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Historic commission backs Phase 3 outreach: revive recognition events, modernize tours and boost social media

Historic Landmark Commission · February 17, 2026
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The Historic Landmark Commission reviewed Phase 3 of its outreach program, endorsing a revived recognition day at large civic events, a landmark showcase, expanded social-media features, and digital walking tours with QR/location tools; staff noted limitations of current tax incentives for costly restorations.

The Historic Landmark Commission on Tuesday reviewed Phase 3 of its landmark outreach program and endorsed steps to raise public awareness and encourage new landmark applications.

Art Wright, the commission's preservation officer, told commissioners Phase 3 (months 7–9) focuses on "recognition and celebration" and on measuring whether outreach produces more applications. "The goal is to recognize new landmarks, and bring in that community pride…to increase public awareness by highlighting those, landmarks, encourage new applications, and then we need to measure progress," Wright said.

Wright proposed…

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