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KHC Survey of KY Citizens
1.
What is your community of residence, in which state?
2.
In which county do you reside?
3.
What is your zip code?
4.
What is your age?
5.
Which of the following do you associate with the term “historic preservation?” (choose all that apply)
Old Buildings
Archaeology
Economic Revitalization
Historical Reenactments
Museums
Sustainability
Regulations & Restrictions
Neighborhood Gentrification
Exclusiveness
Vibrant Places
Access to Culture & History
Inclusive Neighborhoods
Other (please specify)
6.
In your view, what are the most important roles of historic preservation? (choose up to 3)
To preserve tangible reminders of our history for future generations
To act as an economic catalyst
To renew existing structures & neighborhoods for continued use
To keep aspects of different cultures alive & relevant
To provide a sense of identity and place
Other (please specify)
7.
Which historic resource types are the most important to preserve in your county? (choose up to 3)
Historic downtown buildings (Main Street)
Archaeological resources
Cemeteries
Cultural heritage sites
Residential neighborhoods
Rural landscapes & farmsteads
Churches
Schools
Post Offices
Early log construction
Outbuildings such as springhouses
Barns
Other (please specify)
8.
What are the challenges to preserving important historic resources where you live? (Choose up to four)
Lack of understanding of Kentucky's history
Lack of local support from community leaders
Lack of investment in downtown
No mention of Preservation in local Comprehensive Plan
No local preservation ordinance
Demolition by Neglect
Lack of education about the benefits of historic preservation
Too many resources have already been lost
Lack of involvement by local residents
Lack of contractors with preservation training
Costs of rehabilitation
Emphasis on sprawl-type development
Other (please specify)
9.
What are the most effective tools for preserving historic resources? (choose up to three)
Federal & state financial incentive programs
Local financial incentive programs
Raising awareness of resource significance
Local legislation & National Register designation
Preservation education
Other (please specify)
10.
How can historic preservation make the greatest positive impact where you live? (choose up to 3)
Increased opportunities for heritage tourism
Increase historic downtown's economic contribution
Renewing walkable neighborhoods
Preserving specific rural landscapes from development
Improving blighted conditions
Preserving archaeological resources
Maintaining identity and sense of place
Providing likeable gathering places
Protecting cultural resources from federally funded or permitted activities
Other (please specify)
11.
Which preservation goals are most important for Kentucky? (Choose up to four).
Identification, assessment & designation of historic resources
Education & training
Developing public/private preservation efforts
Strengthening historic downtown commercial districts
Disaster Planning for historic resources
Local planning & legislation for preservation
Strengthen support for non-traditional resource types
Increase cultural & ethnic diversity in preservation movement
Facilitate greater participation in site protection processes
Other (please specify)
12.
Have you ever lived, or do you currently live in a residence that is fifty years old or older? Y/N
Yes
No
13.
In regards to a real estate purchase, would you consider buying a building 50 years old or older? Y/N
Yes
No
If no, why not?
14.
Do you feel that historic preservation efforts in Kentucky address your interests and/or your concerns? Y/N
Yes
No
If no, why not?
15.
Which historic resources in your area do you consider the most important to preserve? (Pick 3)
Main Street/ Downtown
Houses
Cemeteries
Historic Landscapes
Public Buildings (courthouses, city halls, schools, etc.)
Public Open Spaces
African-American historic resources
Residential neighborhoods
Prehistoric Sites & Landscapes
House Museums
Other (please specify)
16.
Is the preservation of Kentucky’s heritage important to you? Why?
17.
What do you consider to be the most important preservation issues facing Kentucky now and in the next five years?
18.
How could your community better prepare should a natural disaster affect prehistoric and historic resources? (choose two)
Identify prehistoric & historic cultural resources
Record & photograph prehistoric and historic resources
Create a disaster plan for preserving prehistoric & historic resources
Other (please specify)
19.
Is there an opportunity for our staff to offer on-site training or workshops in your community or place of business about Kentucky Heritage Council programs?
Yes
No
20.
If you answered “Yes”, which programs would interest you or your organization?
Getting listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Federal & State Tax Credit Incentives
Cemetery Rehabilitation
Filling out Historic Inventory Forms
Federal Section 106 Review of Proposed Construction
The Main Street Program
Certified Local Governments & Grant Projects
Other (please specify)
Current Progress,
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