Project Information

The Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning Commission announces a new project focused on producing updated  Design Guidelines for four of Macon's local historic districts. The historic districts included in this initiative are Intown, Central Business District, Vineville, and Cherokee Heights. Each district represents an integral part of Macon's rich cultural and architectural heritage.
 
The Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning Commission has contracted Ethos Preservation to facilitate the creation of new guidelines, which will preserve and enhance the architectural integrity of these historic districts.  The first phase of the project is now underway, to include research, documentation, and community engagement.
 
The Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning Commission seeks to engage with residents to gain insight from the user’s perspective and set goals for the future to ensure that guidelines meet the needs of the community in concert with preservation best practices. Two community meetings have been set for 12:00pm and 6:00pm on June 20, 2024 at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame at 301 Cherry Street in Macon. The event is free and open to the public. To learn more and submit feedback online, visit www.preservemacondistricts.com.

The Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning Commission encourages all residents, property owners, and stakeholders in the Intown, Central Business District, Vineville, and Cherokee Heights historic districts to actively participate in this project. Community input and expertise will help shape the future of these neighborhoods, ensuring that Macon's heritage remains intact for generations to come.
 
For more information about the project and upcoming community engagement opportunities, please visit the project’s website at www.preservemacondistricts.com

About the Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning Commission:
The Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning Commission is committed to preserving and enhancing the unique character of Macon's historic districts. Through responsible planning and thoughtful design guidelines, the organization aims to promote sustainable development while safeguarding Macon's architectural heritage. To learn more, visit: https://mbpz.org/.

About Ethos Preservation, LLC:
Ethos Preservation is a Savannah-based firm offering a wide range of preservation planning services with a focus on project consulting in historic districts, to include municipal preservation planning, historic tax credit consulting, National Register nomination research and composition, grant writing, and more. To learn more visit: www.ethospreservation.com.