Themes Goals Recommendations Priority Timeframe Develop a shared preservation calendar. Foundational Near-Term Strengthen collaboration across preservation, development, and stewardship efforts. Foundational Mid-Term Advocate for State law support for preservation incentives and tax credits. Transformational Long-Term Develop a “Preservation 101” program for Franklin property owners. Strategic Mid-Term Establish a DIY preservation academy for homeowners. Strategic Long-Term Establish a Preservation Education Seminar for real estate brokers, vendors, and contractors. Strategic Mid-Term Establish STEM-based historic preservation pathways for local high school students. Strategic Mid-Term Establish a preservation trades training program in Franklin. Transformational Long-Term Cultivate preservation leaders and advocates through educational opportunities. Foundational Mid-Term Partnerships, Advocacy, & Education 1. Strengthen coordination among preservationminded 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. Themes Goals Recommendations Priority Timeframe Refine the Certificate of Appropriateness Review Process. Strategic Near-Term Consider requiring a pre-application meeting before DRC review. Strategic Near-Term Expand the administrative authority for COA reviews. Strategic Mid-Term Review and Refine Historic District Design Guidelines. Strategic Mid-Term Strengthen training and educational opportunities for the Historic Zoning Commission. Strategic Near-Term Strengthen preservation education in the community. Strategic Mid-Term Facilitate coordination across City departments on historic preservation projects. Foundational Near-Term Advance historic preservation-related projects through grant writing and grant management. Strategic Mid-Term Provide specialized training for the use of historic tax credit programs. Strategic Mid-Term Program Administration 2. Strengthen preservation education and training. 1. Ensure that Certificate of Appropriateness processes are clear, accessible, and efficient. 187
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