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    The Past and Future City: How Historic Preservation is Reviving America's Communities
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    The Past and Future City: How Historic Preservation is Reviving America's Communities

    By Ms. Stephanie Meeks and Mr. Kevin C. Murphy

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    InThe Past and Future City,Stephanie Meeks, the presidof 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 field of historic preservation has evolved to embrace the challenges of the twenty-first century, and the innovative work being done in the preservation space now.

    This book is for anyone who cares about cities, places, and saving America's diverse stories in a way that will bring us together and help us better understand our past, present, and future.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherIsland Press
    Release dateOct 4, 2016
    ISBN9781610917100
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    The Past and Future City: How Historic Preservation is Reviving America's Communities
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    Ms. Stephanie Meeks

    Stephanie Meekshas been the presidand chief executive officer of the National Trust for Historic Preservation since July 2010.Before joining the National Trust, she served in several senior executive positions, including chief operating officer as well as acting presidand chief executive officer, during her 17-year career with TheNature Conservancy. Kevin C. Murphyis the speechwriter at the National Trust for Historic Preservation. For nearly two decades, he has worked behind the scenes as a speechwriter, ghostwriter, researcher, editor, and advisor.

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