The Power of Heritage and Place:
The Statewide Plan for Historic Preservation in Colorado

Action Agenda

This plan seeks to motivate and empower people to value heritage and historic places by enhancing opportunities to demonstrate the myriad benefits of sharing and preserving the stories therein embodied. The Action Agenda is organized around six goals devised to guide statewide, regional, and local preservation efforts over the next five years. They are ordered to reflect a logical progression in advancing the practice of preservation in Colorado.

	Goal A: Preserving the Places that Matter
	The ongoing identification, documentation, evaluation, protection, and interpretation of Colorado’s irreplaceable historic and cultural resources.
	Goal B: Strengthening and Connecting the Colorado Preservation Network
	The building of the capacity of preservation partners and networks statewide to nurture local leaders and leverage assets.
	Goal C: Shaping the Preservation Message
	The promotion and messaging of historic preservation’s mission and vision to all citizens.
	Goal D: Publicizing the Benefits of Preservation
	The documenting and sharing of the benefits of historic preservation.
	Goal E: Weaving Preservation Throughout Education
	The education of students and citizens of all ages about their shared heritage.
	Goal F: Advancing Preservation Practices
	The provision of historic preservation technical outreach to assist in defining, describing, and preserving Colorado’s historic and cultural resources.