The ordinance and guidelines, which were adopted after public input, identify the uses and designs the community had determined should be encouraged and applies them to the individual applications. The International Special Review District Board also works on large streetscape projects for the benefit of the community. For example, the Board worked with City Light and the community to find a replacement ornamental street light. The new lights are much brighter and smaller in scale, providing greater street light for pedestrians and adding to the neighborhood's public safety. The review board also reviews major projects for their impact on the neighborhood, such as the proposed new sports stadium.
Information provided by staff and board allow impacts to be analyzed more accurately.
Historic preservation is preservation not just of buildings but of the community. Buildings are an important part of the story because they tell of the businesses, homes, and meetings places that are part of our lives and make up our community. The International Special Review District Board joins with the rest of the community in working to strengthen the neighborhood's economic vitality, safety, and physical attractiveness.