Preservation Through Public Policy

1 Course Unit

Historic preservation in the United States occurs within a network of laws and policies created by the Federal, state, and local governments. This framework includes regulations and programs that restrict, regulate, frustrate, encourage, and incentivize preservation of a broad range of cultural resources. Preservation professionals, no matter their specialization, need a basic understanding of how this framework enables, constrains, and supports their work. This course explores the origins, purposes, and functions of the most common and influential programs and policies related to historic preservation in the United States, examining the power structures, funding sources, and regulations developed specifically for preservation purposes as well as ancillary policies that both support and challenge preservation. Spring 1 Course Unit