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Former Landmarks chair urges outreach, leniency and loans to broaden preservation support
Summary
Former commission chair David Moulton urged the Landmarks Commission to expand public engagement through historic markers, workshops, press features, discounted preservation loans, and more lenient standards for low‑income homeowners to increase buy‑in for preservation work.
David Moulton, a former chair and longtime member of the Landmarks Commission, delivered a detailed speech at the March 25 meeting urging a range of steps to raise public awareness and support for local historic preservation.
Moulton, who said he returned at age 83 to speak for "the good of the cause," proposed annual placement of historic markers across the city, an annual partnership with the Waukesha County Museum and other local groups for agenda recommendations, and workshops with WCTC and Park & Rec on preservation techniques. He suggested a press strategy that would include monthly features, awards coverage, and regular minutes in the local paper to normalize preservation work and highlight positive stories.
He recommended financial incentives as well, urging banks and credit unions to offer discounted loans for preservation projects approved by the commission. On standards, Moulton argued for some leniency for long‑time homeowners with limited means: "She has maintained a treasure... should be approved for less strict and costly appropriations if a reasonable, compatible, or replaceable nature exists," he said, advocating practical flexibility for modest homes.
Commissioners thanked Moulton for his time and for providing written remarks to be included in the minutes. The suggestions will inform future discussion of outreach, awards programming and possible partnerships; no formal vote on his recommendations was taken at the meeting.
