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RIPS Newsletter 08-2015 RIPSRIPS okc okc sland sland PreservationPreservation Society Society NEWS AdvocatesNEWS for Historic Architecture Advocates for Historic Architecture www.www.www.RockIslandPreservation.RockIslandPreservation.RockIslandPreservation.orgorgorg orgorgorgorg NovemberAugustNovember 18, 15, 15, 2015 20112011 HomeTheThe Establishment Establishment of Lucy Hotchkiss,Theater Theater (former (former 2306 Capri Capri 11thTheater) Theater) Ave 220 A, 19th 220Moline Street 19th ILStreet MondayTuesday ThisRIPS willis sponsoring be a regular a free business public showing meeting. of the award winning PBS Tuesday RIPS is sponsoring a free public showing of the award winning PBS 7:007:007:00 PM documentarydocumentary The The Greenest Greenest Building. Building. 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Remember to keep the third Tuesday of each month marked on your calendar for monthly RIPS meetings and activities THETHE GREENEST GREENEST BUILDING BUILDING YOUR STORY “““Green”THE “Sustainable” CAMPBELL “Small Environmental CENTER Footpri nt” “““Green” “Sustainable”“Reduce, “Small reuse, Environmental recycle” Footprint” Why I Love In theThe past Campbell decade these “Reduce,Center terms reuse, for and recycle”Historic many more Preservation have been given Studies new Old Buildings Inmeanings the past decadeand interpretations these terms and when many we more talk have about been our given built new environ- meaningsment.is located What and just interpretationsdoes north it all meanof us when into ourMountwe talkcitizens Carroll,about and our Illinois.ho builtw canenviron- Itwe was encour- started Recent newsletters have in the mid-1980’s with a mission of offering a comprehensive ment.agecurriculum the What greening does focusedit ofall ourmean communities?on to ourmuseum citizens andcollection how can wecare encour- and historic featured the thoughts and ageLearnpreservation the greeningmore as ofprocesses.you our enjoy communities? a Itgood is loc movieated onon Tuesday,a beautiful No vembercampus 15,that insights of some RIPS beginningtraces its at history7 pm at tothe a Establishment secondary school Theatre n amed(former Mount Capri Thea-Carroll “Themembers, Greenest with Building” the theme LearnSeminary. more as you enjoy a good movie on Tuesday, November 15, beginningtre), 220 at19th 7 pm Street at the inEstablishment Rock Island. 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So there is not a meeting Do you have a story to tell furniture conservator, a new organization premieredawards. last January in Portland, Oregon and has won several Novemberabout yTuesdayour 15, affection 2011 offering classes in historic preservation was for old homes? awards.With examples of greenborn. buildings Today for allthe usescenter - and welcomes how they students were DoorNovember open at 15,6:30 2011 pm made green and what makesfrom aroundthem green the world - the whilehour-lon alsog servingmovie of- as a Please share! 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Narrator David Ogden Stiers pulls The Establishment Theater ating sustainable communities. www.RockIslandPreservation.org 220Free 19th AdmissionStreet Rock Island Il it all together by underscoring the important role of buildings in cre- Don't miss this one-time-onlyVisit showing www. campbellcenterof The Greenest Building.org for coursesand stay Freewill donation for snacks ating sustainable communities. for a group discussion of sustainable buildingand more init iativesinformation. in the Quad Cities. CashFree beverages Admission Refreshments will be available, too, and there is plenty of free parking Freewill donation for snacks Don't miss this one-time-only showing of The Greenest Building and stay Rock Island Preservation Society P.O. Boxfornearby a3261 group in downtown discussionRock Island, of Rock sustainable Illin Island.ois 61204 building -3261 init iatives wwwRockIslandPreservation.org in the Quad Cities. Cash beverages Refreshments will be available, too, and there is plenty of free parking nearby in downtown Rock Island. HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONFERENCE Carbondale was host to this year’s joint Illinois Historic Preservation and Main Street Conference in June. This is the first time that the two conferences were held together and it was a great opportunity to learn more about the Main Street program and ways we can work together to preserve our historic downtown and encourage heritage tourism. The theme of the conference was embodied in a keynote address by Ed McMahon entitled “Where Am I? The Power of Uniqueness”. Subsequent workshops addressed areas including: property tax assessment freeze; incentives for historic commercial buildings and use of TIFs; legal issues for preservation advocates; and marketing strategies for adaptive reuse. The conference ended with a luncheon address by Cory Jobe, Director of Illinois Office of Tourism titled “Tourism’s Impact on Illinois’ Economy”. It was a rousing call to each of us to return to our communities and focus on identifying the history, structures and features that make our city a unique place to visit, but even more important, a unique and wonderful place to live. RIPS members Linda Anderson and Jaan Sturgis attended the conference and share their notes. Linda focuses on “The Main Street Approach”; Jaan summarizes the historic tax credit available in Rock Island. THE MAIN STREET APPROACH By Linda Anderson The Power of Uniqueness Driving down a commercial strip in most mid-sized cities it would be hard to tell if you were in Oklahoma or Illinois. You see all the same big box stores and restaurants. Reflective of the Main Street approach, it is the uniqueness of your community that will attract residents and visitors. Focus on your history, identify your assets and build a community around these features. As baby boomers retire and more people can work from anywhere, the choice of where to live is based on a feeling of community. Find your community’s identity and be proud of it. Many cities have too much commercial space (often unoccupied). Allowing commercial development all over the place is bad for your downtown and also your city. And though businesses often say they are looking for project ready sites, large open spaces are perceived as blight
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