Historic places, buildings and stories make up the community identity and remind us of our shared history. To preserve and deepen our roots, and celebrate historical and cultural resources that represent Manhattan’s History, the City of Manhattan is preparing a Historic Preservation Plan. As a part of this planning process, we will identify buildings, places and cultural assets worth of preservation and protection, determine historic preservations role in development within the city and determine actionable goals and initiatives to guide future preservation decisions in Manhattan.

Stay tuned for updates about the process, engagement opportunities and future documents!

What is a Historic Preservation Plan?

A Historic Preservation Plan is a plan that:

• Protects Historic Resources and Character
• Identifies Historic and Cultural Resources
• Identifies Historic Preservation Goals and Initiatives
• Helps Guide Decision Making for the Local Historic Resources Board
• Identifies Future Historic Districts and Landmarks
• Creates a Implementable Action Strategies Involving the Public and Private Sector