Topic: Preserve/Maintain Historic Identity While Promoting Economic Development

 

Convener: Julie Svetlik

Flipchart Note taker: Nathan Drain

Wiki Recorder: Nathan Drain

 

Those Present:

Julie Svetlik

Nathan Drain

Jim Bailey

Anne Lambright

Stephen Kelley

 

 

Planning is the key. If possible use “land use planning” to promote historic preservation. Limitations with land use planning include political influences and a skeptical citizenry.

 

History is a major part of tourism and tourism is a major part of West Virginia’s economy. Preserving history is a key.

 

Sometimes economic development is more important than preservation, and when this is the case it is important to document that history.

 

Festivals are a major part of preservation and many communities in West Virginia are known for their fairs/festivals.

 

Examples of Fairs/Festivals are:

West Virginia State Folk Festival

Italian Heritage Festival

Frontier Days

Apple Butter Festival