What does being designated a landmark or within a historic district mean?
Certain individual buildings and those within historic districts are considered to be important to the historical character and unique heritage of the city. Formal recognition enables the City to preserve, enhance and protect selected structures and districts with the intent of maintaining the uniqueness, history and charm of the community. Why undertake historic designations and establish a local Commission? Designation is the community’s way of identifying and recognizing individual structures and areas within the city that are significant for their styles, designs, features, and materials or their association with historical events or individuals. It is also the community’s way of designating certain historic properties and neighborhoods for eligibility for special financial incentives and development programs. What does Macomb plan to designate at this point? Currently, the Macomb Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is proposing a downtown historic district that includes the are
