The mission of the Raleigh Historic Development Commission is to identify, preserve, protect, and promote Raleigh’s historic resources.
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Certificate of Appropriateness (COA)
Next COA Deadline:
4:00 pm on May 18
Resources: Sustainability
Preservation Resources on Sustainability
- "Embracing Energy Efficiency," Old House Journal
- "Greening This Old House," Time Magazine
- From Energy Hog to Energy Star: Home Energy Audits Explained, RHDC
- Making Your Historic Building Energy Efficient, published by the City of Boulder, Colorado
- Sealing Air Leaks, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy
- Teardowns and McMansions, National Trust for Historic Preservation
- Weatherization Guide for Older and Historic Buildings, National Trust for Historic Preservation
- Window Repair & Retrofit: Studies & Research, California Office of Historic Preservation
Recycled Construction Materials
The nonprofit Reuse Alliance is offerning new way to recycle construction materials in North Carolina. The Alliance's website, launched Earth Day 2010, allows the public to find, sell, trade, or donate materials left over from the construction and demolition of buildings.
Raleigh Historic Landmarks (RHLs)
A joint public hearing before the Raleigh City Council and the Raleigh Historic Development Commission is being held for May 1 to discuss the designation of the G. Dewey and Elma Arndt House as a historic landmark.
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Historic Overlay Districts (HODs)
The city’s first new HOD in 20 years takes effect May 1.
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National Register of Historic Places
In 2011, four RHDC sponsored Historic Districts were listed in the National Register: Longview Gardens, Rochester Heights, Battery Heights, and Hi-Mount.
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Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs)
After a year-long public effort of updating the Design Guidelines, the draft document is in the hands of the City Attorney prior to going to the RHDC and City Council for formal adoption.
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