Protecting Older Neighborhoods through Conservation District Programs

This booklet provides a basic overview of conservation districts and the conservation district ordinance. It includes helpful charts that outline the pros and cons of conservation districting and the differences between local historic districts and neighborhood conservation districts. It also includes an annotated list of jurisdictions that currently operate conservation district programs. Written by Julia Miller, editor of the Preservation Law Reporter, this 24-page booklet provides useful guidance for community leaders as they make decisions about how best to protect their neighborhood’s unique character.