It created the Main Street Approach to downtown revitalization, and promotes the use of the approach to communities to revitalize their traditional commercial areas. It serves as the nation's clearinghouse for information, technical assistance, research and advocacy on preservation-based commercial district revitalization . Articles from the magazine are available on-line as well as a wealth of information covering everything from old house plans, restoration hints and tips, how to find a pro for those projects and products. Links included are home restoration expert Bob Vila, nationally syndicated columnist Tim Carter at Ask the Builder and Restoration Tips by Ian Evans. Researching a building s history.
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For instance there are subjects for organizations for historical preservation, research, house styles, renovation and many more. The Swiss Avenue Historic District is one of the finest early twentieth century neighborhoods in the Southwest. Just two miles from downtown Dallas, the district has over two hundred homes with excellent examples of more than a dozen historical styles. Swiss Avenue's broad sidewalks and lush evergreen median form the centerpiece to this neighborhood's handsome, architect-designed homes. Adjacent Bryan Parkway offers a more intimate neighborhood scale and has one the Texas' best collections of Craftsman style homes.