Austin's Preservation Office is finalizing its Historic Resources Survey of downtown, aimed at identifying historic properties eligible for zoning protections. This comprehensive survey, the first since 1981, has examined nearly 2,000 pre-1980 buildings, assisting the city in preserving its cultural resources. Although the survey's findings won't immediately affect zoning, they will provide essential data for evaluating demolition permits and historic designations. The effort aims to facilitate property owners' understanding of zoning benefits, including potential tax incentives, while promoting the significance of the city's architectural heritage.
"What's happening now is that things come in through the Preservation Office for a demolition permit and are reviewed for their eligibility... you don't have time to do the contextual and historical research that enable you to understand what's rare and what's not rare."
"We're really trying to give property owners who have an eligible resource that chunk of everything they need to complete an application for a landmark designation."
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