UST 578

Contemporary Issues in Historic Preservation

This course gives students an in-depth view of a few key issues in historic preservation with contemporary relevance to Cleveland /NE Ohio, the nation, and/or worldwide. Over the course of the semester, you will gain detailed knowledge about the theory, policy, and practical application of the specific topic covered each semester. Current "contemporary issues in historic preservation" that the class may focus on are: Economics of historic preservation, including historic rehabilitation tax credits; Historic preservation in shrinking (rightsizing) cities; Historic preservation as sustainable development

Units: 4.0