Preservation Resource Center
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The Preservation Resource Center was founded in 1974 to promote the preservation of New Orleans' historic architecture by expanding the constituency that understands the economic, cultural and aesthetic importance of historic preservation, and by involving citizens in preservation projects and services that enhance living in New Orleans.
Since 1974, the organization has grown from a staff of two having an annual budget of $100,000 to a staff of 19 full- and part-time professionals having an annual budget of $1.4 million. Together with our volunteers, we have worked wonders.
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[edit] PRC Projects
[edit] Advocacy
The PRC proposes and supports legislation favorable to historic preservation and works to prevent the passage of legislation and proposals that are detrimental to the preservation of our historic architecture and neighborhoods. As active advocates at the local, state and federal levels of government, we have helped save the federal tax credit for historic rehabilitation, create a property tax abatement for home renovation, prevent inappropriate demolitions and numerous zoning measures favorable to historic neighborhoods and properties.
[edit] Ethnic Heritage Preservation
The PRC's Ethnic Heritage Preservation Program developed from the African American Heritage Preservation Council, founded in 1997 through a partnership with Dillard University. The EHP promotes the preservation of our city's ethnic - especially African American - heritage through education, community awareness and advocacy. The program aims to recognize the many important contributions of ethnic groups to the development of New Orleans' culture, architecture and neighborhoods. Lectures, tours and other events spotlight these contributions.
[edit] Facade Easements
The PRC's façade servitude program makes it possible for owners of historic buildings to gain a tax advantage by donating the façade of the property to the PRC. Once the donation is made, the PRC's right to regulate changes to the property's exterior is recorded in its title and remains in effect in perpetuity.
[edit] Operation Comeback
The Preservation Resource Center's Operation Comeback promotes the purchase and renovation of vacant historic properties. Started in 1987 as a focused effort to revitalize the Lower Garden District, OC expanded rapidly and now works with dozens of neighborhood associations and community development corporations citywide to revitalize New Orleans.
[edit] Preservation in Print
The state of Louisiana's sole publication dedicated to news of historic buildings and areas, the PRC's Preservation In Print is published ten times each year with funds raised by the PRC as well as a generous grant from the Louisiana State Historic Preservation Office. The newsletter features articles, interviews and timely information about New Orleans' and Louisiana's architectural heritage, and includes articles by contributing writers as well as professionals in the State Historic Preservation Office.
[edit] Rebuilding Together
Rebuilding Together is a neighborhood revitalization program that brings together volunteers and skilled trades people to renovate and repair the homes of low-income elderly and/or disabled homeowners in neighborhoods throughout the city. Supported by grants from the City of New Orleans' Division of Housing and Development, the PRC's Rebuilding Together is a local affiliate of Rebuilding Together based In Washington, D.C. Thanks to the Rebuilding Together program, low-income senior and/or disabled homeowners have their homes repaired at no cost. These joint efforts of neighborhood associations and volunteers stabilize the community, give those who care an opportunity to stand up for our city, improve the quality of life for our citizens, and help preserve the ethnic and economic diversity vital to New Orleans' character.
