@article{781196, author = {Meeks, Stephanie. and Murphy, Kevin C.,}, url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/781196}, title = {The past and future city : how historic preservation is reviving America's communities /}, abstract = {"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.}, recid = {781196}, pages = {1 online resource (xv, 334 pages) :}, }