Historic Preservation

The keyword Historic Preservation is tagged in the following 2 articles.

A Preservationist's Perspective on Levittown Communities: Urban Planning and Design's Awkward Dilemma

January 27, 2012 - 2533 words | Architecture » Urban Planning

Suburban housing is the backbone of an unsustainable living pattern. Long commutes to work and long drives for groceries, other supplies, and recreational activities increase America’s need for expensive fossil fuels. The isolated nature of subdivision style... Read Article »

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Urban Planning Sustainability Conservation Smart Growth Historic Preservation Levittown Architecture City Planning

Historic Preservation and Environmentalism: The Politics of Ignorance

March 25, 2010 - 4918 words | Environmental Studies » Historic Preservation

The inevitable integration of Historic Preservation and environmental protection is a subject that needs to be defined and understood. If Historic Preservation does not think outside of the box, the field could diminish and become more obsolete, in favor of more &lsquo... Read Article »

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Environmentalism Historic Preservation Preservation Obama National Budget Rypkema United Nations Sustainability