Easements Atlanta, Inc.

08/06/2026

We are pleased to welcome Sarah Ripple to the Board of Directors of Easements Atlanta.

Sarah is a historic preservation professional with over 15 years of experience stewarding historic buildings, specializing in local and federal regulations, Section 106, and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards. She is a Senior Associate with Higgins Quasebarth & Partners and has previously worked in both the private and public sectors in Philadelphia, New York City—including with the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission and the Vieux Carre Commission in her hometown of New Orleans.

Sarah holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and Art History from the Honors College at Louisiana State University and a Master of Science in Historic Preservation from Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation.

Asked what her favorite projects have been: "Two favorites - being charged with the care of the French Quarter was very personal for me, touching on my home-grown love for history, architecture, and preservation. And on the flip side of scale, Rockefeller Center in New York. With eight years and counting working as Landmarks consultant for the Center, my favorite New York landmark, it feels like a family member, and it's been an honor to be part of the landmark's life."

Sarah's expertise and commitment to preservation make her a wonderful addition to our Board as we continue our mission to protect historic spaces in perpetuity across Metro Atlanta.

07/27/2026

The Official U.S. Congressional website of Congressman Jared Huffman

07/27/2026

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation voted last Friday to relax the current Section 106 regulations that were passed by Congress in 1966 as part of the National Historic Preservation Act.

The gist of the regulations provide review and public consultation for any historic properties listed or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places and that may be affected by projects that utilize any federal funding: road projects and cell phone towers associated with the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Communications Commission, respectively, have been the two with which we’ve been most involved (but there are many more).

The proposed changes will remove the ability for us (us = you, me, tribal nations, state preservation offices, other concerned parties) to participate in these reviews and provide PUBLIC comment.

The photos included in this post are properties in our portfolio that were flagged for proposed projects utilizing federal monies and for which we were able to submit meaningful public comment through the Section 106 process.

Fulton Bag and Cotton Mill - Cabbagetown
Swift & Co - Castleberry Hill
Trust Company-Monroe Branch - Piedmont Heights

The situation continues to unfold - follow Preservation Action, National Trust for Historic Preservation and Cultural Heritage Partners’ War Room for the latest…

06/19/2026

05/22/2026

It’s Historic Preservation Month!

While the preservation community had a major set back with Gov. Kemp’s recent veto of HB 376 (which would have raised the cap on available Historic Tax Credits further incentivizing preservation efforts), there are many other preservation wins to celebrate.

Easements Altanta continues stewarding our 51 protected properties with more in the pipeline. Stay tuned as we look forward to sharing the stories behind the most recent additions to our portfolio.

One of our parent organizations, and Executive Director David Yoakley Mitchell continue to work tirelessly to advocate for our historic resources. From raising preservation awareness by spearheading a proclamation from the Atlanta City Council recognizing May as Historic Preservation Month to advocating for the successful NRHP listing of South View Cemetery, perseverance prevails.

Also, check out our friends and their advocacy efforts as well as the recent award recipients for many outstanding preservation projects in the state.

Hard work, dedication, and goodness abounds!

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05/17/2026

Let’s all be Preservation Pals!

Super cute activities for the PreK - 2nd grade crowd…

Happy Preservation Month!

A major goal of the ACHP is to communicate the value and benefits of maintaining and enhancing historic places for future generations of Americans. As we commemorate National Historic Preservation Month, the ACHP, in cooperation with the Richard H. Jenrette Foundation, has developed activity books that parents and teachers can download to teach children the importance of historic preservation. https://www.achp.gov/initiatives/educational-opportunities

In the Pre-Kindergarten through 2nd Grade Preservation Pals Activity Guide, kids are guided through a series of fun puzzles and games. Through crosswords, matching games, mazes, and stories, young students learn vocabulary relating to preservation, find out about preservation careers, and take a pledge to be a Preservation Pal and help protect the special places that tell the story of our past. Download the PK-2 activity book here and be sure to share it!https://www.achp.gov/sites/default/files/2025-08/250721%202025%20ACHP%20Preservation%20Pals%20Activity%20Guide%20PK-2.pdf

05/17/2026

Uh-oh! Easements Atlanta has been called to the Principal’s Office! 😳

The Vice-Principal’s Office to be exact. Loved helping to share the story of Kirkwood Lofts Home Tour today. Formerly Kirkwood Elementary School, the campus is comprised of four buildings dating from 1906 to 1965 and listed on the NRHP and is protected in perpetuity by a conservation easement.

The unit on tour was the Vice Principal’s office in the building constructed in 1921. The unit also housed
offices for counseling and the school nurse. 12’ ceilings, historic floors and Austral windows add incredible character to the space.

Austral windows were common in the early 20th century in schools, libraries and other public buildings. They eliminated the need for a double hung sash with cords, pulleys, and weights. When fully open they provided 70% ventilation of a space vs. the 50% of a double-hung sash in the days before air-conditioned spaces.

Home tour runs tomorrow 5/17/26 as well. Check out for ticket info…

📸: all photos by EA

1. Kirkwood resident and unit owner Kristin and EA Executive Director Sarah Borcherding
2. 1906 Building
3. 1921 Building
4. Unit on tour today
5. Unit on tour today
6. Unit on tour today
7. Vintage ad from The American School Board Journal 1920
8. Preservation in progress on site! Wood window rehab underway by

05/07/2026

We’re excited to share that one of Easements Atlanta’s protected properties, the Kirkwood Lofts—formerly the c. 1921 Kirkwood Elementary School—will be featured as part of the 2026 Kirkwood Spring Fling & Tour of Homes

Learn more and purchase tickets here:

https://www.eventeny.com/events/2026-kirkwood-spring-fling-festival-tour-of-homes-27046/