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PRESERVATION ACTION LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
VOLUME 22, NUMBER 24
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President Trump Cites Historic Preservation in Executive Order Aimed at 'Eliminating Regulatory Barriers' to Affordable Housing
President Donald Trump issued an executive order to create a White House Council tasked with "eliminating regulatory barriers to affordable housing". Among the "regulatory barriers" cited were rent controls, historic preservation requirements, building and rehabilitation codes, and tax policies that discourage investment or reinvestment, among others. The council would be led by the Secretary for Housing and Urban Development, Ben Carson
, and would include the Secretary or
designee
from several key agencies.
The executive order continues by saying "These regulatory barriers increase the costs associated with development, and, as a result, drive down the supply of affordable housing". Historic preservation requirements are important and illustrate the positive good and economic benefit that comes out of projects that include rehabilitation of historic buildings. While it remains to be seen what recommendations the White House Council will make and what kind of impact those recommendations could have on important historic preservation protections, Preservation Action will be closely monitoring this issue. Check out the executive order to learn more.
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Eight Major Works by Frank Lloyd Wright Added to the UNESCO World Heritage List
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| Taliesin West. Photo courtesy of Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation |
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This week during the 43rd session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, the 20th century architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright was inscribed as a World Heritage Site. The designation includes 8 major works by Frank Lloyd Wright, spanning 50 years of his influential career. The sites recognized include the Unity Temple and the Robie House in Illinois, Taliesin and the Herbert and Katherine Jacobs House in Wisconsin, Fallingwater in Pennsylvania, Taliesin West in Arizona, the Hollyhock House in California, and the Guggenheim Museum in New York. Together, these 8 works from Frank Lloyd Wright will become the United States' 24th World Heritage Site.
The architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright was first nominated for consideration in 2015, but was recommended for revisions and was renominated in 2018. The designation is the United States first inscription since the San Antonio Missions were added to the World Heritage List in 2015.
Inclusion on the World Heritage List brings communities and sites substantial cultural, economic, and social benefits.
Congratulations to the Frank Lloyd Wright Conservancy, the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, and everyone who worked on this important nomination.
At the beginning of the year, the United States officially withdrew from UNESCO, citing an anti Israel bias. The State Department said the U.S would still participate as a non-member "observer state". Preservation Action signed on to a
letter led by
US/ICOMOS urging the administration and Congress to stay robustly engaged and supportive of the World Heritage Program.
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Save the Date: Preservation Action Foundation's Annual Auction Returns October 10th in Denver!
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Our annual auction has long been a highlight for the Preservation Action Foundation and of the National Preservation Conference. Pictured: Nellie Longsworth hosting the annual auction.
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Save the Date! We're excited to announce that Preservation Action Foundation's annual benefit auction will return on October 10th, immediately following the opening reception of the 2019 PastForward Conference in Denver, Colorado! Join us the Gallery of Denver Union Station for a one-of-a-kind Live Auction and After-Party. The annual auction has long been a highlight for the Preservation Action Foundation and of the National Preservation Conference. Registration for PastForward 2019 is now open. As you make your travel plans, be sure to save the date for the annual PAF's Legendary Party and Benefit Auction. More details coming soon.
This is our largest fundraiser of the year. Proceeds from the event are used to assist the education and training, advocacy, and programs of the Preservation Action Foundation. Help support the auction, donate an auction item today. We are currently seeking donations like hotel stays, tours of historic sites and other unique experiences. This is a great way to highlight your organization and city/state to an active and interested group of people. Check out our website for more information and stay tuned, we'll be adding more information in the coming weeks.
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ACHP Announces Free Online Courses on Section 106 and Other Important Topics
This week the Advisory Council for Historic Preservation (ACHP) announced they would offer access to their E-Learning online training and education courses for free until September 30th. The courses offered include several topics important to preservation professionals. Courses like a 15 minute overview on "What is Section 106?", a 60 minute orientation for applicants, "Successfully Navigating Section 106 Review", and a 90 minute course on "Early Coordination with Indian Tribes in Infrastructure Projects", just to name a few.
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