HomeMy WebLinkAbout13 OLD TOWN TUSTIN HISTORIC VIRTUAL WALKING TOURDocuSign Envelope ID: D991 E165-F97E-49A4-82C3-64B73530AC06 AGENDA REPORT 46SPIPFF MEETING DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: SUMMARY: FEBRUARY 6, 2024 Agenda Item 13 Reviewed: DS City Manager Finance Director N/A HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OLD TOWN TUSTIN HISTORIC VIRTUAL WALKING TOUR The Community Development Department is pleased to present a new interactive resource to the community, the Old Town Tustin Historic Virtual Walking Tour. This self -guided walking tour features 14 historic sites throughout the Old Town area, that takes participants on a journey through Tustin's _ history. As tour participants reach each stop, historic photos and facts about the site are accessible on any S1 mobile device. The walking tour was created to promote interest in historic preservation in Tustin, and to generate new excitement around the City's rich history. OTM# ti To view the tour, visit www.tustinca.orq/walkingtour or i5 n scan the QR code provided. g� RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the report. FISCAL IMPACT: The cost associated with the preparation of this project has been appropriated in the FY 2023-24 budget. There are no additional impacts to the General Fund anticipated resulting from this project. CORRELATION TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN: The proposed project furthers the objectives of Strategic Plan Goal A — Economic and Neighborhood Development, through enhancing the vibrancy and quality of life in all neighborhoods and areas of the community. DocuSign Envelope ID: D991 E165-F97E-49A4-82C3-64B73530AC06 Historic Virtual Walking Tour February 6, 2024 Page 2 DISCUSSION: Background In 2023, City staff initiated the concept of the Old Town Tustin Historic Virtual Walking tour to generate new excitement surrounding Tustin's historic resources. The City Council affirmed the concept by including it as one of their Strategic Work Plan directives, and staff proceeded with developing the tour. Fourteen (14) historic sites have been selected for the self -guided tour. Sites that are featured in the tour include: 1. Knights of Pythias Building 3. Tustin Hardware Store 5. Synergy Office Building 7. Tustin Unified School District Administration Building 9. Artz Building 11. Jamestown Village Little Tree Church 13. Cox Market Plaza 2. Columbus Tustin Bust 4. Kelly Building 6. Tustin Blacksmith Shop 8. Stevens House 10. The Jabberwocky/Vintage Lady 12. Tustin Garage 14. McCoy Building Information that is included with each historic site includes the property name and address, with a Google Maps street view, and directions to locate the property. A brief description of the property is provided on the main page, with a link that can be followed to access additional historic photos and context for each site. Community Outreach During creation of the Virtual Walking Tour, City staff worked closely in collaboration with the Tustin Area Historical Society and the Tustin Preservation Conservancy on the content of the tour. Both organizations were imperative in verifying the accuracy of the tour information, and in providing additional historic photos and content to the walking tour. City staff connected with various business owners or property owners whose historic property is featured in the tour, and received positive feedback from everyone who was contacted. The City intends to provide marketing materials to businesses throughout Old Town with a QR code for the tour such as printed cards, vinyl window clings, stickers on sidewalks, etc. so that business patrons and passers-by can easily scan and access the tour if they would like to participate at any point. DocuSign Envelope ID: D991E165-F97E-49A4-82C3-64B73530AC06 Historic Virtual Walking Tour February 6, 2024 Page 3 On January 23, 2024, the Old Town Historic Virtual Walking Tour was presented to the Tustin Planning Commission as the first introduction of the tour to the community. Brian Sjoberg with the Tustin Preservation Conservancy attended the meeting in support of the launch of the walking tour. Our historic preservation partners at the Historic Society and the Conservancy, the Tustin Chamber of Commerce, and other community groups will be invited to share a link to the tour on their websites and on their social media outlets. City staff additionally intends to promote the Historic Virtual Walking Tour at City or community events held in the Old Town area. Keep an eye out for social media posts featuring the tour, QR codes throughout Old Town, and share the experience with your Tustin friends and neighbors. Next Steps As part of annual and ongoing historic preservation efforts, the City plans to initiate routine updates to the Virtual Walking Tour in continued collaboration with our historic preservation partners. Staff anticipates adding additional stops to the walking tour in the future, along with bolstering the existing entries with new photos and content as available. Tour maintenance and updates may also appear on the Historic and Cultural Resources Advisor Work Program in the future, and as an accomplishment in the Certified Local Government Annual Report. DocuSigned by: Prepared b Q aaktt' vt4" Adrianne DiLeva Management Analyst II DocuSigned by: c� ot. O Approved by: Justina Willkom Community Development Director