The underlying goal of the Preservation Report Card is to help communities improve their preservation programs by proactively pointing out specific areas that might need attention. The Conservancy is eager to help any community in this effort. We have a thorough knowledge of best practices and can offer direct technical assistance. General Tips If you’d […]

The following resources can help with various aspects of a community’s historic preservation program. Although some are statewide or national, they all play important roles in local preservation. We will add to this list over time, and we welcome suggestions for additional resources.  Local Model Ordinance for Historic Preservation (PDF)A starting point for understanding the […]

Congratulations to the following cities, which have made significant strides in their preservation programs since the release of our last Preservation Report Card in 2008. Beverly Hills In 2008, Beverly Hills had a very weak historic preservation ordinance that offered honorary landmark status and no true protections (and had never even been used to landmark […]

By designating historic districts, communities can protect large numbers of historic resources and preserve the unique, authentic character of historic neighborhoods.  In many cases, a local historic preservation ordinance includes language allowing for the designation of historic districts. In other cases, a community establishes a separate ordinance for this express purpose. Historic districts may be referred […]

Created in 1980 through amendments to the National Historic Preservation Act, the Certified Local Government (CLG) Program forms a partnership among participating local governments, the State Office of Historic Preservation, and the National Park Service. Jurisdictions designated as Certified Local Governments are eligible for state and federal grants to support efforts such as preservation plans, […]

June 30, 2020—Today, the Los Angeles Conservancy strengthens its commitment to preserving and amplifying a more inclusive history that represents the diverse people of Greater Los Angeles. Since the death of George Floyd and public protests led by Black Lives Matter, we have been listening, learning, and reflecting.   We acknowledge systemic racism persists in historic […]