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Commission reviews revised African American historic context statement; commissioners urge outreach and timely adoption
Summary
Planning staff presented a revised African American citywide historic context statement that expands histories, biographies and recommended landmarks. Public callers and commissioners urged broader inclusion (including Visitation Valley), more oral histories, and a timeline for adoption so the draft can be used in preservation decisions.
The Historic Preservation Commission received a presentation on Jan. 4 on a revised African American citywide historic context statement, and commissioners and callers urged staff to complete outreach and return the document for adoption.
Frances McMillan of the Planning Department summarized the draft’s history and revisions: the project began in 2013, a 2016 draft generated public comments and subsequent revisions were completed in 2019; focus groups in November and December 2022 informed recent edits. McMillan said…
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