1. 101 New London Road Newark, Delaware
PUBLIC MEETING
101 New London Road Newark, Delaware
March 22, 2017

2. INTRODUCTIONS

3. OVERVIEW OF THE PROJECT

5. THE SECTION 106 PROCESS

6. National Historic Preservation Act of 1966
Established the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
Established State Historic Preservation Officer/ Tribal Historic Preservation Officers in each state/territory
Undertakes statewide historic preservation planning and survey
Nominates properties to the National Register of Historic Places
Reviews and comments on Federal, State, and local undertakings
Assists local governments with preservation programs and certifications

7. Section 106 of the NHPA
If a project involves a federal agency, is using federal funds, or is being completed on federal land, the lead federal agency must determine if their undertaking will have an adverse effect on historic properties
Historic property= Defined as a building, structure, site, object, or historic district that is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places

8. Section 106 is: A framework for problem solving;
Grounded in consultation;
Provides stakeholders access to Federal decision making;
Results range from full preservation to total loss of historic properties

9. 4 Steps for Completing the Section 106 Process:
Initiate the Process
Invite Consulting Parties to Participate in the Process
Determine Area of Potential Effects (APE)
Identify Historic Properties
Identification of Resources
Evaluation of Resources to determine “historic properties”
Assess Adverse Effects
Resolve Adverse Effects

10. PROJECT AREA OF POTENTIAL EFFECTS (APE)

11. Area of Potential Effects (APE)
APE: “The geographic area or areas within which an undertaking may cause changes in the character or use of historic properties, if any such properties exist.”
Includes both direct and indirect impacts
Direct= Physical impacts
Indirect= Visual or other non-tangible impacts (can affect a resource’s setting and feeling)

12. APE for Project
First, conducted a background review to identify previously recorded properties
Second, performed a vehicular and pedestrian reconnaissance to note viewsheds
Third, coordinated with HUD and the DE SHPO to get feedback on the APE
Fourth, put together rough preliminary map based on this dialogue for your feedback

13. Proposed 101 New London Road APE (Direct and Indirect)

14. PREVIOUSLY RECORDED HISTORIC PROPERTIES

15. New London Road Historic District
Recorded in 1998
43 Buildings, Mostly Dwellings (1860s-1930s)
Eligible for the National Register of Historic Places under Criterion A for its association with African-American history and settlement in Newark
101 New London Road- Contributing Element

16. New London Road Historic District
As outlined by Bradley Skelcher’s research, Urban African American Communities were often segregated by custom or regulation.
Normally contained a church, school, and multiple residential buildings.
Also often contained a commercial building, cemetery, and a community organization.
Property ownership and tenancy predominately African American

17. NEXT STEPS

18. APE, Evaluation Studies, and Project Effect
Present recommended APE to DE SHPO
Complete archaeological reconnaissance study of 101 New London Street
Assure all architectural properties over 40 years in age in APE have been identified and evaluated
Determine project effects on historic properties

19. MOA & Mitigation of Adverse Effect
Should it be determined that the project will have an adverse effect on historic properties, author a Memorandum of Agreement outlining steps required to mitigate adverse effect
Complete mitigation tasks. Could include (among others): National Register nomination of New London District, interpretive signage, public talk on the history of the area, etc.

20. Dissemination of Information
Information on these steps will be disseminated to interested parties as requested CONTACT INFO:
HUD= Monica Hawkins & Ivan Chavez
/ (215)
NHA= Marene Jordan
(302)
Dovetail= Kerri Barile & Brad Hatch /
(540)

21. THANK YOU