deCoding Downtown
This guide from Main Street Alabama identifies the ways that municipal regulations can be used to support downtown transformation efforts with an emphasis on zoning and building codes.
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Historic building assets are at the heart of many Main Street districts. Restoring vacant or derelict historic buildings can transform a community, but it requires a strong understanding of historic preservation standards. This guidebook from the National Park Services lays out their standards for historic structure rehabilitation, including exterior and interior repairs across a variety of time periods, materials, and styles. Use this illustrated guide you as you apply for grants and plan rehabilitation projects on your Main Street.
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