Preservation Commission approves guidelines for historic districts
The Starkville Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously to submit to city aldermen its previously agreed upon recommendations establishing three historic districts’ design guidelines.
HPC could send historic district design standards to aldermen
Today, Starkville’s Historic Preservation Commission could recommend the nomination and adoption of three historic districts and their related design standards to the city board of aldermen.
The commission meets 5:30 p.m. today in the City Hall Courtroom.
Advocates, foes weigh in on Historic District
Both sides of the Starkville Historic District debate were present and vocal during Tuesday’s public hearing held by the Starkville Historic Preservation Commission.
Our View: Downtown preservation efforts pay dividends for all
Local economies have evolved. We’ve gone from chasing smokestacks to embracing small business and entrepreneurship. At the center of this economic model is a vibrant downtown.
Board OKs plans to make downtown Starkville a national historic district
The Starkville Historic Preservation Commission is officially on board with the Starkville Central Neighborhood Foundation’s move to get downtown recognized as a national historic district.
Monday meeting will provide info on historic district designation
STARKVILLE — Downtown building owners could soon have incentives to renovate their properties.
The Starkville Central Neighborhood Found-ation is more than a year into the process of applying for a spot on the National Register of Historic Places and hopes to learn soon if downtown is eligible.