Utah’s Historical Landscapes
Because Utah’s historical landscapes are a direct result of our cultural history and historic interactions with the landscape, the periods of landscape history correlate with significant periods in Utah history. According to Esther Truitt in her 1986 thesis, the history of Utah and the resulting landscapes can be broken down into four periods. These are […]
The Never Ending Story of Community Revitalization
In my two decades of partnering on community revitalization efforts, a common misconception I’ve encountered is the belief that once we achieve a set list of desires—whether that is improved infrastructure, more local businesses, or enhanced public spaces—we will have “arrived.” The idea is tempting: reach a certain milestone and all challenges will be resolved, […]
What is Historic Landscape Preservation?
Historic landscape preservation is a smaller, and often misunderstood, field within the broader preservation movement, but it is vital for understanding and conserving the environmental and cultural narratives of places. In Utah, many historic landscapes disappear before their full significance is recognized. These landscapes are not merely backdrops for historic buildings; rather, they are integral […]
