Responding to a Preservation Crisis

Those who are actively involved with preservation or planning issues in their communities know that there are two sides to every preservation or development crisis: danger and opportunity. The most obvious aspect is danger. Unfortunately, new development often poses a threat to the character and quality of our neighborhoods. The other aspect of a preservation crisis is opportunity. What begins as an emergency often results in a valuable chance for people to educated themselves and others. Once empowered with the necessary knowledge, scores of concerned citizens have mobilized in successful efforts to raise awareness and effect change. The above passage is an excerpt from the National Trust's Northeast Tip Sheet titled "Responding to a Preservation Crisis". For more information on responding to a preservation crisis, please read the full article provided below.

NETS - Responding To A Preservation Crisis Worksheet for Preserving Historic Buildings/Landscapes - This PDF is designed to help people who are trying to save a historic building or landscape from inappropriate destruction.