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The Maryland Preservation Plan, 2005B. 2005 And BeyondThe process for developing the next comprehensive plan is expected tostart in 2006. The Maryland State Legislature enacted legislation in 2005transferring MHT to the Maryland Department of Planning, effective October 1,2005. This reorganization of State government brings with it myriad opportunities,including closer integration between the preservation community and theState's planning department and the enhanced access for MHT and preservationiststo the agency's expertise in the planning realm.Again, the Maryland Historical Trust, as the State Historic PreservationOffice, will have the primary responsibility for ensuring that plan preparationinvolves various participants representing both the public and private sectors aswell as any interested individuals. Planning revisions will occur every five years,so that the next plan should be ready for review and adoption by 2010.C. How to Use this PlanThe goals and objectives outlined in Section II of this plan have beendeveloped for use by planners, local, regional, and State officials, consultants,nonprofit organizations, and interested citizens in the preparation of localcomprehensive plans, growth management initiatives, statewide reinvestmentventures, and any other project or document that may impact the State’shistorical, archeological, and cultural resources. These goals and objectivesprovide a common framework for preservation action in Maryland, underscoringthe State’s preservation planning priorities for the next five years. In additionto guiding preservation policy development at the State and local level, theMaryland Preservation Plan, 2005 is designed to outline heritage conservationtools, programs, activities, and partnerships that may be used to achieve thestated goals.II. Statewide Priorities for HeritageResource Conservation in MarylandThe major priorities identified during the development of The MarylandPreservation Plan, 2005 are related to the prominent issues of growth managementand neighborhood revitalization, economic development andheritage tourism, education and heritage resource appreciation, heritageresource protection, and technological, financial, and legal tools. Theseissues have become cause for concern due to the State’s projected increase inpopulation and the anticipated rise in demand for services which may have anadverse effect on Maryland’s significant historic, archeological, and culturalresources.4
Statewide Priorities for Heritage Resource ConservationFive goals have been developed to address these priorities. Althoughall are interrelated, each is important enough to stand alone. The five goals andtheir associated objectives are broadly defined so that they may be implementedat all levels of government and in all communities around the State.GOAL 1: EFFECTIVELY MANAGE GROWTH BY ENCOURAGING NEIGHBOR-HOOD REVITALIZATIONObjective 1: Implement programs designed to revitalize olderneighborhoods and commercial centers.Objective 2: Develop local, regional, and State comprehensiveplans in which growth policies are compatible with heritageresource protection.GOAL 2: STIMULATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH HERITAGE TOURISMObjective 1: Assist with the implementation of Heritage AreaManagement Plans by providing financial and technicalassistance for the interpretation, promotion, protection andenhancement of heritage resources.Objective 2: Strengthen the interpretive and tourism potentialof Maryland’s communities.Objective 3: Develop interjurisdictional, intergovernmental,and interdisciplinary partnerships.GOAL 3: INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OFMARYLAND'S HERITAGE RESOURCESObjective 1: Promote educational programs for all ages thatfocus on Maryland’s diverse history and its significant heritageresources.Objective 2: Provide efficient support for heritage preservation educational activities through a variety of readily accessible communication options.Objective 3: Strengthen working partnerships and linkageswith government agencies, preservation organizations, andindividuals who support heritage conservation.GOAL 4: ENCOURAGE HERITAGE RESOURCE PROTECTION INCOMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE STATEObjective 1: Promote the identification, evaluation, andprotection of Maryland’s significant heritage resources.Objective 2: Strengthen land use strategies and protectionprograms that assist in the preservation of importantarchitectural and archeological resources.The Ocean City Lifesaving Museum,Worcester County, is one of Maryland's220 historical and cultural museums.5
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