Historic Preservation Committee

The Augusta Historic Preservation Commission held a meeting on July 2, 2026, to review applications for Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) related to historic properties in the downtown district. Two key procurement-related items were discussed: the installation of a new HVAC system on the rooftop of a historic theater and proposed exterior improvements to a skybridge connecting two buildings. The commission conditionally approved the HVAC installation with conditions on color matching and photographic documentation. However, the skybridge improvement proposal was postponed to allow the applicant to submit a revised design that better preserves the mid-century modern architectural character, including retaining original design elements like round columns. The commission emphasized balancing historic preservation with cost considerations and directed further collaboration with the applicant before final approval. No votes on budget allocations or contract awards were reported, but the discussions involved vendor coordination and material selection for capital improvements to historic structures.