Monument Protection and Zoning in Germany: Regulations and Public Support From an International Perspective

Maennig, Wolfgang

doi:10.2139/ssrn.1845423

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Monument Protection and Zoning in Germany: Regulations and Public Support From an International Perspective

Wolfgang Maennig

University of Hamburg - Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

April 2011

Hamburg Contemporary Economic Discussions No. 40

Abstract:
Restrictions on new constructions and modernizations occur in almost all countries and numerous regulations apply in Germany. This article outlines regulations regarding the protection of historical buildings, restoration law and preservation statutes and describes compensatory subsidies available in the form of tax benefits and/or grants. The article evaluates German regulations and public supports available for monument protection and modernization from an international perspective.

Number of Pages in PDF File: 24

Keywords: Monument protection, zoning, Modernization, real estate, regulations, Germany, historical preservation

JEL Classification: L85, R31, R33, R52

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Date posted: May 26, 2011

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Maennig, Wolfgang, Monument Protection and Zoning in Germany: Regulations and Public Support From an International Perspective (April 2011). Hamburg Contemporary Economic Discussions No. 40. Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=1845423 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1845423

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