| Carolopolis / Pro Merito |
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| Exterior Preservation |
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Exterior Preservation is defined as the act or process of applying measures necessary to sustain the existing form, integrity and materials of an historic property. |
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| Exterior Restoration |
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Exterior Restoration is defined as the act or process of accurately depicting the form, features and character of a property as it appeared at a particular period of time. |
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| Exterior Rehabilitation |
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Exterior Rehabilitation is defined as the act or process of making possible a compatible use for a property through repair, alterations and additions while preserving those portions or features which convey its historical, cultural or architectural values. |
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| New Construction |
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Defined as the act or process of construction of a new building that is architecturally and aesthetically an asset within the context of the existing streetscape and neighborhood. |
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| Pro Merito only |
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| The Pro Merito or "For Merit" Award was established to honor those properties that were given a Carolopolis Award not less than 20 years ago and have either undergone a second major renovation or have displayed an admirable level of continuous preservation. |
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| Continuous Preservation |
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Defined as applicable to those properties qualified to receive a Pro Merito Award and have been continuously maintained at a high level of long-term preservation. |
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