Historic Preservation Historic preservation is an endeavor that involves the entire community. By linking our past to our future, civic pride can be greatly enhanced. It is the purpose of this document to educate the community on preservation and aide property owners in understanding the value of their investment. Increasingly, residents and property owners are discovering that by preserving the community's heritage, historic resources are enhanced and neighborhood character is increased.
Citizens recognize that buildings from our past help define our identity for the future.
By preserving historic properties in Denton, a visual link is established to earlier residents who worked hard to create an enriched quality of life for our city and for their families. Historic preservation aides in maintaining a high quality of life in the community. Often times, older neighborhoods contain features that support community life. By preserving historic homes, Denton promotes a quality of life desired by its residents. Protecting these buildings that contribute to this higher quality of life can help to stabilize neighborhoods.