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Recording and reporting historic structures [2022]

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The presence of historic structures within the footprint of a proposed development project may trigger a requirement for documentation of historic structures. Additionally, historic structures may... More ≫

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The presence of historic structures within the footprint of a proposed development project may trigger a requirement for documentation of historic structures. Additionally, historic structures may be encountered while investigations are being undertaken for another type of historic resource (e.g., archaeology). Heritage consultants are to take an inclusive approach and provide adequate documentation for all historic structures within a project area. Heritage consultants are to take an inclusive approach and provide adequate documentation for all historic structures within a project area. This document supports requests for Historical Resources Act approval submitted through the Online Permitting and Clearance system when documentation of historic structures is required.

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Recording and reporting historic structures [2019]

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The presence of historic structures within the footprint of a proposed project may trigger a requirement for an Historic Resources Impact Assessment. This guide presents information to help... More ≫

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The presence of historic structures within the footprint of a proposed project may trigger a requirement for an Historic Resources Impact Assessment. This guide presents information to help consultants report and record the presence of historic structures.

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Recording and reporting historic structures [2017]

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The presence of historic structures within the footprint of a proposed project may trigger a requirement for an Historic Resources Impact Assessment. This guide presents information to help... More ≫

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The presence of historic structures within the footprint of a proposed project may trigger a requirement for an Historic Resources Impact Assessment. This guide presents information to help consultants report and record the presence of historic structures.

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Creating a future for Alberta's historic main streets : grant guidelines

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The Catalyst Grant functions as a 50/50 cost-share with eligible Main Street partnering organizations, such as municipalities, Business Revitalization Zones, and other approved groups. The... More ≫

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The Catalyst Grant functions as a 50/50 cost-share with eligible Main Street partnering organizations, such as municipalities, Business Revitalization Zones, and other approved groups. The Catalyst Grant funding is not guaranteed for a full three years. AMSP Communities must re-apply annually.

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Managing historic places : protection and stewardship of your local heritage

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Municipal heritage programs and local historic places are a key to smart, sustainable community development, and an opportunity for municipalities to participate in a national conservation... More ≫

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Municipal heritage programs and local historic places are a key to smart, sustainable community development, and an opportunity for municipalities to participate in a national conservation initiative. This guide is intended to help municipalities: understand the processes and programs available for identifying, protecting and conserving local heritage; plan heritage initiatives and integrate these initiatives into other community plans and programs; identify significant historic places and determine ways to protect historic places; and access and develop conservation incentive programs. This publication is one in a series designed to help Albertans create and implement local heritage programs to protect the historic places they value and wish to preserve.

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Identifying historic places. Part 2. Heritage survey field guide

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A completed municipal heritage survey provides a window on a community’s social and architectural history. This booklet provides detailed information about three aspects of completing a heritage... More ≫

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A completed municipal heritage survey provides a window on a community’s social and architectural history. This booklet provides detailed information about three aspects of completing a heritage survey: fieldwork, including photographic documentation; historical research; and completing the Heritage Survey Form. The publication is one in a series designed to help Albertans create and implement local heritage programs to protect the historic places they value and wish to preserve. Each publication in the series describes the processes involved in identifying, evaluating and managing locally significant historic places in Alberta.

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Identifying historic places. Part 3. Heritage survey codes

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A completed municipal heritage survey provides a window on a community’s social and architectural history. Using the Alberta Heritage Survey Form helps ensure that this information is gathered in... More ≫

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A completed municipal heritage survey provides a window on a community’s social and architectural history. Using the Alberta Heritage Survey Form helps ensure that this information is gathered in a consistent way across the province and over time. This booklet provides detailed lists of the codes needed to complete the Alberta Heritage Survey Forms and is meant to serve as a reference tool to identify and record important information about resources included in a heritage survey. The publication is one in a series designed to help Albertans create and implement local heritage programs to protect the historic places they value and wish to preserve.

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Identifying historic places. Part 1. Conducting a municipal heritage survey

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Municipal heritage surveys are conducted to identify, document and understand potential historic resources in a community. This guide provides information on how to plan and manage a heritage... More ≫

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Municipal heritage surveys are conducted to identify, document and understand potential historic resources in a community. This guide provides information on how to plan and manage a heritage survey and discusses the survey documentation that will result. The publication is one in a series designed to help Albertans create and implement local heritage programs to protect the historic places they value and wish to preserve. Each publication in the series describes the processes involved in identifying, evaluating and managing locally significant historic places in Alberta.

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Evaluating historic places : eligibility, significance and integrity

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Under the Historical Resources Act, Alberta’s municipalities have the power to designate historic resources within their jurisdictions as Municipal Historic Resources. Some municipalities have... More ≫

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Under the Historical Resources Act, Alberta’s municipalities have the power to designate historic resources within their jurisdictions as Municipal Historic Resources. Some municipalities have found it helpful to create a heritage inventory that includes all historic places that are eligible for designation within the municipality. To guide municipalities in the selection of resources for inclusion in a municipal heritage inventory or designation as Municipal Historic Resources, the Government of Alberta's Historic Resources Management Branch has developed a standardized, three-part evaluation process, which is outlined in this booklet. This publication is one in a series designed to help Albertans create and implement local heritage programs to protect the historic places they value and wish to preserve. Each publication in the series describes the processes involved in identifying, evaluating and managing locally significant historic places in Alberta.

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Managing historic places : designating municipal historic resources

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Communities across Alberta have significant historic places that citizens would like to recognize and conserve. Municipal Historic Resources designation is a tool municipalities can use to ensure... More ≫

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Communities across Alberta have significant historic places that citizens would like to recognize and conserve. Municipal Historic Resources designation is a tool municipalities can use to ensure significant places are preserved. This guide explains how to designate a Municipal Historic Resource under Alberta’s Historical Resources Act. It also describes the implications of designation, particularly how alteration permits are issued. This publication is one in a series designed to help Albertans create and implement local heritage programs to protect the historic places they value and wish to preserve.

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