Business Details
41 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architecture & Urban Design Firm in Lancaster, PA
Community Heritage Partners is an award-winning architecture, urban design, and planning practice dedicated to creating practical and innovative design solutions that regenerate older places and build successful future spaces. Since our 1985 founding, we have combined architecture, planning, historic preservation, and real estate strategies to address the technical, aesthetic, economic, and community engagement challenges of new construction and renovation projects. Our multi-disciplinary expertise spans building science, sustainability, property research, and public policy, enabling us to deliver projects that balance social, economic, and environmental benefits.We collaborate with clients, municipalities, and community organizations to develop feasible solutions for challenging circumstances, including historic tax credit qualifications and adaptive reuse of underutilized properties. With over 30 years of experience across the eastern seaboard, we specialize in transforming older buildings and districts into vibrant, livable spaces that honor the past while embracing future growth.
Services
Architecture
Preservation
Urban Design
Development
Historic Preservation
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in architectural design and urban regeneration.
- Our team combines multi-disciplinary expertise in preservation and real estate development.
- We specialize in securing Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits for complex projects.
- Our solutions prioritize community engagement and sustainable revitalization strategies.
- We deliver feasible designs for challenging building constraints and tight budgets.
Services
Architecture
Our architectural services integrate social, economic, and environmental principles to create affordable, enduring designs. We focus on place-based solutions that respect historical context while addressing modern functional needs. Our approach emphasizes community input and sustainable practices to enhance local quality of life.
Preservation
We specialize in historic preservation through adaptive reuse and stabilization of older buildings. Our expertise includes qualifying projects for tax credits, meeting code requirements, and assembling specialized contractors to preserve architectural heritage while enabling modern functionality and economic viability.
Urban Design
Our urban design services focus on improving livability through community-driven planning and strategic design solutions. We address technical and aesthetic challenges in public spaces, commercial districts, and residential areas to create cohesive, functional environments that support long-term growth and investment.
Development
We provide real estate development strategies that combine architectural design and preservation to maximize project feasibility. Our services include site analysis, regulatory compliance, and financial planning to transform underutilized properties into profitable, community-enhancing spaces while maintaining historical integrity.
Historic Preservation
Our historic preservation work balances economic opportunity with cultural stewardship. We solve complex challenges in older structures through material expertise, code compliance solutions, and community collaboration to ensure historic buildings remain functional and valued assets for future generations.
People
Gene Aleci
Founder and President
With over 40 years of architectural experience, Gene Aleci leads design and planning for new construction and historic renovations. Licensed in multiple states and certified in historic tax credit projects, he combines urban studies and preservation expertise to deliver innovative solutions for challenging sites.
Questions
What services does Community Heritage Partners offer?
We provide architectural design, urban planning, historic preservation, and real estate development services focused on revitalizing older spaces through community-driven solutions.
How long has the firm been in operation?
Community Heritage Partners has delivered design solutions since 1985, with over 30 years of experience across the eastern United States.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We work across the eastern seaboard, from Charleston, South Carolina to Portland, Maine, with a focus on urban regeneration projects.
Can you help with historic tax credit projects?
Yes, we specialize in qualifying projects for Historic Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credits and have extensive experience with federal certification requirements.
How do you approach community engagement?
We facilitate structured community participation in planning processes to ensure development solutions address local needs and foster shared benefits.
