Work completed last year in Historic Downtown Toccoa is continuing to garner the interest of the state.
At an award ceremony in Augusta on Friday, May 15, Main Street Toccoa received the "Excellence in Rehabilitation" award from Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, in which they recognized the canopy removal project and subsequent efforts to preserve downtown buildings.
Connie Tabor, Toccoa’s Community Planning and Downtown Development Director, and Chip Wright, GA Mountains RDC Preservation, received the award on behalf of the City of Toccoa at The Georgia Trust’s Spring Ramble, held at the Sacred Heart Cultural Center. Wright nominated Toccoa.
"It’s encouraging to see the interest state leaders have in our historic district," said Tabor. "This award shows that Georgia is pointing to Toccoa when they think of good examples of preservation policies being used to strengthen local economies and create new business and consumer opportunities."
"The 2009 Georgia Preservation Awards illustrate the best preservation activity in the state, and we are pleased to recognize Toccoa for its significant contribution to preservation," said Mark McDonald, President and CEO of the Georgia Trust.
The mission of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation is to promote an appreciation of Georgia’s diverse historic resources and provide for their protection and use to preserve, enhance, and revitalize Georgia’s communities.
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Monday, May 18, 2009
Friday, May 15, 2009
Main Street Toccoa marks 10 years of Accreditation
The National Trust Main Street Center has again designated Toccoa as an accredited National Main Street Program for meeting commercial district revitalization performance standards.
"We congratulate Main Street Toccoa’s Program for meeting our established performance standards," says Doug Loescher, director of the National Trust Main Street Center. Main Street Toccoa has been accredited nationally each year since 1999.
"Rebuilding a district’s economic health and maintaining that success requires broad-based community involvement and support, in addition to establishing a solid organization with sound management that is committed to long-term success."
National Trust found that Toccoa is utilizing comprehensive and sustainable revitalization efforts and continues to carry forth their mission, foster strong public-private partnerships, and preserve historic buildings.
Since 1980, the National Trust has helped hundreds of downtowns across the nation reclaim the quality of life that only a thriving community center can provide. Through the Main Street Four-Point Approach to commercial district revitalization, which combines historic preservation and economic development, the Center has forged a nationwide movement for the revival of America’s historic and traditional commercial districts.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a non-profit membership organization that helps people protect, enhance, and enjoy the places that matter to them. For more information visit: www.nationaltrust.org
"We congratulate Main Street Toccoa’s Program for meeting our established performance standards," says Doug Loescher, director of the National Trust Main Street Center. Main Street Toccoa has been accredited nationally each year since 1999.
"Rebuilding a district’s economic health and maintaining that success requires broad-based community involvement and support, in addition to establishing a solid organization with sound management that is committed to long-term success."
National Trust found that Toccoa is utilizing comprehensive and sustainable revitalization efforts and continues to carry forth their mission, foster strong public-private partnerships, and preserve historic buildings.
Since 1980, the National Trust has helped hundreds of downtowns across the nation reclaim the quality of life that only a thriving community center can provide. Through the Main Street Four-Point Approach to commercial district revitalization, which combines historic preservation and economic development, the Center has forged a nationwide movement for the revival of America’s historic and traditional commercial districts.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a non-profit membership organization that helps people protect, enhance, and enjoy the places that matter to them. For more information visit: www.nationaltrust.org
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