HALS encourages partnerships with private, government and educational institutions to develop landscape documentation and encourage landscape preservation. View of Lower Terrace Pool at Meridian Hill Park. Historic landscapes are special places. They are important touchstones of national, regional, and local identity. They foster a sense of community and place.
Historic landscapes are also fragile places.
They are affected by the forces of nature, and by commercial and residential development, vandalism and neglect. They undergo changes that are often unpredictable and irreversible. For these reasons and for the benefit of future generations, it is important to document these places. Current Status of HALS Because this is a new program, many of the details have not been finalized, including funding. Concerns to be addressed include permanent funding, project selection criteria, partnerships, documentation process and techniques, etc.