ABSTRACT
Planning involves the resolution of conflicting claims on the use of land. This is particularly clear in the case of historic preservation since the nature of the conflict is so readily apparent. Typically, one party (often more than one) wants to preserve a historic structure for public enjoyment now and in the future. The other party (often one only) wants to use the site for a new use which produces a higher profit. The traditionalists use the language of culture and history; the redevelopers speak in terms of market trends and economic returns.
