[Calclg-l] Little Italy, San Diego - New Preserve America Community

[Nelson, Marie]

Preserve America Communities Total 521

As of July 31, the number of designated Preserve America Communities is
521. All states and the U.S. Virgin Islands are now represented with
Preserve America Communities. Mrs. Laura Bush sent a letter of
congratulations to the 20 newest communities which now include several
large cities.

 Little Italy, San Diego is one of the 20 newest Preserve America
Communities.

 

Communities may apply for special designation as a Preserve America
Community, which recognizes communities that: 

*              protect and celebrate their heritage; 

*              use their historic assets for economic development and
community revitalization; and 

*              encourage people to experience and appreciate local
historic resources through education and heritage tourism programs.

Benefits of designation include: 

*              White House recognition; 

*              a certificate of recognition; 

*              a Preserve America Community road sign; 

*              eligibility for Preserve America grants; 

*              authorization to use the Preserve America logo on signs,
flags, banners, and promotional materials; 

*              listing in a Web-based Preserve America Community
directory; 

*              national and regional press releases; and 

*              enhanced community visibility and pride. 

There are three types of applications for use by different kinds of
communities:

*              Municipalities or counties with an elected governing
official, or unincorporated communities within their jurisdiction; 

*              Distinct neighborhoods within large cities or
city-counties with a population of 200,000 or greater; or 

*              Tribal communities (federally recognized) with an elected
governing official or subdivisions of such tribes. 

Four application and designation cycles occur each year. The 2007
application deadlines are March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1.

For Application and more information, go to
http://www.preserveamerica.gov/communities.html .

 

Marie Nelson

Local Government Unit - Survey Coordinator

Office of Historic Preservation

mnelson at parks.ca.gov <mailto:mnelson at parks.ca.gov>  

916-653-9514

 

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