Historic preservation law sits at the intersection of property,
land use, environmental, constitutional, tax, and administrative law, yet it
remains one of the most specialized and frequently misunderstood areas of legal
practice. Historic Preservation Law provides
practitioners, scholars, and students with a comprehensive introduction to the
legal frameworks that protect the nation's historic and cultural resources.
From the evolution of preservation policy to the practical application of
federal, state, and local regulations, this volume explains the laws,
terminology, and principles that shape preservation efforts across the United
States.
Written by leading scholars and practitioners, the
book examines the National Historic Preservation Act, the National
Environmental Policy Act, Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act,
local historic preservation ordinances, constitutional limitations on
government regulation, archaeological and cultural resource protection,
preservation easements, tax incentives, and emerging challenges facing the
field. By exploring both regulatory tools and economic incentives designed to
safeguard irreplaceable historic places, Historic Preservation Law
serves as an essential guide for anyone seeking to understand or navigate this
evolving and increasingly important area of law.
