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Anti-Hasidism or Preservation?

Chabad Lubavitch of Connecticut has filed suit against the Historic District Commission for denying its application to develop a property there into a center. The Commission said it would consider a revised plan, but Chabad says it's anti-Hasidism.
22 September 2009 - 11:00am
Litchfield County Times

Palm Springs' Forgotten Historic District

Palm Springs has rediscovered a historic district that's been on the books for 23 years, but has been somehow forgotten until this week. Preservationists see this as a huge win, a way to protect the unique neighborhood and showcase its architecture.
12 September 2009 - 5:00am
The Desert Sun

Slowdown in Construction Spells Trouble for Dallas' Preservation Office

As construction has slowed in Dallas, its office of Preservation and Planning has seen a large deficit in funding from fees. Half of its positions could be on the chopping block. Preservationists worry, while officials say they have bigger concerns.
10 September 2009 - 1:00pm
The Dallas Morning News
Diana DeRubertis

Residential Infill, 70's-Style

Tue, 08/25/2009 - 14:00

 

In 1979, the City of San Diego launched a plan to steer new development into the craftsman-lined neighborhoods close to downtown.   The idea was sound:  scatter higher density housing throughout existing smart growth communities. 

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Prince Charles Quits Preservation Group

In the continuing battle between architects and Prince Charles, the Prince has resigned from the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings after it rejected the foreword he had written for an upcoming handbook on restoration.
14 July 2009 - 12:00pm
The Independent (UK)

A Walk On The High Line

Managing Editor Tim Halbur reviews The High Line, the much-lauded new linear park in Manhattan.
2 July 2009 - 5:00am
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Ten Train Stations, Lost Forever

The loss of NY's Penn Station spurred an entire movement in historic preservation. But it was not an isolated incident- The Infrastructurist looks at 10 beautiful train stations that fell to the wrecking ball.
22 June 2009 - 2:00pm
The Infrastructurist

Denver's 16th Street Mall Rehabilitation Proposal

At 27 years old, Denver's 16th Street Mall is in need of an upgrade. A team of consultants has recently released their recommendation of what needs to be done to rehabilitate one of Denver's premier public spaces.
18 June 2009 - 7:00am
The Denver Post

How Difficult is Consensus?

The Los Angeles City Planning Commission delayed a vote on several proposed amendments to the city's cultural heritage ordinance because of a lack of consensus among the speakers.
15 June 2009 - 1:00pm
The Architect's Newspaper

Cobblestones Provoke Controversy in New York's State Capital

"Getting There" columnist Cathy Woodruff investigates the use of cobblestones in Albany's historic neighborhoods.
4 June 2009 - 6:00am
Albany Times Union

Miami's Marine Stadium Garners Historic Preservation Ranking

A unique stadium along Miami's Biscayne Bay makes the list of the National Trust for Historic Preservation's 11 most endangered. Local historians hope the ranking nets further support to restore and preserve the dilapidated structure.
1 May 2009 - 12:00pm
Miami Herald

Beijing Disappearing

Wrecking crews continue to clear the old hutongs of Beijing, replacing them with modern streets and skyscrapers. Meanwhile, a handful of scavengers work to save pieces of history from the wreckage.
20 January 2009 - 6:00am
The New York Times

Balancing A City's History With Its Future

In a place as dynamic as New York City, balancing preservation with development pressure is no easy task.
3 December 2008 - 12:00pm
New York Times

Churches and the Price of Preservation

The demolition of a registered historic church in Brooklyn has underscored a debate over historic religious facilities between preservationists and congregations who struggle to pay the added costs of owning historic property.
3 December 2008 - 6:00am
The New York Times

Preserving Buildings Helps Preserve the Planet

Communities across the country are grappling with questions about what to do with their older buildings. While we generally think that preserving historic buildings is a way to honor our past, it’s time to understand that it is also a way to protect our future, says Richard Moe, President of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
1 December 2008 - 5:00am

Museums and Historic Preservation

An Eero Saarinen house in Indiana has been acquired by the Indianapolis Museum of Arts in a cross effort to preserve and exhibit the famous work. Christopher Hawthonre wonders if this could be a model other cities and museums should follow.
20 November 2008 - 6:00am
Los Angeles Times

Buffalo at a Crossroads

Nicolai Ouroussoff tells the tale of Buffalo, a quintessential rust belt city that seems committed to preserving its architectural heritage but unsure about its future.
18 November 2008 - 2:00pm
The New York Times

Canada's Missing Historic Preservation Program

Despite a large amount of historic amenities, Canada has no countrywide programs for preserving the nation's built heritage. Many say one is long overdue.
21 August 2008 - 10:00am
The Globe and Mail

What Makes A Neighborhood Historic?

Older districts are often marked by high property values and traditional architecture, but it's not just aesthetics and history that define them. Some historic neighborhoods have gone through vast changes, while others don't appear "historic" at all.
1 July 2008 - 9:00am
Forbes

The Changing Skyline of Beijing

A new building by Rem Koolhaas in Beijing is part of a wave of modern construction that is changing the tightly-planned urban fabric of the Chinese capital.
23 June 2008 - 12:00pm
The New Yorker
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