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-2 - such sites and structures would proceed under the super- vision of qualified architects on the faculty of the University of Notre Dnme, aided by their senior students. While the actual survey was being accomplished, professionals in the fields of history, sociology, archaeology, economics, en- vironics, government, American studies and urban planning would conduct research seminars to explore the background and present-day conditions that form the context into which the buildings and sites must be placed. South Bend and St. Joseph County would be the information depository for research into the growth and development of an urban area, and a laboratory to test creative plans for "re -use" of one's history. The faculty and :students would be challenged to apply the tech- niques/theories of their academic disciplines towards re- creating a past environment, and understanding its place in the present and future. The program will be designed to begin during the next summer session in two complementary phases: a) an architectural "windshield" survey of all existing structures and sites in the county, and recording of inventory data; b) preliminary research by social science faculty to acquaint themselves with background material of conditions in South Bend and St. Joseph County, and determine areas for intensive research exploration. After the introductory research is completed by both the archi- tects and the social scientists, they will meet in working sessions to collate their respective data. The architects will by this time have established potential districts and sites worthy of detailed study based on their architectural merits.