Preservation New Jersey

Promoting the economic vitality, sustainability, and heritage of New Jersey’s diverse communities through advocacy and education.

Advocacy

Current Issues:

The Historic Property Reinvestment Act

The legislation authorizes an income tax credit for a portion of the rehabilitation costs of qualified historic owner-occupied residential and commercial properties. Known as a historic tax credit (HTC), this program encourages residential and commercial rehabilitation, downtown and neighborhood revitalization, create jobs & promote smart growth in New Jersey.
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10 Most Endangered Historic Places – 2020

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May 14, 2020Press Inquiries: Courtenay Mercer, Past Directorcmercer@preservationnj.org 609-583-0881Emily Manz, Directoremily@preservationnj.org609-583-0881PRESERVATION NEW JERSEY ANNOUNCES THE 10 MOST ENDANGERED HISTORIC PLACES LIST FOR 2020TRENTON, NJ – In recognition of national Preservation ... » Learn More about 10 Most Endangered Historic Places – 2020

It’s Time to Invest in NJ’s Past

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It’s Time to Invest in NJ’s PastCourtenay MercerExecutive Director, Preservation New Jersey February 24, 2020The OpEd was originally published by NJ Spotlight.New Jersey’s past is its future — and preserving historic sites from our past is the best way to build a future for generations to come.The ... » Learn More about It’s Time to Invest in NJ’s Past

Historic Tax Credits – NJ Update

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Historic Tax Credits – NJ Update Michael Hanrahan Principal, Clarke Caton Hintz February 1, 2020 “The National Trust for Historic Preservation envisions a future where leaders who make decisions impacting our built environment consider the reuse of historic buildings as an essential strategy to ... » Learn More about Historic Tax Credits – NJ Update

PNJ Comments on Proposed National Park Service Rule Change

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April 30, 2019 - In response to December 2016 amendments to the National Historic Preservation Act, the National Park Service (NPS) issued proposed changes to the rules regulating nominations to the National Register of Historic Places (36 CFR Parts 60 and 63). Preservation New Jersey members ... » Learn More about PNJ Comments on Proposed National Park Service Rule Change

PNJ Announces 2018 list of the 10 Most Endangered Historic Places

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TRENTON, NJ - In recognition of national Preservation Month, Preservation New Jersey, Inc. (PNJ) announced its annual list of the 10 Most Endangered Historic Places in New Jersey at a press conference in the Founders Room of the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton on May 17. PNJ was joined by the ... » Learn More about PNJ Announces 2018 list of the 10 Most Endangered Historic Places

PNJ Testifies before Assembly Committee regarding A2970

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March 5, 2018 -  Preservation New Jersey's Director, Courtenay Mercer, testified before the Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee today regarding A2970, which establishes Commission on State-owned Historic Sites in Department of State, transfers administration of State-owned historic sites ... » Learn More about PNJ Testifies before Assembly Committee regarding A2970

PNJ champions State HTC in letter to Murphy Transition Team

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  Dec. 15, 2017 - Preservation New Jersey, a statewide non-profit that advocates for and promotes historic preservation as a sustainable strategy to protect and enhance the vitality and heritage of New Jersey’s richly diverse communities, has made policy recommendations to Governor Murphy’s ... » Learn More about PNJ champions State HTC in letter to Murphy Transition Team