2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, April 2024

Historic Preservation

Action HP 1.2 Evaluation of Archaeological Significance

Research other municipal archaeology programs and consider incorporating archaeological considerations

in development plan review to ensure that archaeological significance is evaluated.

Action HP 1.3 Cultural and Heritage Tourism Marketing Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Raleigh Alliance, owners of heritage sites, and others in Wake and surrounding counties to develop cohesive historic identity themes, marketing products, and educational leisure experiences for residents and visitors.

Action HP 1.4 Wayfinding and Interpretive Signage

Include historic resources in the city’s wayfinding signage system. Explore the feasibility of wayfinding signs on the city Greenways. Strengthen the Capital City Trail as a heritage and cultural tourism resource.

Action HP 1.5 Completed 2015

Action HP 1.6 Historic Resource Interpretation Through Digital Technologies Expand educational and outreach opportunities afforded by existing and emerging electronic media, including specialized smartphone apps, GPS annotation, and touchscreen kiosks and displays.

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