Engage and inform stakeholders and decision-makers through effective dialogue, education, outreach efforts, and new partnerships that promote historic preservation in Texas communities.
CHCs are identified as key partners of the following objectives:
- Seeking new partnerships with government agencies, nonprofits, neighborhood leaders, and nontraditional entities as stakeholders in local preservation efforts. (Objective 1.2)
- Organizing ongoing outreach and communications programs that inform decision-makers and stakeholders about the impact of local preservation activities on community livability. (Objective 1.3)
- Enhancing the use of current and emerging design and digital communication technologies for engaging new audiences. (Objective 1.4)
- Exploring effective engagement methods in garnering new advocates and forging new partnerships in diverse communities that build a new preservation constituency and offer opportunities for understanding local histories and other aspects of community heritage. (Objective 1.5)
Example: Menard CHC partnered with Dr. Tamra L. Walter of Texas Tech University, Angelo State University, the Texas Center at Schreiner University, the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Angelo, Menard’s Sister City of Cortegana, Spain, and the Texas Forts Trail Region, to host Spanish Colonial Heritage Day. The event brought to life the Spanish Colonial experience to educate the public about the Presidio de San Saba. Partnerships were key to the event’s success, which will be held annually.