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Researched and prepared by Planning Heritage and Design Partner, LLC, the purpose of this report is to provide an in-depth investigation of selected findings of the 2023 report titled "Racine Cream Brick Structures: An Inventory".   

A detailed history is provided for two residential properties belonging to prominent pioneer families of 1800's Racine. 

The report also investigates a neighborhood of unique cream brick structures constructed as worker housing in support of the war effort during WWII.  The homes display a theme and variation on designs developed by award winning architect Carl J. Kastrup AIA (1901-1951).

Finally, the report contains an analysis of structures within a multi-block area adjacent to an existing cream brick workers' cottages National Register Historic District.  These structures lend themselves to expanding the existing adjacent historic district, or being recognized as pocket districts or individual landmarks. 

Researched and prepared by Planning Heritage and Design Partner, LLC, this report and the associated inventory are intended to be used as an initial reference to foster further discussion and analysis, and for the potential development of programs designed to assist property owners in the repair, maintenance, renovation, or preservation of cream brick structures in the City of Racine, WI.  This inventory provides a brief overview of Racine's cream brick industry from 1836 to 1914, and identifies 825 extant cream brick structures ranging in design and use from homes, factories and churches to schools, warehouses and apartment buildings.  

Building and grounds analysis provided to St. Rita Parish planning committee outlining issues and strategies addressing current conditions and alternative scenarios for treatment of a vacant church and monastery facility.  

Provided policy and ordinance interpretation to consultants. Provided historical background on previous planning efforts. Participated in multi-discipline plan
formulation team. Managed Development Department review and comment, meeting logistics, and oversaw consultant contract administration.

Provided policy, plans and ordinance interpretation. Participated in City staff and community focus group discussions. Reviewed and commented of draft documents.

Provided policy, ordinance, and statute interpretation to consultant. Provided historical background on previous planning efforts and historical research and
designations. Conducted neighborhood meetings and held pop-up presentations during special community events. Coordinated media notification, and e-mail blasts. Managed city staff and Preservation Commission review and comment, coordinated meeting logistics. Oversaw consultant contract and CLG grant
administration.

Provided policy and ordinance interpretation. Provide historical background on
development area and influenced design recommendations. Reviewed and commented of draft documents. Provided public presentation at neighborhood meetings and other venues. Managed city staff reviews, consultant contracts and EPA grant and other grant reporting. Stewarded final document through city approvals and adoption process. Made necessary changes to ordinance and policies to reflect plan recommendations and design goals.

Provided policy and ordinance interpretation. Provided historical background on development area and influenced design recommendations.  Reviewed and commented of draft documents.  Organized neighborhood meetings.  Made public presentation.  Managed city staff reviews.  Managed consultant contracts (Strategic Plan).  Stewarded final documents through city approvals and adoption process.  Made necessary changes to ordinance and policies to reflect plan recommendations.  Conceptualized, prepared, codified and administered development and design standards.