True North Sustainable Development Solutions (TNSDS) is a historic properties consulting firm specializing in preservation plans and cultural resource management to sustain culture, economy, and environment. As a small Alaskan firm, TNSDS prides itself on cultural sensitivity, accessibility, and open communication and recognize the importance of preserving the past for the positive effect this will have on future sustainability of both rural and urban communities throughout Alaska, Hawaii, and the contiguous United States.
TNSDS is devoted and dedicated to preserving the past and demonstrating ways in which historic preservation can meet communities’ present development needs without compromising the needs of future generations. We ensure quality consulting services for an array of preservation needs including helping clients comply with or enforce historic preservation laws and ordinances, seeking economic incentives for adaptive re-use of historic properties, finding a niche in the heritage tourism industry, retaining the character of their historic neighborhood, or developing strategies to protect culturally sensitive resources.
