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The Past And Future City: How Historic Preservation Is Reviving America'S Communities-used
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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 Neighborhoods, The Promise And Potential Of Using Our Older And Historic Buildings To Revitalize Our 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 Cityfrom The Impact Of The Recent Housing Crisis To A Desire To Be Socially Engaged, Live Near Work, And Reduce Automobile Use. But Theres Also More To It. 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 Neighborhoodsmiami Boasts Its Art Deco District, New Orleans The French Quarter. Sometimes, As In The Case Of Baltimores Historic Rowhouses, The Most Distinguishing Feature Is The Urban Fabric Itself.While Many Aspects Of This Urban Resurgence Are A Cause For Celebration, The Changes Have Also Brought To The Forefront Issues Of Access, Affordable Housing, Inequality, Sustainability, And How We Should Commemorate Difficult History. This Book Speaks Directly To All Of These Issues.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 Twentyfirst Century, And The Innovative Work Being Done In The Preservation Space Now.This Book Is For Anyone Who Cares About Cities, Places, And Saving Americas Diverse Stories, In A Way That Will Bring Us Together And Help Us Better Understand Our Past, Present, And Future.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Past and Future City'? A: The book focuses on the importance of historic preservation in revitalizing communities and addressing urban challenges in America.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Ms. Stephanie Meeks, who is the president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
- Q: When was 'The Past and Future City' published? A: The book was published on October 4, 2016.
- Q: What are some key topics discussed in the book? A: Key topics include urban resurgence, the challenges of gentrification, affordable housing, and the role of historic preservation in creating vibrant neighborhoods.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 352 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in urban development? A: Yes, the book is suitable for anyone interested in urban development, historic preservation, and community revitalization.
- Q: Does the book include empirical research? A: Yes, the author provides unique empirical research to support the arguments made in the book.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the illustrated edition.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding the future of urban environments? A: Yes, it offers insights into how historic preservation can influence the future of urban environments and community development.