Category: Certified Local Government (Page 3 of 4)

Chestnut Street in Lancaster embodies the city's preservation ethic.

Making #PreservationHappensHere with CLG Grants

January 15, 2020 / Cory Kegerise / 0 Comments

The PA SHPO has awarded six communities grants to improve their municipality’s historic preservation program through the Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant Program. These grant funds will allow each of the communities to undertake projects that will advance preservation goals and achieve preservation outcomes in ways that are important to the community. A total of $120,324 will be distributed to municipalities in Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lehigh, and Montgomery Counties for diverse and important preservation projects.

North Scranton Junior High School testimonial video.

Testimonials in Pennsylvania’s Preservation Tool Box

December 18, 2019 / Shelby Weaver Splain / 1 Comment

One of PA SHPO’s core missions is to educate the commonwealth’s citizens about state and federal historic preservation programs. We can’t do it alone, so we do our best to provide interested citizens, advocates, and partners with the tools to help communicate what historic preservation is and why it matters.

Disaster Planning in the Capital: Surveying the City of Harrisburg

July 24, 2019 / Guest Contributor / 0 Comments

Much like the early settlers of Harrisburg, many of us today feel drawn to bodies of water, whether for their natural beauty, ability to fuel industries, or provision of vital resources to developing communities.

5 Things to Know about the New and Improved Certified Local Government Program

April 3, 2019 / Cory Kegerise / 1 Comment

The Certified Local Government (CLG) program is one of the unsung heroes of the historic preservation world. Less well known than the National Register, Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits and Section 106, the CLG program’s utilitarian name has surely contributed to the bewilderment about what the program can do for community-level preservation efforts over the years. It’s also fair to say that the CLG program hasn’t been given the proper attention necessary to reach its full potential – until now! In late 2018 the PA SHPO rolled out revised guidelines for the CLG program in Pennsylvania, complete with a renewed sense of purpose, clearer goals and revamped technical assistance and grant programs. So, here are five things you wanted to know about the new and improved CLG program in Pennsylvania but didn’t know to ask. Continue reading

Vintage postcard with hashtag — Greetings from Pennsylvania - where #preservationhappenshere every day!

Add this to your summer reading list! #preservationhappenshere – PA’s Statewide Preservation Plan – is ready for you

May 31, 2018 / Shelby Weaver Splain / 4 Comments

Picture yourself – lounging poolside, lakeside, or on the beach – with your tablet or smart phone (or even good old-fashioned paper) enjoying the hottest summer publication that hasn’t yet made the New York Times bestseller list: #preservationhappenshere, Pennsylvania’s next statewide historic preservation plan. Continue reading

How Humanities-Based Community Development Can Foster a More Democratic Future

October 25, 2017 / Guest Contributor / 0 Comments

What role can the humanities play in community development– and how can they foster a more democratic future for small towns and cities across America? Continue reading

Certified Local Government Reboot – Public Comments Welcome

October 2, 2017 / Cory Kegerise / 0 Comments

The Certified Local Government (CLG) Program has been part of the national preservation toolbox since the early 1980s. Like other programs established by the National Historic Preservation Act, the CLG program is administered by each State Historic Preservation Office based on state-specific guidelines approved by the National Park Service. Pennsylvania’s CLG guidelines procedures were last updated in 2009, but haven’t changed substantially since the program started almost 30 years ago. That’s all about to change! The PA SHPO has recently released a draft of proposed changes to the CLG program and will be accepting comments from the public until December 4, 2017. Continue reading

4-story brick buildings with storefront at street level. — Pittsburgh’s Market Square local landmark district.

CLG Spotlight: Pittsburgh

August 23, 2017 / Bill Callahan / 0 Comments

From Philadelphia (Pop. 1.5 million) to Mercersburg, Franklin County (Pop. 1500) and located in over a third of Pennsylvania counties, the Certified Local Government (CLG) program provides exclusive funding and technical assistance for local governments. This week’s post introduces us to Pittsburgh as a CLG and provides a glimpse into the amazing things they are doing through this program. Continue reading

Pittsburgh National Historic Landmark invaded by Penguins

July 5, 2017 / Bill Callahan / 0 Comments

Its summer and its hot, so why not talk about Penguins at Pittsburgh’s Point State Park. Curious what it has to do with preservation? Continue reading

5 Things about Preservation in 2016

December 28, 2016 / Shelby Weaver Splain / 1 Comment

This time of year is all about traditions, so I’m keeping one of ours here at the PA Historic Preservation blog: the Year in Review. Its a good time to reflect on all the great preservation in Pennsylvania in 2016. There is so much to choose from that it was hard to come up with my top 5! Once you read through my list, leave a comment and tell me what is on your Top 5 list.

Category: Certified Local Government (Page 3 of 4)

Making #PreservationHappensHere with CLG Grants

Testimonials in Pennsylvania’s Preservation Tool Box

Disaster Planning in the Capital: Surveying the City of Harrisburg

5 Things to Know about the New and Improved Certified Local Government Program

How Humanities-Based Community Development Can Foster a More Democratic Future

Certified Local Government Reboot – Public Comments Welcome

CLG Spotlight: Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh National Historic Landmark invaded by Penguins

5 Things about Preservation in 2016

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