Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Collect and review any pertinent existing studies as needed besides the existing guidelines to possibly include plans, zoning information, histories, photographs, National Register nominations, and maps from the planning staff and other local sources 2. Tour the historic district with staff in order to understand the issues and architectural character of Fredericksburg. 3. Discuss in depth the reasons, issues, and expectations of this revision of the guidelines. Review the existing guidelines with staff to better determine what changes are needed, what new topics need to be covered, and how existing processes, information, and chapters need to be reorganized. 4. Discuss the role of stakeholders in the process and the public outreach approach to ensure that all affected parties are represented in the project including property owners, neighborhood groups, merchants, institutions, and other agencies. The Historic Preservation Working Group will function as a steering committee for the project. Consider use of on-line surveys, in-depth interviews, workshops with break-out groups, etc. Discuss with staff and others as needed.