Publication: Journal of the American Planning Association, Vol 82, No. 2
Author: Douglas Deur & Virginia L. Butler
Date of Publication: April 2016
PDF File: Deur-and-Butler-2016-Incorporating-Archaeology-Into-Local-Government-Hi.pdf
URL: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01944363.2015.1137222
Description
Archaeological or “belowground” cultural resources provide unparalleled links to the human past. Like “aboveground” heritage sites such as historic buildings or districts, archaeological sites embody a community’s history, and can serve as tools for civic engagement, bolstering community identity and supporting economic and educational effort. Protection and management of archaeological resources fall under a similar legal framework as that of built-environment heritage protections, drawing on a complex array of federal and state laws.