Planning for big preservation in a small community

Benson, Arizona Historic Preservation Plan

Logan Simpson created an Historic Preservation Plan for the City of Benson, Arizona, a Certified Local Government in Arizona that boasts several National Register of Historic Places-listed properties and districts. The Historic Preservation Plan is intended to preserve and enhance community character and serves as a planning tool to facilitate effective management and interpretation of historic resources within the City of Benson, a small but growing community in southeastern Arizona. The draft plan outlines the legal framework for historic preservation and provides a comprehensive historical context for the city. It includes an inventory of known historic resources, sets forth goals and recommendations for their recognition and protection, and presents a prioritized action plan for implementation. The planning process involved close collaboration with elected officials, members of the Historic Preservation Commission, property owners, stakeholders, and the public. Together, they shaped goals and strategies that reflect community values and ensure the safeguarding of Benson’s historic and cultural assets.

Services Provided

Historic Property Documentation

Location

Arizona

Highlights

Winner of the 2025 Arizona Governor’s Heritage Preservation Honor Award
Balances growth and development with small-town historic character
Holistic implementation strategy for effective application
Put community needs and desires first
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