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a r ri and its their effective use. NPS partners should seek to use exist- • .i' , ;,.i; ing tools more effectively and cre- atively, develop new tools that �4 complement and build upon exist- ing ones, and ensure that these j y.. tools address emerging chal- h :. lenges. These tools should be packaged and marketed widely Waft to potential users. �rf 3. CONTRIBUTE TO A SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT NPS appropriately applies sus- tainable practices to`cultural awl esources ment. [CRSP, V.A.] MOLL - 1 i. ,.:, �l..i.:.j,�, .�.... ,.•. I .ul .. �, WHY Cultur ail resources exist through- out the nation. The vast majority of them such its owner-occu- 1, tr' rs,, fah' ZV - pied historic buildings- are not r`; a ' w �It � �k Y Nay .' ^'�'' '�, w.• threatened. Existing transports- - tion routes and city plans tie these resources to places of work, In the past three decades, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has rehabilitated his- shopping, education, and recce- toric buildings and strictures, added new buildi?igs to its skyline, and i ation. The continued use or reuse reclaimed itself from decline and pollution. (NPS) of these resources and their relat- ed physical infi•astructure will HOW and disseminate information on rejuvenate older areas, address the importance of historic preser- the immense cost of sprawl, and Sustainable environments provide ' vation in contributing to sustain- prevent fiu•ther degradation of for a high quality of life, are virtu- the natural environment. ally self-supporting, and support able environments. These pro- regional and national economies. jects will examine the role of cul- NPS and its partners should tural resources and existing infra- develop demonstration projects structure and preservation tools in contributing to sustainability. 15