Urban archaeology, municipal government and local planning : preserving heritage within the Commonwealth of Nations and the United States

"This book explores the experiences, both positive and negative, of small and large cities globally where local government has played a role in the protection of archaeological resources. The case studies in this volume examine programs in the Commonwealth of Nations (formerly known as the British Commonwealth) and in the USA. These countries share similar perspectives on preservation and heritage, although the approaches these cities have taken to address municipal archaeology reveal considerable diversity."--Page 6 Read more... Abstract: Improving the relationship between archaeology and local government represents one of the next great challenges facing archaeology -specifically archaeology done in urban settings. Read more... Front Matter ....Pages i-viii Introduction: Thinking Globally and Acting Locally—Exploring the Relationships Between Community, Archaeological Heritage, and Local Government (Sherene Baugher, Douglas R. Appler, William Moss)....Pages 1-13 Front Matter ....Pages 15-15 Planning Archaeology in World Cities: Looking at London (Hana Morel, Joseph Flatman, Kim Stabler)....Pages 17-34 Preservation, Participation and the Pursuit of Knowledge: Strategic Policy and Archaeological Practice Within the City of York 1989–2015 (John Oxley)....Pages 35-52 Crowdsourcing the Story of Bristol (Peter Insole)....Pages 53-67 Archaeological Resource Management in Toronto: Planning, Preservation, and Interpretation (Ronald F. Williamson, David A. Robertson, Susan Hughes)....Pages 69-89 Under the Old Stones of Kingston, Ontario: The City of Kingston Archaeological Master Planning Process (1987–2011) (Marcus R. Létourneau)....Pages 91-113 Quebec City’s Archaeological Programme and Provincial Cultural Heritage Legislation (William Moss)....Pages 115-135 Archaeology Down Under: Management and Outcomes in the First State in Australia (Siobhán Lavelle)....Pages 137-160 From Alliance to Dissonance: Two Centuries of Local Archaeology and Conservation in Indian Cities. The Case of Lucknow, India (Ashima Krishna)....Pages 161-180 Front Matter ....Pages 181-181 Toward a Theory of Municipal Archaeology: Why Local Government Should Become Public Archaeology’s New Best Friend (Douglas R. Appler)....Pages 183-201 We Dig Alexandria: A Reflection on More Than Fifty Years of Community Archaeology (Francine Bromberg, Pamela Cressey, Garrett Fesler, Paul Nasca, Ruth Reeder)....Pages 203-225 Reflections on the New York City Archaeology Program (1980–2016) (Sherene Baugher)....Pages 227-255 Digging the Hub: The Evolution of the Boston City Archaeology Program (Joe Bagley)....Pages 257-276 Phoenix Rising: The Development of a Municipal Archaeology Program in Arizona, USA (Todd W. Bostwick)....Pages 277-297 Municipal Archaeology Policies as a Vector in Public Outreach Programs: Digging Up Dirt for the Masses in St. Augustine, Florida (Carl D. Halbirt, Sarah E. Miller)....Pages 299-319 Like No Other Place: Albuquerque’s Archaeological Odyssey (Matthew Schmader)....Pages 321-342 Back Matter ....Pages 343-345 This Book Will Explore The Experiences, Both Positive And Negative, Of Small And Large Cities Globally. We Have Examined Programs In The Commonwealth Of Nations (formerly Known As The British Commonwealth) And In The United States. These Countries Share Similar Perspectives On Preservation And Heritage, Although The Approaches These Cities Have Taken To Address Municipal Archaeology Reveal Considerable Diversity--back Cover. Planning Archaeology In World Cities: Looking At London / Hana Morel, Joseph Flatman, Kim Stabler -- Preservation, Participation And The Pursuit Of Knowledge: Strategic Policy And Archaeological Practice Within The City Of York 1989-2015 / John Oxley -- Crowdsourcing The Story Of Bristol / Peter Insole -- Archaeological Resource Management In Toronto: Planning, Preservation, And Interpretation / Ronald F. Williamson, David A. Robertson, Susan Hughes -- Under The Old Stones Of Kingston, Ontario: The City Of Kingston Archaeological Master Planning Process (1987-2011) / Marcus R. Létourneau -- Quebec City's Archaeological Programme And Provincial Cultural Heritage Legislation / William Moss -- Archaeology Down Under: Management And Outcomes In The First State In Australia / Siobhán Lavelle -- From Alliance To Dissonance: Two Centuries Of Local Archaeology And Conservation In Indian Cities: The Case Of Lucknow, India / Ashima Krishna -- Toward A Theory Of Municipal Archaeology: Why Local Government Should Become Public Archaeology's New Best Friend / Douglas R. Appler -- We Dig Alexandria: A Reflection On More Than Fifty Years Of Community Archaeology / Francine Bromberg, Pamela Cressey, Garrett Fesler, Paul Nasca, Ruth Reeder -- Reflections On The New York City Archaeology Program (1980-2016) / Sherene Baugher -- Digging The Hub: The Evolution Of The Boston City Archaeology Program / Joe Bagley -- Phoenix Rising: The Development Of A Municipal Archaeology Program In Arizona, Usa / Todd W. Bostwick -- Municipal Archaeology Policies As A Vector In Public Outreach Programs: Digging Up Dirt For The Masses In St. Augustine, Florida / Carl D. Halbirt, Sarah E. Miller -- Like No Other Place: Albuquerque's Archaeological Odyssey / Matthew Schmader. Sherene Baugher, Douglas R. Appler, William Moss, Editors. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Improving the relationship between archaeology and local government represents one of the next great challenges facing archaeology –specifically archaeology done in urban settings. Not only does local government have access to powerful legal tools and policy mechanisms that can offer protection for privately owned archaeological sites, but because local government exists at the grassroots level, it is also often closer to people who have deep knowledge about the community itself, about its values, and about the local meaning of the sites most in need of protection. This partnership between archaeology and local government can also provide visibility and public programing for heritage sites. This book will explore the experiences, both positive and negative, of small and large cities globally. We have examined programs in the Commonwealth of Nations (formerly known as the British Commonwealth) and in the United States. These countries share similar perspectives on preservation and heritage, although the approaches these cities have taken to address municipal archaeology reveals considerable diversity. The case studies highlight how these innovative partnerships have developed, and explain how they function within local government. Engaging with the political sphere to advocate for and conduct archaeology requires creativity, flexibility, and the ability to develop collaborative partnerships. How these archaeological partnerships benefit the community is a vital part of the equation. Heritage and tourist benefits are discussed. Economic challenges during downturns in the economy are analyzed. The book also examines public outreach programs and the grassroots efforts to protect and preserve a community's archaeological heritage.