Resources for removal of graffiti from historic buildings:

• Removal of Graffiti from Historic Masonry (National Park Service brief)
• Prosoco products are recommended by the National Trust for Historic Preservation: How to Remove Graffiti
• Graffiti Removal Products from Prosoco
• Case Study for Graffiti Removal on Buildings in Hawaii

Prevention and Redevelopment Opportunities:
Louisville Metro Government offers foreclosure prevention, emergency home repair, weatherization and lead remediation services.

Useful preservation, history, and redevelopment links and resources:

• Check out the list of projects that Vital Sites is currently working on!
• Louisville History Resources from the Louisville Free Public Library
• Historic Building Maintenance & Rehabilitation Sources from Kentucky Heritage Council
• Important Links and Funding Opportunities through Preservation Kentucky
• Want to strengthen your community? Check out Center for Neighborhoods

In Kentucky, tax credits and incentives, National Register, Main Street, programs, education, training, and more: Kentucky Heritage Council, the State Historic Preservation Office

In Louisville, zoning, building codes, maintenance, infrastructure, and possible financial resources available: Project Planner from Metro’s Develop Louisville

In Louisville, historic preservation, landmarks, and overlay districts: Information from Metro’s Planning & Design – Historic Preservation and Urban Design department

Interesting in purchasing vacant property (lots or structures) from the city? Check out the Landbank Authority