Phase 1: Start Up Attend meeting with staff of Northampton’s Office of Planning and Sustainability (OPS) and members of the Northampton Historical Commission (NHC) to review scope and method; locate research materials Conduct a windshield survey of Laurel Park, including the buildings, landscape(s), and other features proposed for inclusion in the inventory. Prepare a draft sketch map of Laurel Park, identifying buildings, landscape(s), and other features to be included in the updated Area Form Prepare a draft District Data Sheet listing resources identified in the windshield survey Prepare draft list of resources (draft bibliography) to be used in researching the property, buildings, landscape(s), and other features Present information to OPS and NHC for review. Phase 2: Inventory Research history of Laurel Park and its buildings, landscape(s), and other resources Photograph the buildings, landscape(s), and other landscape features to be included in the area form. Prepare a comprehensive data sheet and area map identifying all resources Submit draft materials to OPS and NHC for review. Phase 3: Updated Area Form Prepare a draft visual assessment narrative, describing the buildings, landscape, and other features to be included in the updated Area Form Prepare a draft historical significance statement to be included in the Area Form Prepare a draft statement of recommendation for listing on the National Register of Historic Places Photograph additional Laurel Park scenes and, as required buildings, landscapes, and other features Update draft District Data Sheet and map, as required Submit draft updated Area Form to OPS and NHC for review. Phase 4: Final Submittal Revise data sheet, area map, and Area Form, per comments from OPS and NHC. Submit the following final products to OPS: ∼ Inventory Forms ∼ Area Form ∼ National Register Recommendation statement ∼ Printed and digital copies of forms, photographs, and maps.
