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Demolition by Neglect: Repairing Buildings by Repairing Legislation Anna Martin, Georgetown Law Historic Preservation Seminar, Spring 2007 Download the Paper (PDF format) - May 10, 2007 Tell a colleague about it. Printing Tips: Select 'print as image' in the Acrobat print dialog if you have trouble printing. ABSTRACT: One of the biggest problems today facing communities with historic preservation ordinances is delinquent owners who don’t have the will or the finances to maintain their historic properties and landmarks. Historic preservation law plays an important role in building a sense of patriotism and community togetherness, fostering education and providing incentives for aesthetically pleasing architecture. When residents can identify with a community, this creates a dialogue and sense of belonging. There are also environmental and psychological impacts of preserving old buildings, since human beings are positively affected by their surroundings when they feel a "sense of place." When buildings in a historic district fall prey to 'demolition by neglect,' meaning that the owners allow their property to reach a state of deterioration, the entire sense of community can be lost. SUGGESTED CITATION: Anna Martin, "Demolition by Neglect: Repairing Buildings by Repairing Legislation" (May 10, 2007). Georgetown Law. Georgetown Law Historic Preservation Papers Series. Paper 17. http://lsr.nellco.org/georgetown/hpps/papers/17 | REPOSITORY HOME  | SEARCH  | MY ACCOUNT  | NELLCO HOME | Powered by bepress.