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Organization of the Guidelines / Cultural Landscape Guidelines <br />INTRODUCTION PRESERVING REHABILITATING RESTORING RECONSTRUCTING <br />Guidelines for the Treatment of Cultural Landscapes <br />Organization of the Guidelines <br />Page 1 of 2 <br />`J <br />Overview <br />......._..........._.._. .._.....- . ..... _......._....._ <br />Preservation Planning <br />Factors to Consider <br />_... ......_......_- . ...... _._.._------ --------- _I —-...... <br />Special Requirements <br />___ ...... .I .... _ .... _ ....... <br />.._...__. _._....__...._.......__. <br />Using the Standards + Guidelines <br />..._._. <br />............. . <br />Organization of the Guidelines <br />_.. ...... .__.­ _...._ _......_ . <br />Terminology <br />Bibliography <br />.................... ___ .......... _ .... ..... _._.. .......... <br />: <br />Acknowledgments <br />Cultural landscapes are composed of a collection of features which <br />are organized in space.They include small -scale features such as individual <br />Two aerial photographs[ lop left and <br />fountains or statuary, as well as patterns of fields and forestwhich define the <br />right] ofthe changing geographical <br />spatial character of the landscape. <br />comext at Rancho Las Alamitos taken a <br />Individual features in the landscape should never be viewed in isolation, but in relationship to the <br />half century apart, from expansive farm <br />lands to suburban subdivisicti Is <br />landscape as a whole. Each situation may vary, and some features may often be more important than <br />eminentty, clear. This dramatic change to <br />others. For example, circulation may be an important historic element in one landscape, while in <br />the property's context will have an effect <br />another R may have little if any significance. <br />an future planning and treatment <br />Overall, it Is the arrangement and the interrelationship of these character -defining features as they <br />recommendations. (Rancho Los <br />existed during the period of significance that is most critical to consider prior to treatment. As such, <br />Alamitos Foundation) <br />landscape features should always be assessed as they relate to the property as a whole. Thus, spatial <br />organization and lard patterns are always listed first in each section of the Guidelines. <br />................................. ........ ........... ........._..................... I.............. <br />Organizational Elements of the Landscape <br />Pe �� Spatial Organization and Land Patterns refers to the three-dimensional organization <br />C•w�2 and patterns of spaces in a landscape, like the arrangement of rooms in a house. Spatial <br />::.•� organization is created by the landscape's cultural and natural features. Some form visual <br />links or barriers (such as fences and hedgerows); others create spaces and visual <br />mnnecfrons in the landscape (such as topography and open water). The organization of <br />such features defines and creates spaces in the landscape and often Is closely related to land use. <br />Both the functional and visual relationship between spaces Is integral to the historic character of a <br />property. In addition, It is important to recognize that spatial relationships may change overtime due to <br />a variety of factors, including: environmental impacts (e.g. drought, flood), plant growth and <br />succession, and changes in land use or technology. <br />.........I _ _..... ....................................... ......... I....... I ....... <br />..... _.......... <br />Character- Defining Features of the Landscape <br />There are many character - defining features that collectively contribute to the historic character <br />of a cultural landscape. These are as follows: <br />Topography, the shape of the ground plane and its height or depth. Is a character- <br />] :p'y defining feature of the landscape. Topography may occur naturally or as a result of <br />111a •( human manipulation. For example, topographic features may contribute to the creation of <br />LLOi °if outdoor spaces, serve a functional purpose, or provide visual interest. <br />Vegetation features may be individual plants, as in the case of a specimen tree, or <br />groups of plants such as a hedge, aliee, agricultural field, planting bed, or a naturally. <br />occurring plant community or habitat. Vagetation Includes evergreen or deciduous trees, <br />shrubs, and ground covers, and both woody and herbaceous plants. Vegetation may <br />derive its significance from historical associations, horticultural or genetic value, or <br />aesthetic or functional qualities. It is a primary dynamic component of the landscape's character, <br />therefore, the treatment of cultural landscapes must recognize the continual process of germination, <br />lxttn• / /xxnxnxr nnC onV/ tnR/ Ctan(InTrIR /fniiT- trP.Atment.S/ tan( 1CC3ne- Lllldehnes /Graanlzation.htrn <br />2/28/2014 <br />