Comprehensive Historic Preservation Plan & Historic Design Guidelines

In February 2026, the City of Kingston received a $50,000 grant from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) to create a Comprehensive Equity-Based Historic Preservation Plan & City-Wide Historic Design Guidelines. The City of Kingston was one of only six (6) Certified Local Governments to receive a combined $180,000 in grant funds to support community historic preservation projects from the NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO).

Kingston's rich cultural and architectural history spans across several neighborhoods with unique assets and distinct personalities, which makes having a comprehensive plan a great tool for city planners, commissioners, policy makers, residents, and property owners.

With the grant funding, the City of Kingston will hire a nationally accredited consultant to develop the City’s first Comprehensive Equity-Based Historic Preservation Plan & City-Wide Historic Design Guidelines. The chosen consultant will conduct robust public engagement, work with City staff, local officials, and with the State Preservation Office to craft a clear vision with tangible guidance for protecting, promoting, and enhancing our local historic and cultural resources.

A Project Advisory Committee (PAC) will be created to provide information to the project manager and project consultants, serve as public ambassadors for the project, and provide City Staff with diverse perspectives. Applications to serve on the PAC were accepted between June 11th and August 26th, 2026. PAC members are listed on this page a represent a diverse group of individuals from across the City's neighborhoods and professional backgrounds.

On July 16, 2026, the City issued RFP K#26-22: HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSULTING SERVICES: Development of a Comprehensive Equity-Based Historic Preservation Plan & City-Wide Historic Preservation Design Guidelines. The RFP and its addendums can be found at BidNet and can be viewed here. Friday, September 4, 2026, at 12pm, was the deadline for proposals.

Disclaimer & Acknowledgment: “This material was produced with assistance from the Certified Local Government Grant Program, administered by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Interior.”