Cultural Landscape Report/Environmental Assessment for Pres William J Clinton Birthplace Home NHS

The Clinton Birthplace National Historic Site is located within the city of Hope, Arkansas, the seat of Hempstead County. The recently-established national historic site includes about one acre of land, all in federal fee simple ownership. The site is composed of three buildings and a memorial garden located a few blocks west of downtown Hope. The neighborhood has changed much over the past several decades, moving from residential to more commercial development.

The goal of this project is to produce a Cultural Landscape Report and Environmental Assessment (CLR/EA) for William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home NHS. As a new national park unit, research and analysis are needed to document the historic character of the residential neighborhood experienced by President Clinton, and provide additional information to support the development of education and interpretive programs. Documentation produced by the CLR will provide necessary guidance for park managers to manage the cultural landscape and perhaps work with local officials and adjacent property owners to maintain and/or restore elements of the historic landscape.

The document will define the landscape boundary, identify significant viewsheds; document contributing features that historically defined the Clinton Home and neighborhood streetscape; and identify a series of phased implement projects that may be needed to improve condition, enhance landscape integrity, and provide compatible visitor amenities within the park. The treatment recommendations should reference the entire project area, but might also focus on specific component landscapes to assist the NPS with managing the historic property, provide support for neighboring landowners interested in preservation, and establish a foundation of information that will permit the development of an interpretive program.

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