Historical Preservation

Paper Summary:

This paper explains that historic preservation, a major form of land use in some areas of the country, is a concerted and detailed effort of federal, state and local government. The paper then reviews the development of laws and various court decisions, which govern historic preservation. The paper relates that laws permitting the transferring of development rights are designed to clarify certain zoning laws and to ensure that certain lands and structures can be protected.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
The National Historic Preservation Act
Historic Preservation" as a Major Land Use Program
Historic Landmark Protection
Constitutionality of Historic Preservation
Transfer of Development Rights
Discussion and Conclusion

From the Paper:

"In addition to the regulations that govern the preservation of historic sites, there also exist protections for historic landmarks. According to the National Park Service Historic landmarks are sites of historic significance that are designated by the Secretary of the Interior because they contain extraordinary worth in demonstrating the heritage of the United States. There are currently less than 2,500 historic sited that have the national distinction of Historic Landmark. In collaborations with citizens around America, the National Historic Landmarks Program utilizes the knowledge of National Park Service staff responsible for nominating new landmarks and assists established landmarks."

Sample of Sources Used:

• ARTICLE XIII. Historic and Landmark District Regulations. http://www.hvilletn.org/documents/zoningord/Article%2013.pdf
• Benhamou F. Who Owns Cultural Goods? The Case of Built HeritageForthcoming, in Ginsburgh, V. (ed.), Economics of the Arts and Culture, Elsevier Science, 2003. http://matisse.univ-paris1.fr/doc2/mse3102.pdf
• Brookshire, J. E. 1997 The Delicate Art of Balance - Ruminations on Change and Expectancy in Local Land Use. William and Mary Law Review. Volume: 38. Issue: 3.. Page Number: 1047-1098.
• Kelly E. D., Mandelker Daniel R. Strong A L. 1996. Property Rights and Takings. Journal of the American Planning Association. Volume: 62. Issue: 1. Page Number: 5+.
• National Historic Landmarks. National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/history/nhl/

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