Historic Preservation & CRM Resource Library

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Our team has curated the industry’s premier historic preservation and CRM resources into one streamlined library. Access direct links to preservation law (NHPA/Section 106), the full set of NPS Preservation Briefs (1-52) for architectural restoration, and data-driven reports on the economic benefits and funding sources—including grants and historic tax credits—to support expert building stewardship.
Technical
NPS Preservation Briefs | Technical Bulletins | Restoration Standards
Technical Videos
Policy
NHPA | Section 106 | Secretary of the Interior’s Standards
Policy Videos
Historic Preservation 101
Provides a foundational overview of what historic preservation is, its history in the U.S., and the various methods and programs (both state and federal) that professionals use today.
What is Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act?
Breaks down one of the most critical parts of the 1966 National Historic Preservation Act. It explains how federal agencies must consider the impacts of their projects on historic properties.
Secretary of Interior Standards
Explores the ethical and technical framework for all historic preservation work in the United States. Preservation, Rehabilitation, Restoration, and Reconstruction.
Laws and Organizations: The What and Who of Historic Preservation
Provides a clear roadmap of the legal landscape, identifying the major federal and state laws and the specific organizations (SHPOs, THPOs, NTHP) responsible for enforcing and supporting them.
Funding
Grants | Historic Tax Credits (HTC) | Rehabilitation Incentives
Funding Videos
Understanding the Standards for Rehabilitation
A guide to the 10 “common-sense” principles used to evaluate if a project qualifies for tax incentives.
National Register Guide Episode 1: Basics
A quick, high-quality intro from the National Trust for Historic Preservation explaining what the Register is and isn’t.
Economics
ROI Reports | Heritage Tourism | PlaceEconomics Data
Economic Benefits Videos
IQC Placemaking Conference: Economic Benefits of Historic Preservation
A concise 18-minute presentation highlighting how preservation revitalizes local economies, creates jobs, and serves as a primary tool for urban development.
“The Value and Values of Preservation” by Donovan Rypkema
This video explores the intersection of economic “value” (market data, ROI) and cultural “values” (community identity, sustainability).
Economics of Historic Preservation: Recent Lessons
A 33-minute deep dive into recent data regarding why “Old Places Matter” economically. It covers tax credits, property values, and global trends in preservation economics.
Donovan Rypkema - Economics of Historic Preservation (Sept 2019)
Comprehensive overview of how preservation serves as a “boots-on-the-ground” solution for workforce development and neighborhood stabilization.
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