| Description |
1 online resource : illustrations |
| Summary |
Functioning churches are an integral part of a community, not only for the members of a congregation, but in providing myriad other services to the broader population - from food, housing, & other charitable outreach to hosting local events, to serving as election polling locations. So what happens when a church closes? Declining religious affiliation, accelerated modernization, & a number of other demographic, ecological, economic, & political factors mean that church closures are increasingly common in the US. This text examines the forces behind these closings & provides recommendations for repurposing church buildings. With a focus on cities & communities of colour, Melvin Delgado's analysis highlights the rewards & challenges of urban church repurposing. With the aid of case studies, this book considers whether, & how, community needs & interests can be factored into decisions for how a closed church might be used |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Audience |
Specialized |
| Notes |
Online resource and publisher information; title from PDF title page (viewed on July 23, 2024) |
| Subject |
Church buildings -- Remodeling for other use -- United States
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Church closures -- United States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780197767917 |
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0197767915 |
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