Thursday, April 21, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Legislation introduced by Rep. Afendoulis, R-Grand Rapids, and Sen. MacGregor, R-Rockford, would severely undermine a local government’s ability to protect areas of historic significance from insensitive development or demolition. New stipulations would require that 2/3 of property owners within a proposed district boundary consent to establishing a local historic district AND that the citywide electorate also vote in favor. Additionally, Michigan communities would be required to reapply to continue existing local historic districts every 10 years. (Conversely, dissolving a local historic district would NOT require the same steps, and could be eliminated without guidelines, justification, or community input). The State Historic Preservation Review Board, a neutral third party, would also be removed from appeals decisions, potentially politicizing the process.
For these reasons, and several others, HB 5232 and SB 720 would weaken protections for historic resources and threaten the viability of local historic districts in Michigan. Our historic places and neighborhoods are too important to allow this to happen. Bring your questions, insights, and concerns about the important issues that affect our historic districts.. WHERE: The Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament, 9844 Woodward, Detroit WHEN: Thursday, April 21, at 6:00 pm |
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The Detroit Historic Neighborhoods Coalition (DHNC) was established in 1999 for residents to have a united voice in their community's development and revitalization. |