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YOU HELP LOUISVILLE~S ECONOMY <br />........................................... <br />Heritage tourism is an impor- <br />tant part of the economy. People <br />visit Louisville because of its <br />character. Heritage tourism gener- <br />ated an estimated $3.4 billion in <br />Colorado in 2003 alone. * <br />* Clarion Associates, "The Economic Benefits of <br />HistoricPreservation in Colorado, 2005 Update;' <br />Colorado Historical Foundation (July 2005), p. <br />13. This publication isavailable at http://colora- <br />dohistory-oahp.org/publications/16ZO.htm. <br />Restoration of historic build- <br />ingsemploys local craftsmen. <br />Demolition and reconstruction <br />is almost always more expensive <br />than renovation, evE~n if you are <br />adding a sensitive addition. <br />YOU HELP SUSTAIN PROPERTY VALUES <br />Historic structures stabilize <br />property values, providing hom- <br />eownersecurity and a safe return <br />for investors in historic proper- <br />ties.* <br />* Clarion Associates, "The Economic Benefits of <br />Historic Preservation in Colorado, 2005 Update;' <br />Colorado Historical Foundation (July 2005), pp. <br />Z4-30. <br />YOUR HISTORIC HOME IS UNIQUE <br />........................................... <br />Your home has architecture, <br />history, and character that are <br />unique. By preserving it you are <br />saving a part of history and a part <br />of Louisville. Reusing and adapt- <br />ing your home to modern uses is <br />possible and encouraged. Help <br />save the character of your home- <br />town. <br />ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE <br />................................... <br />The Historic Preservation Commission's De- <br />sign Review Committee is available to offer lim- <br />ited assistance and recommendations onyour <br />Old Town home remodel project. Architects on <br />the committee are available to give you advice <br />on addition location, height and massing, and <br />second story step-backs. <br />Committee members are able to give you <br />ideas that may help to maintain your old home's <br />character as you plan your addition. <br />This assistance is best taken early in your <br />planning process. More limited assistance is <br />available once your design is complete. <br />To avail yourself of this assistance, please con- <br />tact Meredyth Muth at muthm@ci.louisville.co.us <br />or 303.335.4536. 13 <br />The Historic Preservation Commission advises <br />the City Council and City staff on preservation <br />issues. In addition, the Commission oversees the <br />process for properties in Louisville to be designat- <br />ed aslocal landmarks of historical relevance. <br />To find out about preservation incentives <br />that are available to owners of historic buildings, <br />please contact Meredyth Muth at 303.335.4536 or <br />muthm@ci.louisville.co.us. <br /> <br />~.. <br />839 McKinley Avenue <br />1116 LaFarge Avenue <br />