Preservation Planning in Kansas

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Questionnaire

Preservation Planning in Kansas

Kansas State Historic Preservation Office

The Kansas State Historic Preservation Office is conducting a survey of the people of Kansas to gain a greater understanding of how they view historic preservation and what direction historic preservation should take in the future.

What do you mean when you say Historic Preservation?

Historic Preservation refers to activities that are directed toward maintaining and appreciating buildings, sites, bridges, and even landscapes that relate to our history. For example, individuals and organizations across the state have made efforts to record the locations of archeological sites, they have researched and restored old buildings, they have recorded the history of old neighborhoods and demonstrated how that story can be told through the architecture and placement of the neighborhood’s buildings. Some people have conducted studies on the locations of trails, or rock fences, or early irrigation ditches, and have identified areas where evidence of these can still be found. Finally, people have made efforts to preserve historic places so that future generations might have a fuller view of their past.

The Kansas State Historic Preservation Office (KSHPO) works with the people of Kansas to preserve their heritage while balancing the need for development. The KSHPO implements state and federal laws that protect historic properties, and administers grants and tax credits to eligible parties to protect historic places that meet certain standards.

About every five years the KSHPO develops a statewide plan for preservation. We want your input! By answering the following questions, you can help us in our efforts to preserve the Kansas past.
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1. Are you involved in historic preservation activities? If so, briefly describe your efforts.

2. Are you able to find the resources you need to research or preserve historic properties? What resources have you used?

3. Do you think enough is being done to preserve historic sites, buildings, and landscapes? If not, what would you like to see done to enhance historic preservation in Kansas?

4. Are there particular types historic sites (for example, barns or archeological sites) that you feel are especially endangered?

5. Do you think that historic preservation laws get in the way of development and economic progress? If so, what steps would you take to find a balance between these two interests?

6. Are you aware of any educational programs for historic preservation? If so, please list them. Would you like to see more or different educational programs for historic preservation? If so, what would they be like?

7. Do you visit historic sites in Kansas? Do you think that access to these sites is adequate?

8. What are the major challenges facing the preservation of our past? What would you recommend to improve this situation?

9. What is the best way to get word out about historic preservation to all Kansans?

10. Please provide other comments or concerns that you have about historic preservation in Kansas.

What county do you live in? (We want to make sure that we hear from all parts of the state).

Are you a professional historic preservation specialist?

Optional: Personal information (name, land address, email address, telephone number)