On May 27, 2010, the Town of Cary adopted a town-wide historic preservation master plan that will provide a road map for preservation policies and activities over the next 10 years. Developed with input from the community, Town boards and the Town Council, the plan offers a vision for preservation through a series of goals, objectives and actions.

The plan:

• Reviews Cary’s growth and development
• Summarizes past and current preservation efforts
• Describes the planning process that led to the goals and objectives
• Presents implementation actions

The appendix to the plan includes a summary of public comments and input given during the planning process as well as a summary of the existing inventory of Cary’s historic properties.

Table of Contents
Cover Page
Acknowledgements
Executive Summary

I Introduction
II History of Cary’s Growth and Development
III Past and Current Preservation in Cary
IV The Planning Process
V Implementation Actions and Recommendations (by Goal)
VI Plan Implementation
VII Conclusion

Appendix
Appendix A - Documentation of Public Input
Appendix B - Example Historic Preservation Ordinance
Appendix C - Endnotes
Appendix D - Existing Inventory of Cary's Historic Resources

Because the plan is intended to be used for 10 years, there is a lengthy set of implementation actions. However, the actions are to be initiated and implemented in three phases that will integrate preservation into existing land use policies while developing a strong preservation program:

Phase I – Strengthening the Framework – Actions to be initiated and implemented in years 1-3
Phase II – Program Development – Actions to be initiated and implemented in years 4-7
Phase III – Looking Ahead – Actions to be initiated and implemented in years 8-10

For more information, contact:

Rachel Smith, AICP
Principal Planner
919-469-4066
Rachel.Smith@carync.gov