10 11 Expanding the Approach to Design Guidelines and Zoning Tools Honoring the Land and What Lies Beneath There is a desire, especially in neighborhoods like Natchez Street, Hard Bargain, and Columbia Avenue, to mitigate demolition and out-of-scale infill development by introducing conservation overlays and considering other zoning tools to help protect Franklin’s full historic fabric and scale while supporting thoughtful growth. Some business owners expressed a need for flexibility in applying or revising Design Guidelines design or materials, partly because of cost burdens. Franklin’s trails, parks, battlefields, and river corridors are living witnesses to centuries of history. Stakeholders emphasized the need to reach beyond what is visible, preserving not only landscapes above the surface but also archaeological sites and cultural histories. Updating park master plans, expanding interpretation, strengthening archaeological stewardship, and protecting historic viewsheds will be critical to honoring Franklin’s full story and protecting its sense of place. 177
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