Rebuilding Baltimore, from Urban Renewal to Project C.O.R.E.: Neighborhood Revitalization, Historic Preservation, and the Lessons of the Past

This paper explores the evolution of neighborhood revitalization and historic preservation in the City of Baltimore, and assesses the extent to whi

From Engagement to Empowerment: How Preservation Professionals Can Incorporate Participatory Methods in Disaster Recovery to Better Serve Socially Vulnerable Groups

Recently, the Historic Preservation Field celebrated the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act.

Cemetery Preservation Law

This paper examines the processes by which laws serve as a mechanism to regulate the impact of development on cemeteries.

A Restoration Plan for the James Brice House Attic

The James Brice House is a National Register-listed property located within the historic district of Annapolis, Maryland.

D.C.’s Dykaries: Phase One – D.C.’s Last Dyke Bar (1971-2016)

This project focuses on Phase One, a lesbian bar open from 1971 to 2016, which, before it closed, became the longest continuously operating lesbian

Chase-Lloyd House at 250: Significance of Function and Integrity of Form

Chase-Lloyd House at 250 is both a study of the history of the Chase-Lloyd House in Annapolis, Maryland, and a demonstration of the role o

Reclaiming Identity: Utilizing Historic Fabric to Revitalize Downtown Rochester

America’s first boomtown, Rochester, New York, rapidly decentralized after World War II.

Green Beer: Preserving Dayton’s Industrial Legacy through Sustainable Brewing Practices

Small-scale “craft” brewing is experiencing a renaissance in American culture and has caused a cultural shift in urban communities.

The Rossborough Inn on the Campus of the University of Maryland

This study of the Rossborough Inn was undertaken under the aegis of the University of Maryland’s Office of Facilities Management.

Smart Growth and Historic Preservation Revisited: A Study of Three Small Cities across the Chesapeake Bay Watershed

Smart growth and historic preservation both encourage better land use planning, use of existing resources and infrastructure, and an investment in