[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2022-05-13

Fri May 13 16:04:31 PDT 2022

Oregon Heritage News 2022-05-13

In this Issue:

  *   Two Oregon Commissions meet to approve grants
  *   New AASLH report sheds light on history organizations in park systems
  *   Main Street America releases new report on state of housing
  *   Latest Oregon Heritage Exchange Blog post examines role of compliance in historic preservation

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Two Oregon Commissions meet to approve grants

Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries
The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries will meet via online meeting on May 23rd at 1:00 p.m. The agenda includes discussion of invasion species and grant approval. The meeting is open to the public and the agenda<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oregon.gov%2Foprd%2FOH%2FDocuments%2F2022MayConCallOCHCAgenda.pdf&data=05%7C01%7CKatie.HENRY%40oprd.oregon.gov%7C0c4ef570c1be4d0c466d08da31dc07da%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C637877119102162415%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LoglQonD2JKtL27EfoSDdEfMo0xIIKpF7wO%2FnYnSoCo%3D&reserved=0> includes an opportunity for public comment. Meeting information is on the agenda or you can follow this link<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_O8T9j8kVQLOShuYAUhA-tw&data=05%7C01%7CKatie.HENRY%40oprd.oregon.gov%7C0c4ef570c1be4d0c466d08da31dc07da%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C637877119102162415%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=4cD%2Bdmz0J7DAIHeVnbf0pyuZ%2FLfC9Iz5913cOQTP2uY%3D&reserved=0> to register for contact.

State law established the seven-member Commission <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oregon.gov%2Foprd%2FOH%2FPages%2FCommissions.aspx%23OCHC&data=05%7C01%7CKatie.HENRY%40oprd.oregon.gov%7C0c4ef570c1be4d0c466d08da31dc07da%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C637877119102318642%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1CG0xoCY6hTxu%2FBl1JxasYV9CpJ46My%2Fs4QoKazqLTo%3D&reserved=0> to maintain a listing of all historic cemeteries and gravesites in Oregon; promote public education on the significance of historic cemeteries; and help obtain financial and technical assistance for restoring, improving and maintaining their appearances. For more information about commission activities, contact coordinator Kuri Gill at 503-986-0685 or by e-mail at kuri.gill at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:kuri.gill at oprd.oregon.gov>.

Special accommodations for the meeting - including translation services - may be made by calling (503) 986‐0690 at least 72 hours prior to the start of the meeting. For call-in details and the agenda or more information about the commission, visit www.oregonheritage.org<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oregonheritage.org%2F&data=05%7C01%7CKatie.HENRY%40oprd.oregon.gov%7C0c4ef570c1be4d0c466d08da31dc07da%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C637877119102318642%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=tsTzbNezVUT2IIUFj2PDtqkp6wFS7VlLviotg3c45Vg%3D&reserved=0>.

Oregon Heritage Commission
The Oregon Heritage Commission will meet via Zoom at 9:00 a.m. on May 23. Its agenda includes approval of Oregon Museum Grants and approval of minutes. You can find the agenda and register to attend the meeting here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oregon.gov%2Foprd%2FOH%2FPages%2FCommissions.aspx%23OHC&data=05%7C01%7CKatie.HENRY%40oprd.oregon.gov%7C677b6c4e77c34696a82208da339eb187%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C637879053921180072%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=gK28LBzg3ETzblNXAXaL1g4DcF6MW0k5yWRzRzZqUek%3D&reserved=0>.

The Heritage Commission is comprised of nine people representing Oregon's heritage and geographical diversity who have been appointed by the Governor. There are nine advisory representatives from state agencies and statewide organizations. The mission of the Oregon Heritage Commission is to secure, sustain, and enhance Oregon's heritage by ensuring coordination of heritage initiatives by public and private organizations; advocacy on its behalf; education of the public about its extent and value; and promotion and celebration of its diversity. For more information, contact coordinator Katie Henry at katie.henry at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:katie.henry at oprd.oregon.gov> or 503-877-8834.

Special accommodations for the meeting - including translation services - may be made by calling (503) 986‐0690 at least 72 hours prior to the start of the meeting. For more information about the commissions, visit www.oregonheritage.org<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oregonheritage.org%2F&data=05%7C01%7CKatie.HENRY%40oprd.oregon.gov%7C677b6c4e77c34696a82208da339eb187%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C637879053921180072%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=RT7TsJhcAT2n4w0F3w91kAvxa%2FfbqQxoPk7XfOLxSlA%3D&reserved=0>.

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New AASLH report sheds light on history organizations in park systems

The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) released “History in Our Parks: Results from a National Survey of Practitioners.”<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2F458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me%2FL0%2Fhttp%3A%252F%252Fdownload.aaslh.org%252FResearch%252FHistory-in-Our-Parks-Report-2022.pdf%2F1%2F01000180b8d9092a-0a76ee82-6d1c-43ae-a36a-5693b39acf08-000000%2Fuc24-BJGPGw4qtdVtosipTXBKQ0%3D270&data=05%7C01%7CKatie.HENRY%40oprd.oregon.gov%7C8c29f639d10c49f4da3f08da342a97b6%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C637879654954957679%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=haGOVY88d4B64ds%2Bq21VC0OsY02BcbZJVKS0WhLNjC4%3D&reserved=0> This report provides new insights into the budget, staffing, and workplace experiences of history practitioners working within state, county, and municipal parks agencies.

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Main Street America releases new report on state of housing

With the support of the 1772 Foundation, Main Street America’s Research team recently launched the “At Home on Main Street” project, a four-part housing research initiative that aims to provide action-oriented recommendations and support the network in strengthening Main Streets through thoughtful housing development.

Recently they announced the first major release from this effort: a data-centric report on the state of housing in Main Street districts titled At Home on Main Street: A Report on the State of Housing in Downtown and Neighborhood Commercial Districts<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmainstreet.us13.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D881199cb2d0b2894c01ba06c1%26id%3Dcdcc25cb9d%26e%3D0e501fd357&data=05%7C01%7CKatie.HENRY%40oprd.oregon.gov%7Ca7c2053103394f72a8f408da338e8fc0%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C637878985372672994%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=dbCgNtVNt3hS2p0sqynDsLylTdcTIcxUdsGi1KvuZZ0%3D&reserved=0>. This report features insights from Main Street programs, developers, and activists across the nation on existing housing stock, needs, challenges, and potential solutions.

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Latest Oregon Heritage Exchange Blog post examines role of compliance in historic preservation

Oregon State Historic Preservation Office’s Review and Compliance Coordinator discusses the role that compliance plays in historic preservation efforts in Oregon and the opportunities that exist because of compliance. Check out the full story here<https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2022/05/13/compliance-connections/>.

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Oregon Heritage News is a service of Oregon Heritage, a division of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The news editor can be contacted at heritage.info at oregon.gov<mailto:heritage.info at oregon.gov>.

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