Urbana to look at neighborhood conservation districts

URBANA – Betsey Cronan thinks a proposal to allow the creation of neighborhood conservation districts could be a good thing for her west Urbana neighborhood.

A resident of 305 W. High St. and co-coordinator of the West Urbana Neighborhood Association, Cronan is proud of her stucco, prairie-style craftsman home, built in 1911. But when she tried to get historic landmark status for the home, she was told it didn't qualify because the side porch had been enclosed.

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