GOAL:
Develop an appreciation for preservation that brings long-term benefit to the downtown.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Complete application for Certified Government Status

2. Develop minimum maintenance standards for the Downtown

3. Enhance Historic Preservation education especially on Historic Tax Credits

4. Increase amount of grant money available

PROJECTS:
1. Identify 10 buildings for upper story lighting and prioritize them
2. Put up Historic Preservation displays in vacant store fronts
3. Plan Historic Preservation workshops for the Watertown community
4. Develop a design handbook that is unique to Watertown
5. Develop a local designation ordinance for historic property that includes a budget for buying historic plaques

TASKS:
• Letters to Building owners to inform them of incentives; get list of owners from assessor's office
• Prepare list of property owners who have indicated they wish to apply for grants
• Develop flow chart of grant process to make it easier to understand