The City of Cumberland is at a crossroads: it can invest in existing resources to promote a higher quality of life, or it can start from the ground up. Only one option represents a wise use of public funds. This report was commissioned by the City of Cumberland to analyze the contribution of historic preservation … Continue reading “A City at a Crossroads: The Impact of Historic Preservation in Cumberland, Maryland”
The loss of belongings, personal property, and public sites following a disaster is devastating on multiple fronts–economically, socially, spiritually. The loss of heritage resources is uniquely disastrous. Cultural heritage plays a significant role in contributing to one’s social and psychological comfort. In many cities, historic resources are integral to local economies, and their loss denies … Continue reading “Resilient Heritage in the Nation’s Oldest City”
Arkansas is a state with rich cultural and natural resources, but perhaps more importantly, it is rich with passionate advocates who work every day to protect, enhance, and celebrate the places that are meaningful to their communities. Historic preservation, as Arkansans well know, is important work because it is work done together. Through that work, … Continue reading “Building on the Past for a Prosperous Future”
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