The goal of the NRI program is to have a long-term impact on the city's older neighborhoods. To do this, the investment in neighborhood housing should add to the value and life of the property. The City has identified the following priorities for rehab work. The proposed project must address the applicable items in the following order.
Basements are a difficult issue for many homeowners.
Provided the condition of the upper floors of the home warrant the investment, the NRI incentives can generally be used to make structural improvements to basements, including bracing of walls and other structural repairs, installation of drain tile and sump pumps, etc. Since almost all of the properties in the NRI-targerted neighborhoods are historic properties, rehab projects should take into account the historic nature of the house and the neighborhood and implement improvements that are sensitive to that character. Addresses appropriateness of preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and reconstruction for particular projects. Technical Preservation Briefs How-to publications on specific restoration topics. Return to Planning Dept Home Page Send mail to the Planning Webmaster with questions or comments about this web site.