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Cultural Resources Protection
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Pro-active Approach George R. Frantz, AICP
Presented to American Planning AssociationChicago, IL, November 23, 2010
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The Issue
Native American historical and cultural sites have fared poorly at the hand of the design professions.
“Shovel and shut-up” approach unfortunately still exists in too many places.
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The Issue Archaeological sites
unknown quantity; Federal & state laws
limited effectiveness; Generally only apply
where public $$$ involved;
New York: State Environmental Quality Review – public & private projects.
Cartoon: Dolores Hayden, Grand Domestic Revolution. 1980
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The Issue
Tangible Resources vs. Intangible Resources
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Project Genesis
Desire to locate and protect the site of
Coreorgonel, an Iroquoian town of +/- 2,000 destroyed by American forces
in Revolutionary War.
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Project Genesis
Desire to avoid the conflict that many times erupts when
developers’ plans are pitted against protection of
cultural resources.
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The Challenge
Accommodating growth and development.
while Protecting an important
cultural resource and sensitive Native American site, and doing so in a unique, cost effective and non-adversarial manner.
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Project Objectives
Short-circuit potential controversy using pre-emptive cultural resources survey to identify areas of archaeological importance in the valley.
Develop a model for collaboration between academic institutions, local governments and landowners to identify & protect cultural resources.
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Project Objectives Permit the design and
approval of two future residential developments in the area while protecting critical historic and cultural resources.
Create a constituency within the community for the protection of cultural resources.
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Methodology
• Phase I-a literature search & report;
• Phase I-b shovel test pits on 125 acres;
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Methodology
• Parkland dedications ID’ed in collaboration with developers;
• Development phasing determined
• Phase II excavations on 5 features identified in Phase I-b.
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Evolution A catalyst for a multi-
year research, design and public education initiative.
A place redefined: the Inlet Valley from highway corridor to an area rich in history.
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“We’re Not Dead Yet” A rediscovery of a rich
native American heritage in the occupation of the Inlet valley by the Tutelo/Saponi peoples.
A new public park that includes a space set aside for contemplation and commemoration of Native American heritage.
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Participants Department of City & Regional Planning, Department
of Landscape Architecture, Cornell University.
Town of Ithaca Planning Department.
Developers : Eddydale Homes & E. Tomlinson, III
Cayuga Nation of Indians
Tutelo and Saponi nations
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Lessons Learned Communities can and
should pro-actively embark on cultural resources surveys wherever the historic record shows the potential presence of archaeological site.
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Lessons Learned
Planners can and should work with landowners and the community to determine presence of archaeological sites before design begins.
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Lessons Learned
The Native American community can and should be brought to the table early on as an active partner and valuable informant.
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Lessons Learned
Colleges and universities have an important role:
critical expertise in archaeology;
resources to conduct excavations.
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Lessons Learned A proactive, cooperative approach to
identifying cultural resources is both practical and cost effective.
Controversy over historic and cultural resources can be short-circuited.
The development review and approval process does not have to be delayed.
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Lessons Learned
The authority municipalities possess in many states to require park and open space dedications of developers can be a tool for protecting cultural resources.
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Present & Future A new constituency for the protection of
the Coreorgonel townsite is established.
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Present & Future Town of Ithaca in
September 1999 named one of two park sites acquired as a result of the IVAS “Tutelo Park.”
Dedicated the park to preserving the heritage of the native American presence in the Inlet Valley.
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Present & Future
In September 2006 the commemoration was expanded into the
“Homecoming Festival of Native American Culture,” a one-day event featuring music, dance, food, presentations and exhibits at Tutelo Park.
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IVAS Part II
March 2010 Local micro-brewery
acquires site to build new brewery/restaurant/beer garden;
Presents sketch plan to Town of Ithaca Planning Board;
Proposed development outside IVAS test area.
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IVAS Part II
Under NY State Environmental Quality Review Act, Town of Ithaca must consider potential impacts on historic and cultural resources prior to approving project.
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IVAS Part II
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• Developer hires archaeologist to complete Phase I-a, Phase I-b studies;
• Development site is “clean;”
• Report incorporated in Town’s environmental review
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Questions?George R. Frantz, AICP
Department of City & Regional PlanningCornell University, Ithaca, NY