2007 Survey - Preservation in Ohio

A huge thank you from Preservation Ohio for choosing to participate in our survey, which looks at current preservation and revitalization issues in Ohio, as well as our organization and its relationship to the state's preservation community.

Your identity will be kept completely anonymous, and so we are only asking for basic background information. We believe that identifying all of our responders would, in fact, skew our results.

We would also respectfully request that you complete only one survey form. While there is no guarantee against multiple entries, our analysis of the results will attempt to remove any such possibility.

Ohioans are in the midst of tremendous change in the way we live, shop, play and communicate. As you know, the Buckeye State continues to lag behind most others in the country in terms of population growth and economic development. At the same moment in time, Ohio's rich collection of historic resources faces an increasing dual risk from uncontrolled and subsidized sprawl and by substantial disinvestment in traditional commercial and residential areas. As Preservation Ohio begins our second quarter-century of service, it seems an important time to take a moment, review the situation, and choose directions that match challenges and opportunities.

This survey will be sent out via the bi-weekly Preservation Ohio E-News, on our blog, MyHometownOhio, and on our website. Once the completion deadline is reached, we will publish some of the survey results for your information. Our Staff will be presenting the results of this survey to our Board of Trustees at their next meeting.

Again, thank you from your assistance in completing this survey.

The Preservation Ohio Staff -- Thomas, Marian and Scott

1. Please indicate which of the following is correct about yourself (check all that apply): Required Question

2. If you are not currently a member, have you been a member of any of the following:

	Preservation Ohio/Ohio Preservation Alliance
	Heritage Ohio
	Ohio Historical Society
	National Trust for Historic Preservation
	Local Preservation Organization
	None of the above

The State of Preservation and Revitalization in Ohio - 2007

3. Please assign the importance of the following as issues currently facing the Ohio preservation and revitalization community, by assigning each concern a value between one and six stars (one star being an unimportant concern, and six stars being a paramount concern): Required Question

	Level of Concern
Loss of historic schools
Future of Ohio's county courthouses
Two statewide organizations/divided preservation community
Lack of state funding for preservation and/or revitalization
Communication and cooperation between preservation organizations
Subsidized sprawl/uncontrolled ex-urban growth
Education/training for local historic preservation commissions
Preservation has become too preoccupied with economic development
Disinvestment in traditional downtowns and neighborhoods
Finding ways for preservationists to communicate

<div align="center"><font size="1">University Hall, Bowling Green State University<br /><font color="#c0c0c0">Preservation Ohio File Photo</font></font></div>

University Hall, Bowling Green State University
Preservation Ohio File Photo

4. If a concern was not listed in Question Three that you believe is an important issue for the state's preservation and revitalization community, please include it (them) below, separating answers with commas:

5. Please indicate which, if any, of the following organizations you have contacted or worked with over the last two (2) years to obtain advice, information or technical services: Required Question

6. Does the community in which you live have a historic preservation ordinance or a design review ordinance? Required Question

	Yes
	No
	Don't Know

7. If the answer to Question Number Six was "Yes," how would you rank the effectiveness of your local ordinance?

Works poorly or is ignored	Is on the books but is largely ineffective	The Board or Commission tries but has a hit/miss record	Overall, works fairly well	Our Commission and Appeals Board/City Council understand and administer the ordinance effectively

8. Does the community in which you live have a preservation-based downtown revitalization organization effort underway (Main Street, HometownOhio or other)? Required Question

	Yes
	No
	I Don't Know
	I Live in an Urban Area

Music Hall, Cincinnati

Photo - ohbnkr/Creative Commons License

9. Please share any thoughts you would like about your local downtown revitalization program:

10. Does the community in which you live have a local preservation organization? Required Question

	Yes
	No
	Don't Know

11. Please share any thoughts you would like about your local preservation organization:

	Board or Staff - Statewide or National Preservation Organization
	Board or Staff - Local Preservation Organization
	Board or Staff - Local Downtown Organization
	Board or Staff - Ohio Historical Society/OHPO
	Board or Staff - Other Non-Profit Organization
	For-Profit Corporation Owner or Employee
	Member, Preservation Ohio
	Member, Heritage Ohio
	Member, Ohio Historical Society
	Member, National Trust for Historic Preservation
	Member, Local Preservation Organization
	Member, Local Design Review Board or Preservation Commission
	None of the Above

	Preservation Ohio
	Heritage Ohio
	Ohio Historical Society
	Ohio Historic Preservation Office
	Cleveland Restoration Society
	Columbus Landmarks Foundation
	Cincinnati Preservation Association
	Other Local Preservation Organization
	National Trust for Historic Preservation
	None of the Above