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Reaching Out, Reaching In
A Guide to Creating Effective Public Participation
for State Historic Preservation Programs

by
Barry R. Lawson, Ellen P. Ryan, and Rebecca Bartlett Hutchison
Web Edition 2002 (originally published in 1993)


 

Reaching Out,
Reaching In

Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction
A Note on the Authors

Section 1. Reaching Out
Section 2. Preservation Vision 2000
Section 3. Reaching In

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Section 2
"Preservation Vision 2000"

Public Participation and the Maryland Plan


Appendix
Public Opinion Questionnaire

MARYLAND HISTORICAL TRUST
PRESERVATION VISION 2000: THE MARYLAND PLAN
WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT QUESTIONNAIRE

  1. What types of issues within the field of historic preservation are of particular interest to you? (Check as many as appropriate)
  2. ___individual landmark designations ___easements
    ___historic district guidelines ___renovation/rehabilitation of
    historic structures
    ___legislation ___general preservation policy
    ___property rights ___new development adjacent to landmark/district
    ___protection of burial sites ___archaeological site looting
    ___land use policies ___other (please specify)

  3. What types of resources are of particular interest to you? (Check as many as appropriate)
  4. ___structures ___archaeological sites
    ___districts ___culture/folklore
    ___landscapes ___other (please specify)

  5. What three historical and/or cultural resources do you value most in your community? (Structures, objects, traditions, sites, etc.)
  6. 1. ______

    2. ______

    3. ______

  7. Are there any important resources in your community that have been lost?
  8. Which one would you most like to have held onto?

  9. How would you rate the level of preservation success your community has achieved?
  10. Not Successful Somewhat Successful Very Successful

  11. What actions could be taken to better serve your community’s historic and cultural preservation needs? (i.e., ordinances, outreach services, technical assistance, research) By whom?
  12. Based on today’s presentation, do you agree with the primary goals and objectives of the Maryland Historical Trust?
  13. Don't Agree Somewhat Agree Fully Agree

  14. Are you familiar with the 1986 Maryland Comprehensive Historic Preservation Plan?
  15. ___Yes ___No

  16. If yes, how would you rate the value of the Plan?
  17. Not Useful Somewhat Useful Very Useful

  18. Are there any preservation goals and objectives you feel are not adequately addressed in the current Comprehensive Plan? (Please use back of questionnaire if needed.)
  19. In terms of improving the effectiveness of historic and cultural preservation efforts, what suggestions would you have to supplement MHT’s current programs and services?
  20. Are you familiar with any of the publications of the Maryland Historic Trust?
  21. ___Yes ___No

    If yes, please indicate which documents in the space below:

    ___In Context ___Preservation Progress
    ___Tapestry ___Indian Affairs
    ___Pendulum ___Other (please specify)
    ___Preservation White Paper Series   

  22. Have you attended any Maryland Historical Trust sponsored conferences or workshops?
  23. ___Yes ___No

    If yes, please indicate which conference and/or workshop in the space below:

  24. Was the workshop you attended today valuable in terms of your understanding of MHT’s goals, objectives and the role of the Maryland Comprehensive Historic Preservation Plan?
  25. Not Helpful Somewhat Helpful Very Helpful

  26. Did you feel you had an adequate opportunity to express your views at today’s workshop?
  27. ___Yes ___No

    If no, please elaborate:

  28. What improvements could be used for future workshops or conferences? (i.e., length of session, speaker topics, participation methods, etc.)
  29. What primary interest do you represent today? (Please check one)
  30. ___professional consultant ___interested citizen
    ___lawyer ___government official
    ___urban/regional planner ___preservation advocate
    ___developer ___architect
    ___architectural historian ___archaeologist
    ___landscape architect ___educator
    ___other (please specify)   

  31. Please specify you place of residence. Please specify your place of work, if different.
  32. County:_____ County:_____
    City/Town:_____ City/Town:_____
    Number of Years at Residence:_____   

  33. What type of jurisdiction do you typically work with? (Check as many as appropriate)
  34. ___Local: city, town or village ___Countywide
    ___Regional Area ___Statewide

 

The Maryland Historical Trust appreciates your participation in today’s preservation planning workshop and your viewpoints expressed in this questionnaire. If you have any further comments or questions regarding the Comprehensive Plan, please contact….[name and telephone number omitted].

 

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