In North America how about urban encroachment on Cahokia Mounds in 
Illinois? 

Diane Gutenkauf
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On Tue, 15 Aug 2006 12:41:06 -0400, Loretta Lorance 
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>Hi, I'm wondering if anyone can suggest historic sites for an assignment.
>
>I teach a class called Urbanism which is encyclopedic. Many students have
>trouble relating to ancient sites and their issues. I've decided to give
>them an assignment in which they have to debate the value of maintaining 
an
>ancient site versus meeting contemporary needs. I'd prefer the debates be
>recent, for example, something about the Aswan Dam would not be
>approrpriate.
>
>I was thinking the development of the Athens subway for the Olympics,
>drilling for natural gas or preserving the sites in the American 
southwest,
>problems of tourism, etc.
>
>Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks in advance.
>
>Rett Lorance, Ph.D.
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