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title: historic district
date: 2006-10-28 13:08
category: terminology
tags:
slug: historic-district
summary: : a contiguous assemblage of historic structures and associated landscape features that constitute a heritage resource extending over a larger area than any single structure
status: draft
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An

historic district
is a contiguous assemblage of historic structures and associated landscape features that constitute a heritage resource extending over a larger area than any single structure. Integrity and thematic interest are the key considerations for defining and determining the importance of an historic district. Temple precincts, graveyards, urban neighborhoods, and sometimes entire villages or towns can be classified as historic districts. Historic districts may contain thematically un-related or ‘non-contributing’ structures that may or may not merit protection in their own right. Historic structures and districts may require protection from direct physical impacts but should also be considered in their visual dimension. Possibly discordant construction in or near an historic district or structure might require special design considerations to mitigate ‘visual’ impacts to heritage resources.

. historic districts / architecture and town planning

  • monumental architecture
  • Great works of architecture and urban planning demonstrate the introduction of new design principles and construction techniques to an area or region. Such sites comprise a contiguous assemblage of historic structures and associated landscape features that constitute a heritage resource extending over a larger area than any single structure. Integrity and thematic interest are the key considerations for defining and determining the importance of an historic district. Temple precincts, graveyards, urban neighbourhoods, and sometimes entire villages or towns can be classified as historic districts. Historic districts may contain thematically un-related or ‘non-contributing’ structures that may or may not merit protection in their own right. Historic structures and districts may require protection from direct physical impacts but should also be considered in their visual dimension. Possibly discordant construction in or near an historic district or structure might require special design considerations to mitigate ‘visual’ impacts to heritage resources.

References

International Finance Corporation. 2006. "Glossary of Terms." ''[http://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/9a9464804885598c8364d36a6515bb18/Glossary%2Bof%2BTerms.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&attachment=true&id=1322803900995 IFC Policy & Performance Standards and Guidance Notes]''. Washington D.C.: International Finance Corporation.[Accessed 1 November 2013]

IFC Guidance Note 8 Annex A: Tangible Heritage Resource Types. Available at: http://www.ifc.org/ifcext/sustainability.nsf/AttachmentsByTitle/pol_GuidanceNote2007_8/$FILE/2007+Updated+Guidance+Note_8.pdf

“Culture Heritage and Environmental Assessment”. Environmental Sourcebook [Update 8], World Bank, September 1994. See also: http://www.adb.org/documents/Guidelines/Environmental_Assessment/Cultural_Heritage.pdf