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National Alliance of Preservation Commissions

The NAPC is the only organization devoted solely to representing the nation's preservation design review commissions. NAPC provides technical support and manages an information network to help local commissions accomplish their preservation objectives. The Alliance also serves as an advocate at federal, state and local levels of government to promote policies and programs that support preservation commission efforts.

The Alliance's commission-related web articles include New TDR Law Creates Preservation Protection Opportunity, "Reaching Out to Realtors" or How to get them to tell clients they're in the historic district; "Small Town Preservation", Big Challenges and Creative Solutions, Preservation Commissions Tackle Green Building Issues, and many more.otect Plainfield Historic District

Sustainability and "Green"

Go to PNJ's Sustainability webpage

National Park Service's Cultural Resources Partnership Notes

"Local Preservation Reference Shelf" available online

Resources useful when reviewing Development Applications or Certificates of Appropriateness

The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties

Illustrated Guidelines for the Standards

Bulletins on Interpreting the Standards

Preservation Briefs: provide illustrated guidance on appropriately preserving, rehabilitating and restoring historic buildings

Tech Notes provide practical information on traditional practices and innovative techniques for successfully maintaining and preserving cultural resources.

"Working on the Past in Local Historic Districts" a publication from the National Parks Service