Preserving Our Heritage: Understanding Preservation Easements

Preservation easements are powerful tools in conservationists' and heritage enthusiasts' arsenal. They offer a legal mechanism to safeguard historic sites and cultural landmarks for future generations. This lecture delves into the intricacies of preservation easements, exploring their importance, mechanics, and implications.

This lecture, led by Preservation Utah’s own Historic Properties Program Manager, Robyn, covers the fundamental concepts underlying preservation easements. Including the legal concept of easements and how they are utilized in the context of preservation. The critical role preservation easements play in protecting historic buildings and neighborhoods. The legal framework surrounding preservation easements includes establishing, monitoring, and enforcing these agreements. We will examine the benefits and challenges associated with preservation easements from the perspectives of property owners, communities, and conservation organizations.

You will learn about a real-world example of how Preservation Utah’s easement program has had and continues to positively impact the neighborhood, the Marmalade District.

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