Depending on what you are trying to get out of your work, you should probably consider the wealth of literature urban planners and designers have developed on the subject. I am thinking, in particular, of some work done in San Fransisco and Boston, although many jurisdictions have historic preservation ordinances. (I wrote one several years ago for Palm Beach County, Florida). For more information about urban planning, look up the American Planning Association website and the Urban Land Institute. There are a couple of books on the subject, but I can't recall their titles right now. -Steve Eichner Research Analyst, ASTC [log in to unmask] ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: Historic preservation Author: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]> at Internet Date: 1/23/98 2:19 PM Hello... I am a graduate student in Pittsburgh, and I need to write a paper on a local neighborhood's potential for Historic Preservation. Since I am very unfamiliar with this type of analysis, would anyone on this list have any ideas on where to gain a working knowledge? I am wondering if there are a set of criteria or perhaps a worthwhile study that I can use as an example. I am very much a novice in this area and a large portion of my grade depends on it. Thanks in advance to any who respond. Vince Brooks Graduate History-A.M.E. Duquesne University