Logan Simpson developed a Historic Preservation Plan for the City of Benson, Arizona, a Certified Local Government whose National Register of Historic Places-listed properties and districts reflect a rich and storied past. As Benson continues to grow, the plan provides a vital tool for managing, protecting, and interpreting the historic resources that define the community’s identity.

The plan summarizes the legal framework around historic preservation in Benson and offers a comprehensive account of the city’s history. It presents an inventory of known historic resources, articulates clear goals and recommendations for their recognition and protection, and sets forth a prioritized action plan to guide implementation in the years ahead.

Central to this effort was a planning process shaped by close collaboration with elected officials, members of the Historic Preservation Commission, property owners, stakeholders, and the public. Their collective input ensured that the plan’s goals and strategies authentically reflect community values, laying a durable foundation for safeguarding Benson’s historic and cultural legacy for generations to come.