Chaired by Richard Lippes, this committee has been designed to take advantage of the professional and intellectual expertise of local, national, and international specialists who may be called upon to assist Housing Court, the Preservation Board, and even individual property owners on technical preservation issues. It will endeavor to identify the best people to address each issue that arises. In addition, it will critically evaluate both the substance and the form of our existing historical regulation in order to determine the best policies for our community, based on our own needs and limitations.

This committee will research and evaluate legal and professional tools for historic preservation, so that it can advise the Preservation Board and other entities regarding methods and procedures that will not only protect our unique urban fabric but also promote democratic and equitable solutions. It also will work with other committees to address the legality of new programs and efforts, compare our existing legislation with that of other communities, and determine whether legislative reform is necessary.