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The Past and Future City: How Historic Preservation in Reviving America´s Communities
Stephanie Meeks
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Description for The Past and Future City: How Historic Preservation in Reviving America´s Communities
Paperback. A detailed look at the innovative ways historic preservation can create thriving communities. Num Pages: 280 pages, 11 photographs, 15 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AMCR; AMVD; JFSG; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 231 x 24. Weight in Grams: 478.
At its most basic, historic preservation is about keeping old places alive, in active use, and relevant to the needs of communities today. As cities across America experience a remarkable renaissance, and more and more young, diverse families choose to live, work, and play in historic neighbourhoods, the promise and potential of using our older and historic 'buildings to revitalise cities is stronger than ever. This urban-resurgence is a national phenomenon, boosting cities from Cleveland to Buffalo and Portland to Pittsburgh. Experts offer a range of theories on what is driving the return to the City, from the impact of ... Read more
At its most basic, historic preservation is about keeping old places alive, in active use, and relevant to the needs of communities today. As cities across America experience a remarkable renaissance, and more and more young, diverse families choose to live, work, and play in historic neighbourhoods, the promise and potential of using our older and historic 'buildings to revitalise cities is stronger than ever. This urban-resurgence is a national phenomenon, boosting cities from Cleveland to Buffalo and Portland to Pittsburgh. Experts offer a range of theories on what is driving the return to the City, from the impact of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Island Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
477g
Number of Pages
280
Place of Publication
Washington, United States
ISBN
9781610917094
SKU
V9781610917094
Shipping Time
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About Stephanie Meeks
Stephanie Meeks has been the president and chief executive officer of the National Trust for Historic Preservation since July 2010. Before joining the National Trust, she served in several senior executive positions, including chief operating officer as well as acting president and Chief executive officer, during her 17-year career with The Nature Conservancy. Kevin C. Murphy is the speechwriter at ... Read more
Reviews for The Past and Future City: How Historic Preservation in Reviving America´s Communities
"Stephanie Meeks explains how historic preservation is one of the most exciting aspects of revitalizing both large and small communities. Understanding, protecting, and enhancing our heritage makes these communities come alive. Ms. Meeks provides a guide to help enrich any community."
Congressman Earl Blumenauer "Co-Chair of the Congressional Historic Preservation Caucus "
Congressman Earl Blumenauer "Co-Chair of the Congressional Historic Preservation Caucus "