An edition of The past and future city
(2016)
The past and future city
how historic preservation is reviving America's communities
by Stephanie Meeks
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"In The Past and Future City, Stephanie Meeks, the president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, describes in detail, and with unique empirical research, the many ways that saving and restoring historic fabric can help a city create thriving neighborhoods, good jobs, and a vibrant economy. 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"--provided by publisher.
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Past and Future City: How Historic Preservation Is Reviving America's Communities
2017, Island Press
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Past and Future City: How Historic Preservation Is Reviving America's Communities
2016, Island Press
in English
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The past and future city: how historic preservation is reviving America's communities
2016
in English
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Book Details
Table of Contents
Introduction. The powers of place
Downtown is for people : competing visions of the ideal American city
Older, smaller, better : how older buildings enhance urban vitality
Making it work for your city : unleashing the power and potential of historic fabric
Buildings reborn : keeping historic properties in active use
Our diverse history : towards more inclusive history and communities
Mitigating the great inversion : the problems of affordability and displacement
The greenest buildings : preservation, climate change, and the environment
Conclusion. The future of the past : livable cities and the future of preservation.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 263-320) and index.
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