City Taking Applications For Historic Preservation Commission

TUSCALOOSA, AL – The City of Tuscaloosa is now accepting applications for two positions on its Historic Preservation Commission, which is tasked with reviewing and voting on all improvements and developments within the city's historic districts.

Members of the commission also aid in providing guidance to property owners in the planning and design of projects that are sympathetic to the special character of the historic district.

All candidates will be reviewed and recommended by Mayor Walt Maddox, with the top candidates appointed to three-year terms.

Requirements for membership include:

• Residence within city limits.
• Training or experience in history, architecture, architectural history, American studies, cultural geography, cultural anthropology, planning, archaeology, law or other related historic preservation fields.
• Availability to attend monthly meetings – typically the second Wednesday of each month.

Click here to apply.