When concerned citizens do approach Preservation Chicago, most often, the motivating catalyst is the threat or occurrence of a teardown in their neighborhood.

Recently, our organization has embarked on a campaign called The Landmark District Initiative. This campaign is designed to inform communities about the benefits of creating Landmark Districts. Our educational outreach provides the facts, both pro and con, that communities need in order to determine if the creation of a Landmark District is the right planning strategy for their neighborhood or block.

Frequently, a series of community meetings are conducted, during which we hold open question and answer forums, provide guidance, and disseminate information that, at the request of the community, can also include our slide lecture.

You can also find the answers to these and many more questions in our Landmarking FAQ’s, as well as an independent study conducted on how the creation of landmark districts has affected property values across the country. If you have concerns about the architectural future of your neighborhood or of a particular building, or would like to schedule a slide presentation, please Contact Us. We would be honored to serve your community.