Guide or Instruction
Chapter 3: Community Benefits of Preservation
Table of Contents
Page 1: The Economics of Preservation: Communities and Homes
Commission members should understand historic preservation’s key economic benefits to their community, including tax savings, increased property valuation, and enhanced livability.Page 2: The Economics of Preservation: Tourism and Jobs
Historic preservation efforts contribute to two other community economic benefits: heritage tourism and job creation.Page 3: The Environmental Impact of Preservation
Historic preservation conserves resources, encourages sustainable design, and increase the walkability of a community, making it an environmentally friendly approach to community revitalization.Page 4: Smart Growth Community Planning
The smart growth planning approach encourages a community to conscientiously direct its growth. Commission members should take an active role in their community's smart growth planning.