NEIGHBORHOOD EDUCATION BOOKLETS TO BE PRODUCED

Every neighborhood tells a story unique to its own heritage. Some of these neighborhoods are in preservation districts. But every neighborhood needs preservation of its own unique history. Therefore, the Neighborhood Awareness Committee is crafting booklets that will describe the various neighborhoods throughout the City of Buffalo.

These booklets will provide background information on the whens, wheres and whys of development. They will create neighborhood pride and can be used as an education tool for local schools and other youth endeavors.

supplementary to these booklets, an insert for the preservation districts will be provided that explains preservation code. This insert will be presented to the BNRA for their distribution to assure prospective buyers in preservation areas are aware of these codes and repair guidelines before purchase.

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Tim Tielman has a unique approach to Neighborhood Awareness. It is with this in mind that he heads up this essential committee.

Partnering with residents of historic neighborhoods for the promotion, identification, and outreach of heritage sites is paramount to the Preservation Movement in Buffalo, NY. Through effective, open communication, we will foster partnerships that had been previously neglected.

This committee will combine the efforts and talents of our residents with existing preservation organizations and other groups to succeed. The current Preservation Districts in the City need to be promoted to their best potential. This committee will work with neighborhoods to identify the stories behind the scenes and other historic morsels to add flavor to future tourism endeavors and to allow each community to embrace its own history.

The Neighborhood Awareness Committee also will attempt to identify additional sites to be earmarked for recognition, while encouraging teams of citizens and preservationists to devise proactive solutions for their protection.