Q: How is Greater Portland Landmarks role in historic preservation different from the City of Portland historic preservation program?
A: Greater Portland Landmarks is a community nonprofit organization that provides advocacy, research, and education about historic preservation, architecture and the built environment. A major role for the organization is to provide information, educational workshops, helpful contacts, and resources for owners who are restoring, maintaining, and enhancing historic properties.
The City of Portland’s historic preservation program is part of the Department of Planning and Development and is in charge of enforcing the City’s historic preservation ordinance. The ordinance governs designated historic districts and landmark buildings in Portland.