History 8700: Historic Preservation Case Studies.pdf

Students gain hands-on experience through case studies, field work, and presentations.

Course Objectives:

1. Critical Analysis: Evaluate historical documentation for quality and substance from diverse sources related to historic preservation.
2. Preservation Law & Policy: Understand the effects, opportunities, and limitations of various preservation laws, codes, and designations, examining government, nonprofit, and private sector involvement.
3. Global Perspectives: Research and compare international historic preservation efforts with those in the United States.
4. Documentation & Presentation: Conduct research, survey, and document individual properties for National Register of Historic Places listing, presenting findings through written and oral formats.

Key Topics:

- National Register of Historic Places: criteria, nomination process, and case studies.
- National Heritage Areas program and the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area.
- International perspectives on historic preservation.
- Using historic preservation for neighborhood revitalization and community development.
- The Atlanta Beltline project as a case study in urban renewal.

Course Structure:

- Weekly lectures, guest speakers, and discussions.
- Group project: Documentation and National Register nomination for the Northcrest neighborhood.
- Field trips to historical sites and neighborhoods.
- Individual research assignments and presentations.

Required Text:

- Preserving the World’s Great Cities by Anthony Tung

Additional Readings: Assigned throughout the semester, accessible through D2L Brightspace and the Georgia Historic Preservation Division website.

Assessment:

- National Heritage Area Paper (February 2)
- International Case Study Paper (February 16)
- First Draft of Northcrest National Register Nomination (March 4)
- Final Draft of Northcrest National Register Nomination (to be determined)
- Class participation and presentations.