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5.0 out of 5 stars
Outstandingly good book for city lovers,
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This review is from: The Powers of Preservation: New Life for Urban Historic Places (Hardcover)
Most urban planning books are expensive disappointments. They overintellectualize the subject and are poorly written. Most serve mainly as portfolio pieces highlighting the writer's successes. The Powers of Preservation is the rare exception. It's entertaining to read and the author avoids posing easy solutions. It argues for the widespread adaptive reuse of everyday buildings instead of concentrating on a few isolated "showpieces." It tells the stories behind the author's successes and failures. The Powers of Preservation leaves readers empowered that, in their own towns, they can make a difference. It's the best I've encountered in reading numerous books on the subject.Excellent photos and layout, too.
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The Powers of Preservation: New Life for Urban Historic Places by Arthur Cotton Moore (Hardcover - Sept. 1998)
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