시카고 도심부의 역사적 건축물 보존 및 활용 현황 고찰 - 미시건대로 역사지구를 중심으로 -

Purpose: This study aims to draw implications for promoting the preservation and reuse of historic buildings by examining the policies and programs and exploring the excellent remodeling cases of historic buildings in the Historic Michigan Boulevard District of the Chicago Loop. Method: The historic backgrounds and current status of the district were reviewed from the literature. The policies and programs of Chicago Department of Planning and Development to manage the historic buildings and guide the development were examined. The building database was built to trace the chronologies of all the buildings in the district. Furthermore, excellent preservation cases awarded by the Commission on Chicago Landmarks were explored to review specific examples. Result: The implications for promoting the preservation and reuse of the historic buildings can be summarized as follows. First, the integrated approach from urban planning is required to compromise the conflicts between preservation and development. Second, social consensus on the cultural value of historic buildings and economic incentives for the preservation are essential to attract voluntary participation from the building owners. Third, the conversions of building uses should be considered in response to the changes in spatial demands in the urban area.