The Past and Future City: How Historic Preservation is Reviving America's Communities
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| Rating | : | 4.27 (611 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01LAZ9E6Y |
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| Number of Pages | : | 549 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-31 |
| Language | : | English |
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Here, Stephanie Meeks takes the case nationwide.". In Birmingham, we've seen firsthand how historic buildings rejuvenate neighborhoods. "With passion, conviction, and clarity, this book underlines the importance of celebrating all of America's rich and diverse history and makes a compelling case for preservation as the key urban planning tool of the twenty-first century
Historic preservation preserves stories, drives economies, and values the earth. Historic preservation holds the seeds of renewal. By rehabilitating and restoring buildings that are already imbued with history, character, and a deep sense of place, a community can reinvigorate a flagging economy, create a hub of pedestrian activity, reduce overall energy expenditures, and retain local dollars which in turn creates more jobs, more activity, and more of a sense . Good Read Stephanie Meeks does a good job articulating the arguments for preserving historic buildings within our urban cores. Historic preservation is a critical component to growth within our cities and adaptive reuse of existing real estate is one of the most environmentally friendly endeavors to expand our housing stock. I applaud her book, though wish it focused more on the good econom. "This book belongs in every Historic Preservation Commissioner's library." according to Nancy J Morton. This book belongs in every Historic Preservation Commissioner's library. It is a contemporary reference for viable urban living today and tomorrow.
Time and again, when asked why they moved to the city, people talk about the desire to live somewhere distinctive, to be some place rather than no place. Often these distinguishing urban landmarks are exciting neighborhoods—Miami boasts its Art Deco district, New Orleans the French Quarter. Experts offer a range of theories on what is driving the return to the city—from the impact of the recent housing crisis to a desire to be socially engaged, live near work, and reduce automobile use. She explains the critical importance of preservation for all our communities, the ways the historic preservation field has evolved to embrace the challenges of the twenty-first century, and the innovative work being done in the preservation space now. This book is for anyone who cares about cities, places, and saving America’s diverse stories, in a way that will bring us together and help us better understand our past, present, and future. . This book speaks