Neighborhood Maps
Use these maps to find out what your neighborhood is called, the first step to learning about how to preserve it.
Salt Lake City
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Community Council Districts -
Local and National Historic Districts - Neighborhood Maps-- Sugarhouse, Yalecrest subdivisions
Local and National Historic Districts
SugarhouseSouth Salt Lake City
Provo
Ogden
Historic Preservation in Salt Lake City
Response to several questions regarding local historic districts - Developed by the Salt Lake City Planning Division, this Q&A style fact sheet addresses many of the top questions about local historic district designation while specifically looking at issues regarding the Yalecrest Neighborhood. This style could be adapted to another potentially eligible neighborhood in Utah to explain a local historic district.
Frequently Asked Questions About Local Historic Districts
Citywide Historic Preservation Plan (draft from Salt Lake City)
Additions
It is possible to create more space in your historic building without compromising its historic character. These resources will help you get started on your project by sharing principles of compatible design.
Celebrating Compatible Design: Creating New Spaces in Historic Homes - booklet by Utah Heritage Foundation.
Preservation Brief 14: New Exterior Additions to Historic Building - a National Park Service publication.
New Additions section of The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation & Illustrated Guidelines.
Avoiding Incompatible Rooftop Additions – from the National Park ServiceHistoric Window Rehabilitation
You can preserve your historic windows AND save energy (and therefore, money).
Windows: Your Questions Answered - from the Utah State Historic Preservation Office.
Frequently Asked Questions About Windows – 4 reasons why historic windows matter and 4 myths about replacement windows. (developed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation)
National Trust Weatherization Guide for Windows – Presents frequently asked questions, links, and resources intended to not only inform and inspire, but to demonstrate how you can keep your old windows, achieve energy efficiency, and be "green" throughout the process.
Insurance
National Trust Insurance Services - comprehensive insurance solutions to historic property owners and preservation organizations.
Seismic Retrofit
Living in Utah means being prepared for the likelihood of earthquakes. These resources show how to fortify your historic building to survive seismic changes.
Bracing for the Big One - Information to help you plan and carry out a seismic upgrade while preserving the important features and character of your historic house.
Techniques for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings (FEMA 547, 2006) - This document from the Federal Emergency Management Agency describes common seismic rehabilitation techniques used for buildings represented in the set of standard building types in FEMA seismic publications.
Teardowns
Home towns become ghost towns one block at a time. Utah Heritage Foundation has fought against demolition of our historic built environment since our establishment in 1966. We consistently advocate that they are many alternatives to demolition, an action where we lose so much, and usually gain little.
Teardown Tools on the Web: Managing Teardowns – Preserving Community Character and Livability – by the National Trust for Historic Preservation The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly of the Built Environment: Teardowns and Rebuilds in Yalecrest and Historic Preservation – by Mark McGrath, Utah APA
What's Wrong with Teardowns: A Visual Analysis – by the National Trust for Historic Preservation
