historic preservation
The juxtaposition of the historic and the modern is what creates the unique and original sense of place in today’s cities and towns. M-Group believes in championing this relationship and ensuring that our historic and cultural resources continue to play an integral role in our communities. Our preservation efforts encourage a visible continuity and distinct individuality central to a place’s past and future.
M-Group employs a systematic approach to all historic preservation projects, small, large, rural and urban alike. We understand that historic and cultural resources encompass a wide range of both tangible and intangible features and our approach remains flexible and tailored to the project at hand.
Historic and cultural resources often have strong ties to their communities. We are adept at public outreach and continuously emphasize clear and transparent communication with clients and stewards. Strong technical abilities, coupled with an understanding of the complexities of historic resources, ensures that our preservation services are both efficient and comprehensive.
Our staff expertise in built heritage, cultural landscapes and associated policies and incentives compliments our long-term working relationships with allied professionals in a variety of fields. This gives M-Group the ability to provide robust historic preservation services for a wide variety of projects.
Representative Projects
Town of Colma - Historic Preservation Element Update
City of Cotati - Section 106 Review
City of Fort Bragg - City Hall Historic Resource Evaluation & Section 106 Compliance
City of Napa - Historic Preservation Ordinance Update
City of Palo Alto - Historic Review
City of Petaluma - Historic Resource Inventory Update
City of Redwood City - Historic Review
City of Santa Rosa - Implementation of Specific Plan
Various Bay Area Cities - CEQA Compliance and Development Review
HISTORIC PRESERVATION SERVICES
Preservation Planning
General Plan Elements
Historic Contexts
Historic Resource Inventory
Cultural Landscape Reports
Section 106 Compliance
CEQA Compliance
Adaptive Re-Use
Conformance Review
Consultation
Local, State, and National Register Nominations