Hawaii Preservation Values and Issues 2024

Preservation Programs & Priorities

Historic Hawaii Foundation is reviewing and updating its five-year strategic plan. HHF is seeking input from HHF members, community stakeholders, partners and the public. The survey responses will help HHF identify current issues, priorities and opportunities to support preservation of Hawaii's historic places and cultural resources. Participation in this confidential survey is important but voluntary. The information will be summarized into broad categories and will not include personal identifying information. The survey will take approximately 12 minutes.

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* 1. Rate your agreement with the following: Preserving Hawaii's historic places, buildings and cultural sites is important to me.

Strongly agree: I support preservation efforts and organizations

Agree; I approve of the cause but it isn't a personal priority

Neutral; it's fine but I don't pay much attention

Disagree; preservation of historic places is not important

Strongly disagree; preservation efforts are a hindrance to issues I care about.

Strongly agree: I support preservation efforts and organizations

Agree; I approve of the cause but it isn't a personal priority

Neutral; it's fine but I don't pay much attention

Disagree; preservation of historic places is not important

Strongly disagree; preservation efforts are a hindrance to issues I care about.

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* 2. Which of the following historic or cultural resources in your area do you believe are the most important to preserve? Select top 3.

	Most important (1)	Second most important (2)	Third most important (3)
Buildings and other structures that are historic and/or architecturally important	Buildings and other structures that are historic and/or architecturally important Most important (1)	Buildings and other structures that are historic and/or architecturally important Second most important (2)	Buildings and other structures that are historic and/or architecturally important Third most important (3)
Archaeological sites of cultural importance	Archaeological sites of cultural importance Most important (1)	Archaeological sites of cultural importance Second most important (2)	Archaeological sites of cultural importance Third most important (3)
Districts with multiple buildings, structures and sites of cultural, historic, or architectural significance	Districts with multiple buildings, structures and sites of cultural, historic, or architectural significance Most important (1)	Districts with multiple buildings, structures and sites of cultural, historic, or architectural significance Second most important (2)	Districts with multiple buildings, structures and sites of cultural, historic, or architectural significance Third most important (3)
Sites/structures/landscapes important to Native Hawaiian organizations and communities	Sites/structures/landscapes important to Native Hawaiian organizations and communities Most important (1)	Sites/structures/landscapes important to Native Hawaiian organizations and communities Second most important (2)	Sites/structures/landscapes important to Native Hawaiian organizations and communities Third most important (3)
Sites/structures/landscapes important to other cultures of Hawai‘i	Sites/structures/landscapes important to other cultures of Hawai‘i Most important (1)	Sites/structures/landscapes important to other cultures of Hawai‘i Second most important (2)	Sites/structures/landscapes important to other cultures of Hawai‘i Third most important (3)
Historic objects and structures such as bridges, ships, railroads and memorials	Historic objects and structures such as bridges, ships, railroads and memorials Most important (1)	Historic objects and structures such as bridges, ships, railroads and memorials Second most important (2)	Historic objects and structures such as bridges, ships, railroads and memorials Third most important (3)
None of these are important	None of these are important Most important (1)	None of these are important Second most important (2)	None of these are important Third most important (3)

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* 3. How strongly do you agree or disagree that...

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
… historic preservation provides a public benefit that deserves financial support from government	… historic preservation provides a public benefit that deserves financial support from government Strongly Agree	… historic preservation provides a public benefit that deserves financial support from government Agree	… historic preservation provides a public benefit that deserves financial support from government Neutral	… historic preservation provides a public benefit that deserves financial support from government Disagree	… historic preservation provides a public benefit that deserves financial support from government Strongly Disagree
…. historic buildings, sites, and landscapes are valuable contributors to a desirable living environment and quality of life	…. historic buildings, sites, and landscapes are valuable contributors to a desirable living environment and quality of life Strongly Agree	…. historic buildings, sites, and landscapes are valuable contributors to a desirable living environment and quality of life Agree	…. historic buildings, sites, and landscapes are valuable contributors to a desirable living environment and quality of life Neutral	…. historic buildings, sites, and landscapes are valuable contributors to a desirable living environment and quality of life Disagree	…. historic buildings, sites, and landscapes are valuable contributors to a desirable living environment and quality of life Strongly Disagree
…. preserving historic buildings and sites contributes to the economic well-being of the community	…. preserving historic buildings and sites contributes to the economic well-being of the community Strongly Agree	…. preserving historic buildings and sites contributes to the economic well-being of the community Agree	…. preserving historic buildings and sites contributes to the economic well-being of the community Neutral	…. preserving historic buildings and sites contributes to the economic well-being of the community Disagree	…. preserving historic buildings and sites contributes to the economic well-being of the community Strongly Disagree
… preserving Native Hawaiian cultural sites is important	… preserving Native Hawaiian cultural sites is important Strongly Agree	… preserving Native Hawaiian cultural sites is important Agree	… preserving Native Hawaiian cultural sites is important Neutral	… preserving Native Hawaiian cultural sites is important Disagree	… preserving Native Hawaiian cultural sites is important Strongly Disagree
… with proper planning, we can develop our communities and also protect our historic resources	… with proper planning, we can develop our communities and also protect our historic resources Strongly Agree	… with proper planning, we can develop our communities and also protect our historic resources Agree	… with proper planning, we can develop our communities and also protect our historic resources Neutral	… with proper planning, we can develop our communities and also protect our historic resources Disagree	… with proper planning, we can develop our communities and also protect our historic resources Strongly Disagree
… rapid growth is threatening the quality of life in my community	… rapid growth is threatening the quality of life in my community Strongly Agree	… rapid growth is threatening the quality of life in my community Agree	… rapid growth is threatening the quality of life in my community Neutral	… rapid growth is threatening the quality of life in my community Disagree	… rapid growth is threatening the quality of life in my community Strongly Disagree
…Hawai’i should actively preserve places with cultural importance, even if it conflicts with the individual site's highest economic potential	…Hawai’i should actively preserve places with cultural importance, even if it conflicts with the individual site's highest economic potential Strongly Agree	…Hawai’i should actively preserve places with cultural importance, even if it conflicts with the individual site's highest economic potential Agree	…Hawai’i should actively preserve places with cultural importance, even if it conflicts with the individual site's highest economic potential Neutral	…Hawai’i should actively preserve places with cultural importance, even if it conflicts with the individual site's highest economic potential Disagree	…Hawai’i should actively preserve places with cultural importance, even if it conflicts with the individual site's highest economic potential Strongly Disagree
...maintaining and preserving existing buildings and infrastructure provides an environmental benefit	...maintaining and preserving existing buildings and infrastructure provides an environmental benefit Strongly Agree	...maintaining and preserving existing buildings and infrastructure provides an environmental benefit Agree	...maintaining and preserving existing buildings and infrastructure provides an environmental benefit Neutral	...maintaining and preserving existing buildings and infrastructure provides an environmental benefit Disagree	...maintaining and preserving existing buildings and infrastructure provides an environmental benefit Strongly Disagree

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* 4. HHF's strategic focus areas are EDUCATE, ADVOCATE, ASSIST, PROTECT and SUSTAIN. How relevant are these categories for the next 5 years?

	Extremely relevant; needs to be a high priority focus	Somewhat relevant; could be a focus area but lower priority	Neither relevant nor irrelevant; no harm but not a priority	Somewhat irrelevant; distraction from other issues	Irrelevant; does harm or undermines priority actions
Educate: Build awareness, understanding and public support for historic preservation	Educate: Build awareness, understanding and public support for historic preservation Extremely relevant; needs to be a high priority focus	Educate: Build awareness, understanding and public support for historic preservation Somewhat relevant; could be a focus area but lower priority	Educate: Build awareness, understanding and public support for historic preservation Neither relevant nor irrelevant; no harm but not a priority	Educate: Build awareness, understanding and public support for historic preservation Somewhat irrelevant; distraction from other issues	Educate: Build awareness, understanding and public support for historic preservation Irrelevant; does harm or undermines priority actions
Advocate: Support public policies, legislative and regulatory frameworks for preservation outcomes	Advocate: Support public policies, legislative and regulatory frameworks for preservation outcomes Extremely relevant; needs to be a high priority focus	Advocate: Support public policies, legislative and regulatory frameworks for preservation outcomes Somewhat relevant; could be a focus area but lower priority	Advocate: Support public policies, legislative and regulatory frameworks for preservation outcomes Neither relevant nor irrelevant; no harm but not a priority	Advocate: Support public policies, legislative and regulatory frameworks for preservation outcomes Somewhat irrelevant; distraction from other issues	Advocate: Support public policies, legislative and regulatory frameworks for preservation outcomes Irrelevant; does harm or undermines priority actions
Assist: Provide technical assistance, grants to others, hold perpetual easements, and provide information services	Assist: Provide technical assistance, grants to others, hold perpetual easements, and provide information services Extremely relevant; needs to be a high priority focus	Assist: Provide technical assistance, grants to others, hold perpetual easements, and provide information services Somewhat relevant; could be a focus area but lower priority	Assist: Provide technical assistance, grants to others, hold perpetual easements, and provide information services Neither relevant nor irrelevant; no harm but not a priority	Assist: Provide technical assistance, grants to others, hold perpetual easements, and provide information services Somewhat irrelevant; distraction from other issues	Assist: Provide technical assistance, grants to others, hold perpetual easements, and provide information services Irrelevant; does harm or undermines priority actions
Protect: Support preservation of sites, buildings, structures, objects and districts	Protect: Support preservation of sites, buildings, structures, objects and districts Extremely relevant; needs to be a high priority focus	Protect: Support preservation of sites, buildings, structures, objects and districts Somewhat relevant; could be a focus area but lower priority	Protect: Support preservation of sites, buildings, structures, objects and districts Neither relevant nor irrelevant; no harm but not a priority	Protect: Support preservation of sites, buildings, structures, objects and districts Somewhat irrelevant; distraction from other issues	Protect: Support preservation of sites, buildings, structures, objects and districts Irrelevant; does harm or undermines priority actions
Sustain: Provide a financially stable, resilient and well-governed organization for long-term viability	Sustain: Provide a financially stable, resilient and well-governed organization for long-term viability Extremely relevant; needs to be a high priority focus	Sustain: Provide a financially stable, resilient and well-governed organization for long-term viability Somewhat relevant; could be a focus area but lower priority	Sustain: Provide a financially stable, resilient and well-governed organization for long-term viability Neither relevant nor irrelevant; no harm but not a priority	Sustain: Provide a financially stable, resilient and well-governed organization for long-term viability Somewhat irrelevant; distraction from other issues	Sustain: Provide a financially stable, resilient and well-governed organization for long-term viability Irrelevant; does harm or undermines priority actions

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* 5. What emerging issues or concerns should HHF address in the next five years? Choose all that apply.

Engaging and educating youth and the next generations.

Climate change, natural disasters and sea level rise affecting historic and cultural places.

Development pressures (housing, transit oriented development, high density redevelopment, suburban development) affecting historic and cultural places.

Shortage of skilled labor and traditional craftsman to repair and restore historic buildings and cultural sites.

Shortage of preservation training and job development for emerging professionals.

Lack of economic investment (including adaptive use) in historic buildings and districts; building vacancies.

Weakening or roll back of preservation incentives (e.g. tax credits and grants) and protections (laws and regulations).

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* 6. Which of the following programs are the most important for Historic Hawaii Foundation to conduct? Select top 5.

	Most Important (1)	Second Most Important (2)	Third Most Important (3)	Fourth Most Important (4)	Fifth Most Important (5)
Reviewing and commenting on proposed impacts to historic sites to avoid or mitigate negative effects	Reviewing and commenting on proposed impacts to historic sites to avoid or mitigate negative effects Most Important (1)	Reviewing and commenting on proposed impacts to historic sites to avoid or mitigate negative effects Second Most Important (2)	Reviewing and commenting on proposed impacts to historic sites to avoid or mitigate negative effects Third Most Important (3)	Reviewing and commenting on proposed impacts to historic sites to avoid or mitigate negative effects Fourth Most Important (4)	Reviewing and commenting on proposed impacts to historic sites to avoid or mitigate negative effects Fifth Most Important (5)
Providing public education and outreach about historic places and their preservation	Providing public education and outreach about historic places and their preservation Most Important (1)	Providing public education and outreach about historic places and their preservation Second Most Important (2)	Providing public education and outreach about historic places and their preservation Third Most Important (3)	Providing public education and outreach about historic places and their preservation Fourth Most Important (4)	Providing public education and outreach about historic places and their preservation Fifth Most Important (5)
Recognizing excellence through the Preservation Honor Awards	Recognizing excellence through the Preservation Honor Awards Most Important (1)	Recognizing excellence through the Preservation Honor Awards Second Most Important (2)	Recognizing excellence through the Preservation Honor Awards Third Most Important (3)	Recognizing excellence through the Preservation Honor Awards Fourth Most Important (4)	Recognizing excellence through the Preservation Honor Awards Fifth Most Important (5)
Advocating for preservation policies, legislation or regulations with government organizations	Advocating for preservation policies, legislation or regulations with government organizations Most Important (1)	Advocating for preservation policies, legislation or regulations with government organizations Second Most Important (2)	Advocating for preservation policies, legislation or regulations with government organizations Third Most Important (3)	Advocating for preservation policies, legislation or regulations with government organizations Fourth Most Important (4)	Advocating for preservation policies, legislation or regulations with government organizations Fifth Most Important (5)
Administering preservation grants and providing technical assistance to historic properties	Administering preservation grants and providing technical assistance to historic properties Most Important (1)	Administering preservation grants and providing technical assistance to historic properties Second Most Important (2)	Administering preservation grants and providing technical assistance to historic properties Third Most Important (3)	Administering preservation grants and providing technical assistance to historic properties Fourth Most Important (4)	Administering preservation grants and providing technical assistance to historic properties Fifth Most Important (5)
Holding and enforcing preservation & conservation easements on historic buildings	Holding and enforcing preservation & conservation easements on historic buildings Most Important (1)	Holding and enforcing preservation & conservation easements on historic buildings Second Most Important (2)	Holding and enforcing preservation & conservation easements on historic buildings Third Most Important (3)	Holding and enforcing preservation & conservation easements on historic buildings Fourth Most Important (4)	Holding and enforcing preservation & conservation easements on historic buildings Fifth Most Important (5)
Researching and presentations on preservation and history topics	Researching and presentations on preservation and history topics Most Important (1)	Researching and presentations on preservation and history topics Second Most Important (2)	Researching and presentations on preservation and history topics Third Most Important (3)	Researching and presentations on preservation and history topics Fourth Most Important (4)	Researching and presentations on preservation and history topics Fifth Most Important (5)
Assisting with preservation planning, community development plans and emergency recovery plans	Assisting with preservation planning, community development plans and emergency recovery plans Most Important (1)	Assisting with preservation planning, community development plans and emergency recovery plans Second Most Important (2)	Assisting with preservation planning, community development plans and emergency recovery plans Third Most Important (3)	Assisting with preservation planning, community development plans and emergency recovery plans Fourth Most Important (4)	Assisting with preservation planning, community development plans and emergency recovery plans Fifth Most Important (5)

Other Comments:

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* 1. Rate your agreement with the following: Preserving Hawaii's historic places, buildings and cultural sites is important to me.

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* 2. Which of the following historic or cultural resources in your area do you believe are the most important to preserve? Select top 3.

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* 3. How strongly do you agree or disagree that...

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* 4. HHF's strategic focus areas are EDUCATE, ADVOCATE, ASSIST, PROTECT and SUSTAIN. How relevant are these categories for the next 5 years?

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* 5. What emerging issues or concerns should HHF address in the next five years? Choose all that apply.

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* 6. Which of the following programs are the most important for Historic Hawaii Foundation to conduct? Select top 5.

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* 7. Please share any other comments on issues, concerns or opportunities related to preserving Hawaii historic places and cultural resources.