RALEIGH HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
In 1961 City Council established the City’s first historic preservation committee. The Raleigh Historic Development Commission (RHDC) is the successor organization to that committee. Over the years, many citizens in service have collaborated with the City to preserve Raleigh’s history and character by:
Contributing to statewide and national historic preservation policy [A-S-P Associates v. City of Raleigh, 298 N.C. 207, 258 S.E.2d 444 (1979)]
Developing and adopting historic preservation ordinances
Generating the historic preservation element of the City’s Comprehensive Plan
Designating local and National Register historic districts
Publishing Design Guidelines for exterior changes to locally-designated properties
Founding the Raleigh Historic Landmarks program
Adding the City of Raleigh as a destination in the National Register of Historic Places’ Travel Itinerary Clink will open up a new window
Developing relationships with historic communities and entities throughout the city, county, and state
Educating the public through preservation publications and lecture series
Providing technical assistance to historic district and landmark property owners and stewards
Providing public support of external historic preservation efforts throughout the city