Historic Preservation Commission Agenda and Packet 2016 01 11

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MURP Capstone Client Project Proposal 2015 Why is this issue of particular relevance to your organization at this time, and what are the practical implications of this issue or problem? The City of Louisville recently completed its first adopted Preservation Master Plan. A key immediate action item in the Plan is to "analyze factors leading to demolitions." Based upon the study, Louisville can develop appropriate policies and practices that balance the importance of historic buildings to the city's small -town character, image, and heritage with both private property rights and the realities of the community's development climate. Capstone projects may be completed by one student, or projects with a larger scope may be completed by a team of two or three students. However, each student must contribute a unique piece of the project. How many students do you anticipate working on this proposed project? 1 What are the activities/ tasks you expect the Capstone student to undertake? (e.g., conduct a survey, create a plan, conduct a GIS analysis). (If this is a team project, identify each team member's anticipated activities.) • Research and map demolished buildings • Conduct stakeholder interviews • Brainstorm list of factors leading to demolition, including economic value • Research list of factors and rate their impact on historic building demolition • Make recommendations on policies related to historic building demolition • Present findings to City Boards & Commissions What are the deliverables that are expected of the Capstone student at the completion of the project? (e.g., a comprehensive report, recommendations). (If this is a team project, identify each team member's expected deliverables.) Report on historic building demolition Presentation on historic building demolition What specific skills or qualifications would be helpful for the Capstone student(s) to have in order to address this problem? (e.q., knowledge of specific software, experience in your issue area) Basic GIS skills Data analysis skills Knowledge of real estate economic Interest in preservation planning Effective communication skills Basic graphic design using Adobe Creative Suite (preferred, not necessary)