The Preservation Resource Center (PRC) is New Orleans' premier nonprofit organization focused on the preservation and revitalization of our city's historic architecture and neighborhoods, and celebrating the cultural heritage of the people who bring those buildings and communities to life. PRC preserves. We hold more than 130 easements on significant buildings across the state, ensuring their protection forever. We advocate against unnecessary demolition of historic buildings and for policies that enhance the quality of life in historic neighborhoods. PRC restores. Since its founding in 1974, the Preservation Resource Center has renovated more than 1,500 properties, helping to restore and support historic neighborhoods. PRC's current programs provide funding to hire licensed and insured contractors to perform home repairs to help low-income homeowners living in New Orleans' historic districts. PRC revitalizes. Our work restoring buildings and educating the public helps ensure the vitality of historic neighborhoods. The PRC offers an array of classes and programs to teach hands-on information for renovating historic buildings, maintaining old houses in New Orleans, and more.