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 […]