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Safeguarding history, one preservation easement at a time
Filed Under: Developer, Front Page, Historic Preservation, Yaysayers
As longtime preservation advocates, we’re also proud to introduce REV’s own Historic Preservation Easement Program, created to help safeguard Birmingham’s irreplaceable architecture while adding long-term value to development projects involving historic properties.
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Preservation that pays: How historic tax credits can power a downtown revival
Filed Under: Developer, Downtown Birmingham, Front Page, Historic Preservation
For preservation advocates (or “building huggers,” as we like to call ourselves), historic tax credits are essential. They don’t just help save historic buildings — they support local economies, encourage private investment and breathe new life into spaces that shape the identity of our communities.
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Listing history, building legacy: The National Register’s role in downtown’s historic districts
Filed Under: Front Page, Historic Preservation
We’ve explored downtown Birmingham’s preservation wins and mourned its losses; this time, we’re turning our attention to the tools that help make preservation possible. In this piece, we’ll be diving into what is arguably the most foundational tool — and often the first step — in any preservation project: getting a building or district listed on the National Register of Historic Places.