Historic Preservation Law

Historic preservation law sits at the intersection of property,land use, environmental, constitutional, tax, and administrative law, yet itremains one of the most specialized and frequently misunderstood areas of legalpractice. Historic Preservation Law providespractitioners, scholars, and students with a comprehensive introduction to thelegal frameworks that protect the nation's historic and cultural resources.From the evolution of preservation policy to the practical application offederal, state, and local regulations, this volume explains the laws,terminology, and principles that shape preservation efforts across the UnitedStates.

Written by leading scholars and practitioners, thebook examines the National Historic Preservation Act, the NationalEnvironmental Policy Act, Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act,local historic preservation ordinances, constitutional limitations ongovernment regulation, archaeological and cultural resource protection,preservation easements, tax incentives, and emerging challenges facing thefield. By exploring both regulatory tools and economic incentives designed tosafeguard irreplaceable historic places, Historic Preservation Lawserves as an essential guide for anyone seeking to understand or navigate thisevolving and increasingly important area of law.