Economic Development Vs. Historic Preservation

How does a small town encourage the vitality of its downtown while preserving its small-town feel?

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July 29, 2004, 9:00 AM PDT

"Downtown Edmonds has some tall buildings. The former art-deco-era high school, which is being renovated for a performing-arts center, is 47 feet tall.... But the city also has its share of eyesores, including some four-story apartment buildings that resemble budget motels, as well as undistinguished boxes that double as office buildings... Mark Hinshaw, a Seattle architect and an architecture critic for The Seattle Times, has also served as a consultant to communities seeking to build on their historic assets. He has worked with Snohomish and Bozeman, Mont., on preserving historic districts while allowing economic development."

Thanks to Chris Steins

FULL STORY: Will "quaint" survive?

Wednesday, July 28, 2004 in The Seattle Times

History / Preservation Washington

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