Historic Preserv Law & Pub Pol

This seminar explores the extent to which legal protection should be afforded to the preservation of historic buildings. We will discuss federal statutes governing preservation, religious land use, and archaeological treasures; constitutional issues ranging from the First Amendment to takings law; innovations in building codes that encourage rehabilitation; environmental policy; tax credits; and the utility of nonprofit organizations, stateside and worldwide. We will also survey state and local laws across the country with a focus on Connecticut, a state with a magnificent historic building stock. In lieu of writing a paper, students may with the permission of the instructor construct a policy or legislative project to satisfy course requirements

Course Schedule

  • Date: Wednesday 10:30-12:30AM
  • Location: KT 205

Course Information

  • Catalog number-Section number: 7784-01
  • Course Type: Seminar
  • Prerequisites: May Satisfy Writing Req.
  • Credits (min/max): 2/2
  • Subjects:

Enrollment

  • Enrollment status: Open
  • Current enrollment/capacity: 9/18
  • Reserve population/capacity: 0/0
  • Waitlist enrollment/capacity: 0/50

Grading

  • Grade basis: Graded
  • Satisifies Writing Requirement: UCWR
  • Exam type: NO EXAM