Franklin’s Historic Preservation Plan is a communitywide framework that guides preservation efforts throughout the city. Although City staff, elected officials, and commissions each play important roles in carrying out the plan, its long term success depends on contributions from far beyond local government. Just as the plan was shaped through broad public participation, its implementation will require the continued engagement, effort, and investment of many. The organizations and individuals who have sustained Franklin’s preservation movement to this point will remain essential partners in advancing it into the future. The City and its partners are encouraged to think creatively about collaboration and potential resources. While some recommendations in the Preservation Plan will be undertaken by City staff, commissions, and elected leaders, many others will rely on private partners and community leaders. Working alongside the City, multiple entities can join forces to meaningfully advance shared priorities. The Preservation Plan Steering Committee played a central role in shaping the plan but is expected to dissolve after its adoption. The Steering Committee proved to be an effective model of partnership across Franklin’s many preservation-related entities—perhaps the first time that such a broadly representative group has gathered regularly for such a purpose. Looking Overview forward, a “Preservation Committee,” modeled after the Steering Committee, could provide valuable ongoing support for implementing the plan. There are at least three potential approaches to consider: There are at least three potential approaches to consider: 1. City-Appointed Preservation Committee. Similar to the Preservation Plan Steering Committee, a City-appointed Preservation Committee would serve as a collaborative forum composed of appointed individuals and representatives from various preservationrelated organizations. As a formal committee, it would meet on a regular schedule, with all meetings publicly noticed. Committee members—both organizational and individual— would voluntarily support the implementation of the Plan’s recommendations based on their interest, capacity, and available resources. 2. Grassroots Preservation Committee. Similar in purpose and structure to a City-appointed committee, a grassroots Preservation Committee would serve as a collaborative forum without an official charge from the City. Like many historical societies, garden clubs, or other civic organizations, its membership would be 180 FRANKLIN, TN | PRESERVATION PLAN
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