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March 2011 Blog Posts (4)

Update on Solar Legislation in Salem

The HPLO has been actively following House Bill 3516, a proposal that would exempt photovoltaic installations from local design review processes. Though our testimony and communications with legislators and the League of Oregon Cities, it appears that several amendments are being prepared that would retain design review for National Register and Local Landmark properties… Continue

Added by Brandon Spencer-Hartle on March 31, 2011 at 2:39pm — No Comments

And the 2011 nominees are in!

After a flurry of eleventh hour nominations to the inaugural Most Endangered Places list, we're happy to report that a great slate of places have been nominated for consideration. Since the final selection won't be announced until May, we don't want to spoil the surprise just yet. But I think it is at least worth sharing some of the themes in anticipation of the final list:

This year we received nominations from the coast, from Eastern Oregon, from the Bend vicinity, from the…

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Added by Brandon Spencer-Hartle on March 24, 2011 at 6:48pm — No Comments

Casting on Watchful Eye on Green Legislation

A pending bill in the Oregon House (Bill 3516) would essentially provide blanket approval of the installation of solar panels on any commercial or residential building, regardless of historic designation or preservation ordinances. While we can appreciate the intent of the bill to streamline red tape and lower costs around adding solar panels, this has the potential to significantly diminish the historic character of neighborhoods across the state.

HPLO will be submitting testimony…

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Added by Peggy Moretti on March 11, 2011 at 4:41pm — No Comments

Calling all Endangered Places

Momentum sure appears to be building for nominating some great properties to the Most Endangered Places list. This week alone I've received a number of emails and phone calls from property owners and advocates alike concerned about beloved places in Lane, Multnomah, Tillamook, and Washington Counties. And as if these conversations weren't enough,… Continue

Added by Brandon Spencer-Hartle on March 5, 2011 at 1:00am — No Comments