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Studies on the Economic Impacts of Historic Preservation
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General Community Studies on the Economic Impacts of Historic Preservation
Blue, Gray, and Green: A Battlefield Benefits Guide for Community Leaders (2006)
http://www.civilwar.org/news/append/Blue%20Gray%20and%20Green%20Brochure%20-%20FINALWEB.pdf
http://www.civilwar.org/news/append/FINAL%20Contextual%20Report.pdf
Two reports are available: a 8-page, full-color, illustrated summary and a 196-page full report. The full report analyzed the economic impact on local communities of the preservation of 20 historic battlefields.
Economic Benefits of Historic Preservation in Georgia, A Study of Three Communities: Athens, Rome, and Tifton (1997)
http://www.accplanning.com/user_files/1168614133_EconomicBenefits.pdf
The text of this study has been posted. Key chapter/section titles:
"Case Study: Athens"; "Case Study: Tifton"; "Case Study: Rome"
Economic Benefits of Preserving Community Character: A Case Study from Fredericksburg, Virginia (1991)
www.preservationbooks.org/
This study may be downloaded for a nominal fee from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Economic Benefits of Preserving Community Character: A Case Study from Galveston, Texas (1991)
http://www.preservationbooks.org/
This study may be downloaded for a nominal fee from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Economic Benefits of Preserving Philadelphia's Past (1998)
http://www.preservationalliance.com/files/Economic-Benefits-of-Preserving-Past.pdf
The text of this study has been posted. Key chapter/section titles:
"Historic Preservation and Jobs"; "Historic Preservation and Investment"; "Historic Preservation and Center City"; "Historic Preservation and Neighborhood Revitalization"; "Historic Preservation and the Diversity of Philadelphia"; "Historic Preservation and Visitors"; "Historic Preservation and the Film Industry."
The Importance of Historic Preservation in Downtown Richmond: Franklin Street, A Case Study (1996)
www.preservationbooks.org/
This study may be downloaded for a nominal fee from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
http://www.mosbyheritagearea.org/profitingfrompreservation.htm
A 16-page report. Key chapter/section titles:
"Rewards of Renovation"; "Dividends from Heritage Tourism"; "Savings From Open Space"; "Earnings From Agriculture."
General
Studies
More Studies:
Statewide Studies
Impacts of Historic Designation
Impacts on Property Values
Impacts of Preservation Tax Credits
Posted October 9, 2008