Summary
The title of the second article is “Who Preserves? The Protection of Historic Places in Growing and Struggling Communities” by Tom Urbaniak. The article begins by examining a critical issue that has continued to affect the sustainability of various historical landscapes and places. According to Urbaniak, many people are unaware of the political issues associated with the protection of various historic buildings, districts, streetscapes, and cultural landscapes (1).
The article uses the case study of Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) because it has been struggling with various economic issues. The author identifies the importance of preservation ethos towards protecting various historical places. Municipal governments should embrace the power of preservation ethos in order to achieve the best results (Urbaniak 4). The author explains why such municipalities should select qualified individuals to plan and avail the relevant resources. This move will preserve every historical landscape. This strategy can be critical towards addressing the major challenges affecting many regions across the globe (Urbaniak 2). The article goes further to explain how various economic and political challenges can affect the sustainability of various historical locations.
Presentation
Conflicts have always threatened many cultural landscapes and historical structures in different parts of the world. Preservationists should, therefore take control of every situation in order to produce positive results. For instance, the author “encourages leaders and preservationists to take full advantage of political windows of opportunity to secure victories on every institutional or legal reform” (Urbaniak 2). This practice will be critical towards promoting the concept of heritage conservation. These “preconditions should be used to establish a strong municipal preservationist ethos” (Urbaniak 2). The approach will ensure every local government establishes new policies to preserve threatened historic landscapes and buildings. These issues and practices should be encouraged because many historical sites, monuments, and buildings face several threats. The article indicates clearly that different stakeholders and policymakers should be on the frontline to protect such historical structures (Urbaniak 9). Such measures should focus on various economic, environmental, and political challenges that might result in destruction. The practice will safeguard most of the heritages and historical sites for every future generation.
Works Cited
Urbaniak, Tom. “Who Preserves? The Protection of Historic Places in Growing and Struggling Communities.” Material Culture Review 63.1 (2006): 1-24. Print.