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On the HOME Ordinance: A Message from Executive Director Lindsey Derrington
A letter to our community on the recent passage of the HOME Ordinance, our work on the Preservation and Sustainability Bonuses, and the future of our advocacy for older and historic neighborhoods.
Preservation Austin Announces Support for HOME Initiative with Preservation and Sustainability Bonuses
These bonuses will support the preservation of historic streetscapes while adding neighborhood-scale density and make preservation a viable option over demolition.
Preservation Austin Supports Council Member Ryan Alter’s Resolution on House Relocation
Preservation Austin is proud to announce their strong support for Council Member Ryan Alter’s House Relocation resolution (Item 24) at the November 2 meeting of Austin City Council.
Call to Action! Support Landmark Designation for Broken Spoke
Write to Council and let them know that you SUPPORT designating this Austin institution, protecting it for generations to come.
Preservation Austin Supports BIPOC Representation on Historic Landmark Commission
Preservation Austin is proud to announce the appointment of Roxanne Evans and Jaime Alvarez to the City of Austin’s Historic Landmark Commission (HLC).
Watson Chateau, Landmark of LGBTQ History, Listed on Preservation Texas's 2022 Most Endangered Places List
Preservation Austin has been working with a group of advocates to build awareness of the property to ensure its preservation.
ADVOCACY ALERT: Ask Council to Support the Future of Preservation in Austin
Contact your Council Member and let them know you support full funding for the Equity-Based Historic Preservation Plan.
Heartaches by the Numbers, Demos by the Score: The Environmental Impact of Demolition Debris
Understanding the environmental impacts of demolition is crucial for the historic preservation movement as we develop forward-thinking strategies to preserve our historic fabric.