spaces - plazas, urban parks and town commons - connected by a system of greenways and sidewalks

o   Building Form and Character fostering the design of buildings that shape public streets and open spaces, density, building heights, setbacks from the curb, and parking locations

o   Landmarks and Gateways preserving and highlighting the elements that make a community unique and increasing access to historic resources.

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Architectural and Heritage Itineraries in Lancaster

A walk in downtown Lancaster is a unique experience with historic buildings of different architectural styles and periods and three centuries of Lancaster's civic, commercial, religious, social and architectural history. A leisurely walk can be accomplished in less than an hour.

Lancaster is one of America's most successful smaller cities and among the largest National Register districts -- with over 14,000 NR listed historic buildings:

West King an urban design, architectural, preservation, and development effort is underway to help improve the West King Street district between Prince and Mulberry Streets; information about the buildings and properties is being researched and will be used to create plans and illustrate opportunities for rebuilding and revitalizing the economic, cultural, and social value of these properties and the neighborhood.

Penn Square is Lancaster's geographic, commercial and civic hub. The Soldiers and Sailors Monument honors those who fought in the Civil War. Your walk begins at the northwest corner of Penn Square and views of an 18^th Century city hall, the 19^th Century market house and a 20^th Century skyscraper.

South Queen Street  one block south of the square, there are buildings with connections to the American Revolution and the abolition of slavery, including a Georgian townhouse, a Federal mansion and buildings linked to the Underground Railroad.

Old Town is one of the Lancaster's Colonial era neighborhoods. A 1970s urban renewal plan was halted in favor of historic preservation efforts. Highlights in this neighborhood include a converted stone stable, the home of Lancaster's premier portrait painter, and a Classical Revival mansion.

East Orange Street is part of the City's original Historic District, established in 1967; this tree-lined street boasts an Italianate villa and a church cemetery established in 1744.

North Queen Street The downtown area has been a commercial center for nearly three centuries given Lancaster’s strategic position at a transportation crossroads. The city’s role as a retail center grew rapidly with the Industrial Revolution, with new building materials, construction methods and architectural styles reflected in its storefronts.  

Travel destinations and itineraries based on client interests by leveraging an in-depth knowledge of your destination, superior client service in the planning stages and throughout the trip or event and logistics expertise to reduce accommodations and transport costs as well as transfer times.

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