What's Important and When
Don't Forget the
Pre-Planning
Study Money
Examines the essential functions, overall appearance, and image of the
The cost for additional
building's public areas; initiates First Impressions activities at the property
historic preservation studies
management level.
and remediation may be
Feasibility Study
relatively small, but studies
Identifies First Impressions enhancements that should be included in
may be difficult to fund
because of tight operational
the capital project.
budgets (BA61). Make sure
Program Development Study
to include the cost of the
Includes First Impressions projects in the overall project design and
studies in the project
funding strategy.
funding in order to fully
understand and plan for the
project's design and
Historic Resources
construction requirements.
GSA is committed to successful stewardship of all resources under its control, whether
recently constructed facilities or those of historic, archaeological, and cultural
status. Early planning and frequent, informal consultation is the key to successful
stewardship of historic resources under GSA's control or impact. GSA must complete
the external compliance reviews prescribed by Section 106 of the NHPA before
deciding on a specific project alternative. (See "Appendix H" for more information
on NHPA Section 106).
Building Preservation Plans (BPPs) provide essential information for selection of the
basic project approach. As prescribed in the Planning Call, BPPs are required for all
projects where the proposed alternative involves historic buildings. These include both
federal and lease construction projects that affect or reuse historic buildings. BPPs
should be prepared either in advance or in concert with the Feasibility Study for all
GSA properties that may be affected.
Project teams should consult their Regional Historic Preservation Officer (RHPO) at
the earliest opportunity to identify potential preservation issues and create a plan to
address any issues. The GSA Preservation Desk Guide provides detailed guidance to help
develop scope and qualification standards for architect selection that will ensure GSA's
stewardship of historic resources, bolster GSA's credibility with outside review groups,
and minimize the risk of delay.
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