Easements have emerged as a vital legal tool for protecting land and historic properties across North Carolina. As part of our “Preservation 101” educational series, we are taking a closer look at how these agreements function to safeguard our architectural inheritance. Essentially, an easement is a voluntary legal agreement between a property owner and a qualified preservation organization or public agency.
Category Archives: 2026
Commemorating America 250
This year our nation will mark a monumental milestone: the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Known as America 250, this commemoration is the celebration of a historic date and also an invitation to reflect on the complex, unfolding story of our country.
Preservation 101: The NCOD
A Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (NCOD) is a specific zoning tool in Raleigh’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). An NCOD regulates the built environmental characteristics of a street, focusing on height, setback, and lot sizes. Learn more about NCODs in this Preservation 101 article.