overview of historic macon foundation

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P.O. BOX 13358 MACON, GA 31208 PH: 478.742.5084 FAX:478.742.2008 WWW.HISTORICMACON.ORG

1) Historic Macon Foundation’s Mission in our community

2) Our work in historic working-class neighborhoods

3) Benefits of historic preservation

4) Comprehensive approach to preservation

Historic Macon Quick FactsHistoric Macon Quick FactsHistoric Macon Quick FactsHistoric Macon Quick Facts

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Our Mission is to advocate for Macon’s historic and architectural heritage, to facilitate preservation efforts in our community, and to

educate and inspire appreciation for our unique city.

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The National Register of The National Register of The National Register of The National Register of Historic PlacesHistoric PlacesHistoric PlacesHistoric Places

•Buildings only have to be 50 years old

•Listing does not restrict your property rights

•Listing makes property eligible for many different incentives

•Macon has 12 National Register Districts full of historic architecture

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AccomplishmentsAccomplishmentsAccomplishmentsAccomplishments

•Preserving historic buildings and neighborhoods

•Creating jobs

•Investing millions of dollars in Macon

•Saving the environment

•Growing the tax base

•Eliminating crime

•Helping owners and developers restore historic buildings

•Listing buildings on the National Register of Historic Places

•Securing grants, loans and tax credits to enable economic development

•Inspiring citizens and visitors to appreciate our historic city

•Advocating to save historic buildings on the local and state level

Own, operate and interpret the Sidney

Lanier Cottage house museum

Started the Middle Georgia Archives, now at Washington Memorial Library

Advocating for places that matter and development that makes sense like the historic Atlantic Mills project to create 103 loft apartments

Historic Macon has rehabilitated more than 140 historic buildings

•Creating over 2,000 construction jobs

•Investing $10,000,000 in historic building restoration

Historic Macon helps save the environment

•Rehabilitating old homes is better for the environment than building new

•Saving houses has kept 20,000 TONS of debris from entering the landfill

140 Buildings =

20,000 TONS of debris=

The weight of…

Completed rehabilitation plans for more than 500 projects

Revitalized Huguenin Heights, Tattnall Sq. HeightsRaised Property Value by 2 to 10 times

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Increased Tax Base by $9,000,000

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Crime dropped 80% in Huguenin Heights and 50% in Tattnall Square Heights thanks to Historic Macon’s investments

Listed thousands of buildings and 7 districts on the National Register of Historic Places

Each dot represents one of Macon’s historic buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places

HISTORIC BUILDINGS

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Completed ProjectsCompleted ProjectsCompleted ProjectsCompleted Projects

Currently revitalizing

Beall’s Hill, near Mercer

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Why live downtown?Why live downtown?Why live downtown?Why live downtown?

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The typical buyerThe typical buyerThe typical buyerThe typical buyer

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MythsMythsMythsMyths

• Downtown is the SAFEST precinct in Macon, despite perceptions

• Schools are not a major deterrent to downtown buyers

• Rental housing downtown has an occupancy rate over 95%

•Housing downtown sells and rents for more money than real estate anywhere else in Macon

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986 Adams St.986 Adams St.986 Adams St.986 Adams St.---- BeforeBeforeBeforeBefore

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986 Adams St.986 Adams St.986 Adams St.986 Adams St.---- AfterAfterAfterAfter

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1469 1469 1469 1469 TatnallTatnallTatnallTatnall St.St.St.St.---- BeforeBeforeBeforeBefore

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881 881 881 881 TatnallTatnallTatnallTatnall St.St.St.St.---- AfterAfterAfterAfter

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881 881 881 881 TatnallTatnallTatnallTatnall St.St.St.St.---- BeforeBeforeBeforeBefore

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881 881 881 881 TatnallTatnallTatnallTatnall St.St.St.St.---- AfterAfterAfterAfter

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842 842 842 842 TatnallTatnallTatnallTatnall St.St.St.St.---- BeforeBeforeBeforeBefore

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842 842 842 842 TatnallTatnallTatnallTatnall St.St.St.St.---- AfterAfterAfterAfter

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1005 College St.1005 College St.1005 College St.1005 College St.---- BeforeBeforeBeforeBefore

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1005 College St.1005 College St.1005 College St.1005 College St.---- BeforeBeforeBeforeBefore

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1211 Ross St.1211 Ross St.1211 Ross St.1211 Ross St.---- BeforeBeforeBeforeBefore

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1211 Ross St.1211 Ross St.1211 Ross St.1211 Ross St.---- AfterAfterAfterAfter

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1295 Ross St.1295 Ross St.1295 Ross St.1295 Ross St.---- BeforeBeforeBeforeBefore

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1295 Ross St.1295 Ross St.1295 Ross St.1295 Ross St.---- AfterAfterAfterAfter

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972 Maple St.972 Maple St.972 Maple St.972 Maple St.---- BeforeBeforeBeforeBefore

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972 Maple St.972 Maple St.972 Maple St.972 Maple St.---- AfterAfterAfterAfter

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BenefitsBenefitsBenefitsBenefits

For Single-Family Homes

25%-30% state tax credit ($100,000 max)

8.5 year property tax freeze at pre-rehabilitation value

For Income-Producing Property

20% federal tax credit for buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places (no maximum)

25%-30% state tax credit ($300,000 max)

8.5 year property tax freeze at pre-rehabilitation value

P.O. BOX 13358 MACON, GA 31208 PH: 478.742.5084 FAX:478.742.2008 WWW.HISTORICMACON.ORG

1525 Coleman Ave.1525 Coleman Ave.1525 Coleman Ave.1525 Coleman Ave.

October, 2009

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1525 Coleman Ave.1525 Coleman Ave.1525 Coleman Ave.1525 Coleman Ave.---- ExampleExampleExampleExample

January, 2010

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VS.

1525 Coleman Ave.1525 Coleman Ave.1525 Coleman Ave.1525 Coleman Ave.

True Cost$1,155.00$590.00

Monthly

10-year Total$0.00$35,000.00

You Save

Property Taxes Frozen (8.5 yrs.)-$2,261.00-$965.00

Your Taxes Decrease

Don't Pay State Tax (10 yrs.)$0.00$2,459.00

You Get a Raise

Downpayments from Mercer/City Available!-$4,550.00-$4,550.00

3.5% Down Payment (FHA Mortgage)

$130,000.00$130,000.00Price

Any Other Home1525 Coleman

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MembershipMembershipMembershipMembership

Historic Macon can accomplish these projects, advocate for historic buildings and use grants to create new programs only because of membership contributions.

JOIN HISTORIC MACON TODAY!

www.historicmacon.org

Josh Rogers, Executive Directorjrogers@historicmacon.org

phone 478-742-5084 • fax 478-742-2008email info@historicmacon.org • site www.historicmacon.org

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