Our Advocacy Work
Preservation Utah’s advocacy program advances the protection of Utah’s historic places by strengthening policy, empowering communities, and elevating public understanding of preservation’s value. Serving communities across Utah’s 29 counties, 44 cities, and 101 towns, the program is grounded in the belief that preservation is most effective when it is informed, coordinated, and community-driven.
Platform
2026 marks the inaugural year of Preservation Utah’s Advocacy Platform. The platform was established to bring clarity, focus, and intentionality to our advocacy work—ensuring that our efforts are strategic, coordinated, and positioned to make the greatest possible impact statewide. Rather than responding issue by issue, the platform provides a shared framework for how Preservation Utah leads, collaborates, and communicates on behalf of historic places across Utah.
The Advocacy Platform will be reviewed and refined annually to respond to evolving needs, opportunities, and community priorities. In this inaugural year, the platform serves as both a foundation and a roadmap—guiding how we build systems, strengthen partnerships, and align advocacy tools for long-term effectiveness.
For this inaugural year, Preservation Utah’s advocacy efforts are focused on three interconnected priorities: