2/13/14 - Nominations are now being sought for the 8th Annual Historic Preservation and Design Awards Program for Howellâs Main Street/Downtown Development Authority. The program recognizes outstanding achievements and investments in commercial buildings by property owners that are consistent with standards of historic preservation stewardship and result in significant aesthetic and design improvements to the community. Eligible properties include any building located within the DDA district that is more than 50 years old. New developments will be eligible for a special category. Awards will be given in several categories including Preservation Stewardship that will recognize buildings that are well-maintained over a significant period of time, Exterior Restoration for those properties that have undergone significant rehabilitation or have been restored to their original style or appearance and Building Interior to recognize significant investment and renovation in historic building interiors. Lindsey Wooten, Outreach Coordinator at the Howell Main Street DDA, said the district ââ¦saw some wonderful improvements in 2013, and these projects have kept the historic nature of the downtown in mind.â Projects chosen for awards will be presented during a special event on May 15th as a kick off to Howell History Days. Nominations are due no later than 4pm on Friday, March 7th. For further information regarding the program, or to nominate a project, call (517) 545-4240.(JK)
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