The Federal Government has undertaken various efforts to revitalize central cities, which have historically served as centers for growth and commerce in metropolitan areas. Executive Order 13006 directs federal agencies to utilize and maintain, wherever operationally appropriate and economically prudent, historic properties and districts, especially those located in central business areas.

Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act requires federal agencies to conduct a historic preservation review whenever they carry out, license, permit, approve, or assist a project that has the potential to affect historic properties. Often, federal projects are accomplished by nonfederal parties who receive the federal license, permit, approval, or financial assistance.

Memorandum of Agreement for the U.S. Courthouse in Mobile, AL

Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the General Services Administration (GSA) and the Texas State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regarding the disposal of the Excell Helium Plant in Moore County, TX (2010)

Memorandum of Agreement between the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Washington Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation Regarding the Jonathan M. Wainwright VA Memorial Medical Center Demolition of Buildings 8, 9, 103 Garages Project

Memorandum of Agreement Among the United States General Services Administration, the US Customs and Border Protection, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and the California State Historic Preservation Officer Regarding the Reconfiguration of the Land Port of Entry, San Ysidro, California

Memorandum of Agreement Among the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. General Services Administration, the District of Columbia State Historic Preservation Officer, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and the National Capital Planning Commission Regarding the United States Diplomacy Center at the Harry S. Truman Building, Washington, D.C.

Memorandum of Agreement Among the United States General Services Administration, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the District of Columbia Department of Transportation, the District of Columbia State Historic Preservation Office, the United States Federal Highway Administration, the National Capital Planning Commission, the National Park Service, and the United States Department of Homeland Security Regarding Construction of an Access Road Through Shepherd Parkway, and Transportation Improvements Surrounding the I-295 Interchanges at South Capitol Street and Malcolm X Avenue,

Memorandum of Agreement Among the US Department of Veterans Affairs, Connecticut Health Care System; the Connecticut State Historic Preservation Officer; and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Regarding the Surgical and Clinical Tower at the West Haven Veterans' Affairs Medical Center, 950 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut