Category: Historic Preservation

HENA has worked hard to preserve the historic nature of the homes and region.

Why we need a Transition Zone between the Historic Eastside and Lower Downtown

~ Mauda Moran

Giant, insensitive blocks built right up against delightful, small, historic homes. Blocks that are taller than almost all of the buildings along Main. No privacy, backyards plunged into shadow, increased parking pressures... This elevation shows what is possible here in Longmont taken to its logical conclusion. (And we've been seeing this sort of thing in … Continue reading Why we need a Transition Zone between the Historic Eastside and Lower Downtown

Help replace our disappearing protections with a Conservation Overlay

Featured ~ Historic Eastside Neighborhood Association

Join the community support for the Historic Eastside’s C-O by signing our petition. We've now got over 100 signatures. Let's go for 150! Thank you! Why do we need a Conservation Overlay? On Sept 1, a new Land Development Code is scheduled for adoption by the City Council.  In that process HENA will change from … Continue reading Help replace our disappearing protections with a Conservation Overlay

Historic Eastside Architectural Surveys

~ Mauda Moran

Determining the historic assets in a neighborhood is the first step towards actively preserving that area. Since 2001, HENA has been working with the City of Longmont to obtain architectural surveys of its historic homes.   Homes have been surveyed to determine how many historic and potentially historic properties were located in the neighborhood. Sometimes … Continue reading Historic Eastside Architectural Surveys

Historic Eastside Revitalization Plan (2006)

~ Mauda Moran

Back in 2006, the Historic Eastside was struggling somewhat as a neighborhood. The City of Longmont funded us to come up with our most pressing needs. We worked together to identify projects, programs and action steps that would enhance the appearance, preserve the character and improve the public and private properties of the neighborhood. Read … Continue reading Historic Eastside Revitalization Plan (2006)