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A piece of West Des Moines history came tumbling down this week. ??? The 130-year-old building that housed The Longest Yard sports bar in Valley Junction is no more. As I watched the demolition, I couldn't help but feel a mix of nostalgia and excitement for what's to come. For decades, this spot was a gathering place for sports fans, a hub of community spirit, and a landmark in our evolving cityscape. How many of you have memories tied to this old building? ?? But change is inevitable, and often necessary for growth. The demolition marks not just an end, but a new beginning for Valley Junction. It's a tangible sign of our city's progress and development. What do you think should replace this historic site? ?? ? A modern eatery to carry on the location's legacy? ? A community space to bring people together? ? A mixed-use development to boost local businesses? Let's use this moment to reflect on how we balance preserving our heritage with embracing the future. After all, the stories and connections formed within those old walls will live on in our community's collective memory. Share your thoughts or favorite memories of The Longest Yard below! Let's keep the spirit of this West Des Moines landmark alive, even as we look forward to what's next. #WestDesMoines #ValleyJunction #CommunityDevelopment #UrbanPlanning #LocalHistory

On February 5, Commonwealth Preservation Group (CPG) virtually presented analysis of the Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan (CHSP) survey responses (formerly known as the Cultural Resources Management Plan) from the Richmond community. Key takeaways show that Richmonders value character and culture, not just physical buildings; that development is perceived as the greatest threat to our cultural heritage; and equity and inclusion are a crucial part of the process. The survey results call for protections of our historic resources that are not cost-prohibitive, and recognize that the relationship between affordable housing, growth, and preservation are complex. CPG was hired by Virginia Department of Historic Resources (VDHR) and the City of Richmond (the City) to develop this plan, and have been working closely with Historic Richmond throughout the process. CPG has compiled Phase 2’s findings from the survey taken this fall to create a draft outline that is now available for public comment. The draft outline is available for comments until February 15. We think it provides a good overarching framework and look forward to seeing more detailed recommendations. The City will be hosting two community open houses on February 28, details below: ? Main Public Library, Basement Auditorium, 11:00am – 1:00pm, 101 E Franklin St ? Hickory Hill Community Center, 5:00pm - 7:00pm, 3000 E Belt Blvd This plan is meant to augment our City’s existing policies, ordinances, & programs in alignment with Richmond 300: A Guide for Growth and will be publicly shared this summer – make sure your voice is heard! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e7JsVwbk Comment on the outline by February 15th: https://lnkd.in/eEfxEvYP #RVA #RVAhistory #preservation #PreservationMatters #CulturalHeritage #stewardship

3 months construction progress with Complete Framing Solutions panel system..

Join RDG’s Charlie Cowell, AICP, Scotney Fenton and Michelle Sacco Cunliffe as they present an introduction to historic guidelines at the Preserve Iowa Summit on June 7. Historic design guidelines ensure that the quality and integrity of neighborhoods and downtown districts are not lost. Whether for residential neighborhoods or commercial districts, historic design guidelines can be a useful tool for educating residents or can be used as a "how-to" guide for historic preservation commissions. Further action includes these guidelines in the regulatory standards for city staff and planning commissions. https://ow.ly/ETM950RPktj

Evergreen Historic District in Midtown Memphis

From our friends at Main Street America: Historic Preservation is a foundational element of the Main Street Approach. A new report from the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation proposes revising and updating preservation policy to respond to changing community needs, which would help Main Streets achieve their multi-faceted goals. Learn more about the report:?https://bit.ly/4arMSeR

Near the intersection of Vermont and Florence

JOIN US TODAY at the Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan OPEN HOUSE! The City is hosting two community open houses TODAY, February 28, details below: - Main Public Library, Basement Auditorium, 11:00am – 1:00pm, 101 E Franklin St - Hickory Hill Community Center, 5:00pm - 7:00pm, 3000 E Belt Blvd Attend an open house and share your thoughts on preservation! This plan is meant to augment our City’s existing policies, ordinances, & programs in alignment with Richmond 300: A Guide for Growth and will be publicly shared this summer – make sure your voice is heard! Learn more here. Earlier this month, Commonwealth Preservation Group (CPG) virtually presented analysis of the Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan (CHSP) survey responses (formerly known as the Cultural Resources Management Plan) from the Richmond community. Key takeaways show that Richmonders value character and culture, not just physical buildings; that development is perceived as the greatest threat to our cultural heritage; and equity and inclusion are a crucial part of the process. The survey results call for protections of our historic resources that are not cost-prohibitive, and recognize that the relationship between affordable housing, growth, and preservation are complex. CPG was hired by Virginia Department of Historic Resources (VDHR) and the City of Richmond (the City) to develop this plan, and have been working closely with Historic Richmond throughout the process. #Preservation #PreservationMatters #RVA #RVAhistory #Richmond #planning #Zoning #Sustainability

The annual Golden Hammers awards are open! Submit your project to be in the running at https://lnkd.in/e8bprQ7P These awards were started back in 2000 with a goal of honoring excellence in neighborhood revitalization projects throughout Greater Richmond. Historic Richmond and SFCD are partnering for a 7th year to host the awards program to recognize professionals and community members improving our neighborhoods through restoration, adaptive reuse, new construction, placemaking, and historic preservation. Categories include: 1. Best Restoration: Includes restoration by a homeowner, contractor, or developer. Includes historic tax credit projects. 2. Best Adaptive Reuse: Includes projects that were rehabilitated for a new use, multi-family residential and historic tax credit projects welcome. 3. Best New Construction: Includes neighborhood infill. 4. Best Residential: Single-family residential projects. and the one we're most passionate about... 5. Best Placemaking & Urban Design: Arts and culture projects, park and green-space projects, transportation and infrastructure projects, or other neighborhood enhancing features including large scale (i.e., parks, urban streetscapes, etc.) and small scale (i.e., community garden, grass roots programming, etc.).