Cultivating Heritage & Cultural Tourism 1. Ensure that the benefits of heritage tourism support the quality of life of residents and property owners. 2. Foster an inclusive, engaging heritage tourism experience through coordinated storytelling, visitor services, and community partnerships. 3. Supporting Economic Vitality & Small Businesses. 4. Encourage independent and locally owned downtown businesses. 5. Reinforce downtown as a welcoming and inclusive place Franklin residents choose to shop and dine. 6. Increase the supply of attainable housing in Central Franklin. Partnerships, Advocacy, and Education 1. Strengthen coordination among preservation-minded organizations and advocate for historic preservation in Franklin. 2. Expand public education and awareness of preservation tools, resources, and best practices. 3. Build a long-term preservation education and workforce pipeline. Program Administration 1. Ensure that Certificate of Appropriateness processes are clear, accessible, and efficient. 2. Strengthen preservation education and training. Disaster Mitigation 1. Strengthen planning for natural disaster mitigation for historic and cultural resource protection. 2. Reduce fire risk to historic resources through proactive building safety and risk mitigation. 103
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