The Idaho State Historic Preservation Office is seeking public input to assist in the update of the Idaho Historic Preservation Plan (IHPP). The plan was last updated eight years ago, and since that time the population of Idaho has grown by over 250,000.
The IHPP establishes the priorities and goals for the historic preservation community throughout the State of Idaho. With so many different groups and organizations making up Idaho’s historic preservation community, it is necessary to have a common framework for our efforts. The purpose of the IHPP is to help ensure that all of these dedicated and passionate preservationists are better able to carry out the work necessary to try and bring the plan’s vision to reality. The plan identifies priorities for historic preservation activities throughout Idaho.
HOURS
Monday-Friday | 8 am-5 pm
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LOCATION
210 Main St.
Boise, ID 83702
CONTACT US
(208) 334-3861
Purpose
The Idaho Historic Preservation Plan establishes the priorities and goals for the historic preservation community throughout the State of Idaho. This community includes individuals and organizations on all levels and of all types, not just the State Historic Preservation Office – it includes Tribes, nonprofit organizations, private firms, other government agencies, historic preservation commissions, owners of historic properties, and individuals. With so many different groups and organizations making up Idaho’s historic preservation community, it is necessary to have a common framework for our efforts. The purpose of the IHPP is help ensure that all of these dedicated and passionate preservationist are better able to carry out the work necessary to try and bring the Plan’s vision to reality.
Public Engagement
It is the intent of the SHPO that the updated Idaho State Historic Preservation Plan is truly a state-wide plan, which will serve the people of Idaho in the coming years. To this end, the Idaho State Historic Preservation Office intends to conduct the public engagement portion of the State Historic Preservation Plan Update process in a way that achieves the goals of this Public Engagement Plan and adheres to the Guiding Principles to the greatest degree possible. To accomplish this, the Idaho SHPO intends to use a wide range of methods and opportunities, both online and in-person, to engage the public from around the state. Each of these is intended to ensure that the Idaho SHPO gets a wide range of input for the updated State Historic Preservation Plan.
Open Houses
The Idaho State Historic Preservation Office will be holding public open houses to seek input on the update to the state historic preservation plan. From March to June of 2024, open houses were held in seven cities across the state: Twin Falls, Pocatello, Idaho Falls, Caldwell, Lewiston, Coeur d’Alene, and Boise.