In rare decision, city Historic Preservation Commission refuses to designate St. Catherine Residence.
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Jeramey Jannene - May 3rd, 2021 07:18 pm
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St. Catherine Residence, 1032 E. Knapp St. Photo by Mariiana Tzotcheva.
Historic preservation in Milwaukee is achieved with a carrot-and-stick approach.
The federal and state government will provide developers with “the carrot” — income tax credits of up to 20% each are awarded to offset costs of doing historically-sensitive redevelopment projects.
The City of Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission uses “the stick.” Owners of locally-designated historic buildings must receive approval for any exterior modifications, with no incentive beyond a collective interest in maintaining historic integrity.