Guidelines for Rehabilitating Old Buildings: Principles to Consider When Planning Rehabilitation and New Construction Projects in Older Neighborhoods

摘要

Although specifically developed to assist property owners eligible to receive Historic Preservation Loans and for local officials responsible for the community development block grant program of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, these guidelines will help any property owner or local official in formulating plans for the rehabilitation, preservation, and continued use of old buildings, neighborhoods, and commercial areas. The principles encourage the retention of architectural features representative of the age, history, and neighborhood culture of the building. They encourage reconstruction with these features in mind and preservation of distinguishing stylistic and hand - crafted features. A checklist suggests specific actions to be considered or avoided to ensure that the distinguishing qualities of buildings or neighborhood environments will not be damaged by new work. Lists of HUD offices, State Historic Preservation Officers and other helpful officers and organizations, definitions of terms, and 12 references are appended.