Hart Main Street Design Services: Michigan Main Street Communities receive design training and consultation services by the State Historic Preservation Office to help maintain and enhance the communities’ historic integrity.
There are three types of Design Assistance Available:
Preservation & Design Consultation
- Short-term maintenance and repair needs
- Historically-sensitive design solutions
- Paint colors, Awnings & Signage
- Deliverables: a quick sketch, paint samples etc.
- Limit: Unlimited
Design Services
- Short & Long-term façade improvements
- Major & Minor repair needs
- Paint colors, awning, signage and lighting options
- Deliverables: Schematic color façade drawing, paint samples, example photos, and technical or supplemental information to support drawing recommendations.
- Limit: 3 per year
Historic Tax Credit Assistance
Interview with SHPO architect to discuss the feasibility of utilizing tax credits, the application process, potential design concerns and financing/budget factors