These files are being shared as they are updated to include as much public feedback as possible. If you see an error, opportunity, or want to provide feedback for any reason, please email or use our FAQ page.
This packet is updated daily as volunteers meet with professionals, nonprofits, and government to solidify details for the project. You can scroll through these pages on our homepage. Detailed Packet
This printable handout gives a brief overview of the financial aspects within the plan to save the homes, fund City of Reno parks, fund the historic resources planner position, and build this historic district. Handout
This slide show is projected at public meetings and you may use it to introduce the project to your friends and community. Less text makes this file more accessible in a meeting setting. Overhead Projection
Video from KOLO
Preservation Park is an eye-catching re-creation of a Victorian neighborhood, providing an exceptional venue: Preservation Park
La Villita preserves American history while remaining open to public and business use: La Villita
The Associated Press: Historic Reno neighborhood tops preservation list. AP Article
KOLO 8: City of Reno Historic Resources Commission Meeting. KOLO Story
Reno Gazette Journal: Move historic houses near University. RGJ Article
This is Reno: Proposal to save UNR Homes at Evans Park introduced. TIR Article
Exact layout will vary to allow input from infrastructure stakeholders, the fire department, and other agencies.
On May 30th, the Reno City Attorney's office issued a legal opinion stating that our proposal for Evans Park would conflict with the 1926 deed restriction requiring Evans Park to be used “for park purposes.” However, the legal opinion unfortunately misrepresents our proposal for Evans Historic Park as explained in our response below. Please send an email to City Council prior to June 6th and let them know why you support our proposal to move these historic houses to Evans Park to create Reno's first historic city park!
We presented Agenda L5 to Reno City Council on June 6.
Read more about the May 30th memo and our response.
