Spruce Park

Discover how the proposed "Historic Protection Overlay" will impact our neighborhood and the people that live here.

Get The Facts

Explore the proposed guidelines through questions and answers.

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What is the HPO proposed for the Spruce Park Neighborhood?

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Who will be affected by the HPO?

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How will the proposed HPO affect my ability to make changes to my property?

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Would a Historic Preservation Overlay increase property values?

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In general, how successful are homeowners in appealing HPO decisions made by city officials?

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Who decides whether a Historic Protection Overlay is created for the Spruce Park Neighborhood? Do the residents of the neighborhood have the final say? When will the decision be made?

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The Silver Hill HPO Guidelines distinguish between “contributing” (i.e., historic) and “non-contributing” buildings.  How do I find out which category my property falls in?

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Would the HPO Guidelines apply to solar power installation?

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Why would the City use the Silver Hill HPO Guidelines for the Spruce Park Neighborhood?

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If a family member became disabled, would I need advance review and approval to construct a handicap access ramp to my house?

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What types of changes to my property must have prior approval from the City?

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Would the HPO guidelines apply to changes in landscaping, including xeriscaping to reduce water consumption?

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Would the HPO require advance review and approval to construct a security fence between my backyard and the alley?

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About This Website

We are your neighbors. Join us by promoting good information.

The Spruce Park Action, Resources, and Knowledge website, www.sparkabq.com , was created by the SPARK* Working Group.   to provide a full and transparent source of information regarding the Historic Protection Overlay proposed by the City of Albuquerque for much of the neighborhood.


All members of the SPARK* Working Group are residents of the neighborhood, and although many of us are taking advocacy positions opposing the proposed Overlay, this website is intended to be neutral, with a goal of providing our neighborhood with the information it needs to help the City make an informed decision regarding the Overlay, one way or the other.  Visit www.no-hpo.com for a perspective presented in opposition to the proposed overlay.


The website is maintained by volunteers of the SPARK* working group at their own expense.  For more information about the SPARK* working group, contact Peter Swift (email address:  pnswift@comcast.net).

Spruce Park

Discover how the "Historic Protection Overlay" will impact our neighborhood and the people that live here.

Get The Facts

Explore the proposed guidelines through questions and answers.

Question

What is the HPO proposed for the Spruce Park Neighborhood?

Question

Who will be affected by the HPO?

Question

How will the proposed HPO affect my ability to make changes to my property?

Question

Would a Historic Preservation Overlay increase property values?

Question

In general, how successful are homeowners in appealing HPO decisions made by city officials?

Question

Who decides whether a Historic Protection Overlay is created for the Spruce Park Neighborhood? Do the residents of the neighborhood have the final say? When will the decision be made?

Question

The Silver Hill HPO Guidelines distinguish between “contributing” (i.e., historic) and “non-contributing” buildings.  How do I find out which category my property falls in?

Question

Would the HPO Guidelines apply to solar power installation?

Question

Why would the City use the Silver Hill HPO Guidelines for the Spruce Park Neighborhood?

Question

If a family member became disabled, would I need advance review and approval to construct a handicap access ramp to my house?

Question

What types of changes to my property must have prior approval from the City?

Question

Would the HPO guidelines apply to changes in landscaping, including xeriscaping to reduce water consumption?

Question

Would the HPO require advance review and approval to construct a security fence between my backyard and the alley?

Explore Q&A

Knowledge is Power

Subscribe to receive key updates and opportunities for action.

Sign Up to receive notifications about HPO related meetings, events, and voting opportunities. Opt-out at any time.

About This Website

We are your neighbors. Join us by promoting good information.

The Spruce Park Action, Resources, and Knowledge website, www.sparkabq.com , was created by the SPARK* Working Group.   to provide a full and transparent source of information regarding the Historic Protection Overlay proposed by the City of Albuquerque for much of the neighborhood.


All members of the SPARK* Working Group are residents of the neighborhood, and although many of us are taking advocacy positions opposing the proposed Overlay, this website is intended to be neutral, with a goal of providing our neighborhood with the information it needs to help the City make an informed decision regarding the Overlay, one way or the other.  Visit www.no-hpo.com for a perspective presented in opposition to the proposed overlay.


The website is maintained by volunteers of the SPARK* working group at their own expense.  For more information about the SPARK* working group, contact Peter Swift (email address:  pnswift@comcast.net).

Spruce Park

Discover how the

"Historic Protection Overlay" will impact our neighborhood and the people that live here.

Get The Facts

Explore the proposed guidelines through questions and answers.

Question

What is the HPO proposed for the Spruce Park Neighborhood?

Question

Who will be affected by the HPO?

Question

How will the proposed HPO affect my ability to make changes to my property?

Question

Would a Historic Preservation Overlay increase property values?

Question

In general, how successful are homeowners in appealing HPO decisions made by city officials?

Question

Who decides whether a Historic Protection Overlay is created for the Spruce Park Neighborhood? Do the residents of the neighborhood have the final say? When will the decision be made?

Question

The Silver Hill HPO Guidelines distinguish between “contributing” (i.e., historic) and “non-contributing” buildings.  How do I find out which category my property falls in?

Question

Would the HPO Guidelines apply to solar power installation?

Question

Why would the City use the Silver Hill HPO Guidelines for the Spruce Park Neighborhood?

Question

If a family member became disabled, would I need advance review and approval to construct a handicap access ramp to my house?

Question

What types of changes to my property must have prior approval from the City?

Question

Would the HPO guidelines apply to changes in landscaping, including xeriscaping to reduce water consumption?

Question

Would the HPO require advance review and approval to construct a security fence between my backyard and the alley?

Explore Q&A

Knowledge is Power

Subscribe to receive key updates and opportunities for action.

Sign Up to receive notifications about HPO related meetings, events, and voting opportunities. Opt-out at any time.

About This Website

We are your neighbors. Join us by promoting good information.

The Spruce Park Action, Resources, and Knowledge website, www.sparkabq.com , was created by the SPARK* Working Group.   to provide a full and transparent source of information regarding the Historic Protection Overlay proposed by the City of Albuquerque for much of the neighborhood.


All members of the SPARK* Working Group are residents of the neighborhood, and although many of us are taking advocacy positions opposing the proposed Overlay, this website is intended to be neutral, with a goal of providing our neighborhood with the information it needs to help the City make an informed decision regarding the Overlay, one way or the other.  Visit www.no-hpo.com for a perspective presented in opposition to the proposed overlay.


The website is maintained by volunteers of the SPARK* working group at their own expense.  For more information about the SPARK* working group, contact Peter Swift (email address:  pnswift@comcast.net).

Spruce Park

Discover how the proposed

"Historic Protection Overlay"

will impact our neighborhood and the people that live here.

Get The Facts

Explore the proposed guidelines through questions and answers.

Question

What is the HPO proposed for the Spruce Park Neighborhood?

Question

Who will be affected by the HPO?

Question

How will the proposed HPO affect my ability to make changes to my property?

Question

Would a Historic Preservation Overlay increase property values?

Question

In general, how successful are homeowners in appealing HPO decisions made by city officials?

Question

Who decides whether a Historic Protection Overlay is created for the Spruce Park Neighborhood? Do the residents of the neighborhood have the final say? When will the decision be made?

Question

The Silver Hill HPO Guidelines distinguish between “contributing” (i.e., historic) and “non-contributing” buildings.  How do I find out which category my property falls in?

Question

Would the HPO Guidelines apply to solar power installation?

Question

Why would the City use the Silver Hill HPO Guidelines for the Spruce Park Neighborhood?

Question

If a family member became disabled, would I need advance review and approval to construct a handicap access ramp to my house?

Question

What types of changes to my property must have prior approval from the City?

Question

Would the HPO guidelines apply to changes in landscaping, including xeriscaping to reduce water consumption?

Question

Would the HPO require advance review and approval to construct a security fence between my backyard and the alley?

Explore All Questions

Knowledge Is Power

Subscribe to receive key updates and opportunities for action.

Sign Up to receive notifications about HPO related meetings, events, and voting opportunities. Opt-out at any time.

About This Website

We are your neighbors. Join us by promoting good information.

The Spruce Park Action, Resources, and Knowledge website, www.sparkabq.com , was created by the SPARK* Working Group.   to provide a full and transparent source of information regarding the Historic Protection Overlay proposed by the City of Albuquerque for much of the neighborhood.


All members of the SPARK* Working Group are residents of the neighborhood, and although many of us are taking advocacy positions opposing the proposed Overlay, this website is intended to be neutral, with a goal of providing our neighborhood with the information it needs to help the City make an informed decision regarding the Overlay, one way or the other.  Visit www.no-hpo.com for a perspective presented in opposition to the proposed overlay.


The website is maintained by volunteers of the SPARK* working group at their own expense.  For more information about the SPARK* working group, contact Peter Swift (email address:  pnswift@comcast.net).