History City is the storytelling and public engagement platform that supports the mission of N.I.C.E. — New Initiative Community Enhancement Foundation, documenting preservation, housing, and land-based recovery projects in rural communities.
Community Engagement & Public Education N.I.C.E. (New Initiative Community Enhancement) Foundation operates a public storytelling and education platform,
History City — Roots & Renewal in Rural Communities, which documents historic preservation needs, rural housing challenges, and community-led revitalization efforts throughout Yamhill County and the Willamette Valley.
Through first-person narratives, site-based features, and project updates, History City serves as both a community engagement tool and a transparency mechanism, ensuring that residents, partners, and funders can follow project development and community impact in real time.
History City provides ongoing documentation of historic structures, local heritage narratives, and adaptive reuse opportunities, supporting both public awareness and long-term stewardship planning for threatened historic assets.
History City elevates the lived experiences of rural residents facing housing instability, land access barriers, and service gaps, strengthening project design through community-informed storytelling and needs assessment.