The Economics of Historic Preservation: A Community Leader's Guide
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| Rating | : | 4.48 (596 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0891333886 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 132 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Rypkema—real estate consultant and nationally known speaker and writer—makes his case with 100 "arguments" on the economic benefits of historic preservation, each backed up by one or more quotes from a study, paper, publication, speech, or report. Since it was first published in 1994, The Economics of Historic Preservation: A Community Leader’s Guide has become an essential reference for any preservationist faced with convincing government officials, developers, property owners, business and community leaders, or his or her own neighbors that preservation strategies can make good economic sense. Author Donovan D. Count on Rypkema to be entertaining, provocative, and convincing as he describes and demonstrates
"Still a Handy Guidebook" according to E. A. Smith. I was a classmate of Donovan at Columbia University, and while others of us were wowed by bricks and mortar and historic technology, Don was focused on the $$$ of preservation. I worked with him on team projects in NYC and earned a great respect for his ability to articulate a financial argument in favor of restoration and rehab vs. demolition and rebuild.In this Still a Handy Guidebook I was a classmate of Donovan at Columbia University, and while others of us were wowed by bricks and mortar and historic technology, Don was focused on the $$$ of preservation. I worked with him on team projects in NYC and earned a great respect for his ability to articulate a financial argument in favor of restoration and rehab vs. demolition and rebuild.In this 3rd. rd. Excellent Book for Understaing the Basics of Preservation Economics I just began my studies for my M.F.A. in Historic Preservation and I needed to learn more about preservation economics quickly to write a research paper for my admissions. The book is very easy to read and straight to the point. It doesn't waste time and covers so many reasons why historic preservation is beneficial to any economy. I believe that everyone who has eve. Jordan said A wonderful tool for preservationists. Sometimes the hardest battle in preservation is convincing "the powers that be" that they won't lose money or that this is a good business idea. Rypkema lists off dozens of great arguments and clearly explains their application. It's wonderful especially for students in the field.