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16th Annual US-ICOMOS SYMPOSIUM Baird M. Smith, FAIA, FAPT 4 May 2013
Colonial to Brutalist
This Presentation
Brief History of the Historic District
National Academy of Sciences
Alexandria - 1929
Washington Street
King Street
Change is Constant
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Population Growth Building Size Restrictions Dilution of the Core Transportation and automobiles Life Style Changes Horizontal Growth - Unsustainable
1749
1852 1913 1920
National Academy of Sciences
1850
1922
American Institute of Architects Headquarters
Alexandria - Today
Old Town Population Projected to be 12,000 Actual at 46,000
National Academy of Sciences
METRO
Fringe Development
2008 1972
National Academy of Sciences
2000
1992 Zoning
Zoning Uniformity
Purification of Building Uses
Success = Growth
4. Transportation as a Determinant
18 th & 19th Century Early 20th
Late 20th
Cities as Destinations
3.3 million annual visitors Spending $583 million annually 3% to 5% annual growth.
Change is Constant
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Population Growth Building Size Restrictions Dilution of the Core Transportation as Determinant Life Style Changes Horizontal Growth - Unsustainable
Where is Preservation?
1990s 1970s
1960s
American Institute of Architects Headquarters
Contributing or Intrusions?
In Summary,
Future Viability of Historic Districts Redefine Impact to Historic Resources Advocate Some Vertical Growth How do we Unwind the Regulations
US ICOMOS Actions
Continue Thoughtful Inquiry Bring Attention to the NHPA 50-year Anniversary - 2016 Consider Focus on Historic Districts
Examine, again, European Models Require NR Updates 25 years? Rethink Boards of Architectural Review American Institute of Architects
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