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Studies on the Economic Impacts of Historic Preservation
Statewide Studies
Statewide Studies on the Economic Impacts of Historic Preservation
Colorado
The Economic Benefits of Historic Preservation in Colorado
(2002)
www.coloradohistory-oahp.org/publications/1620.htm
Two reports are available: a 40-page, full-color, illustrated summary
report and a 250-page technical supplement. Key chapter/section titles:
"Historic Rehabilitation"; "Heritage Tourism"; "Property
Values"; "Affordable Housing"; "Rural Preservation"
Florida
Economic Impacts of Historic Preservation in Florida (2003)
www.flheritage.com/economic_impact.pdf
www.law.ufl.edu/cgr/technical-report.shtml
Two reports are available: a 34-page, full-color, illustrated summary
and a longer technical report. Key chapter/section titles:
"Historic Rehabilitation"; "Heritage Tourism"; "Main
Street Program"; "Historical Museums, Parks and Sites";
"Historical Resources Grants-In-Aid Program and Rehabilitation Tax
Incentives"; "Property Values"
Georgia
Profiting From the Past: The Economic Impact of Historic Preservation
in Georgia (1999)
www.gashpo.org/ (follow "Publications
& Forms" link)
An 18-page, illustrated study. Key chapter/section titles:
"A Partnership for Community Revitalization"; "Historic
Preservation and Market Values"; "Tourism"
Kentucky
Historic Preservation and the Economy of the Commonwealth: Kentucky's
Past at Work for Kentucky's Future (1996)
www.preservationbooks.org/
This study may be downloaded for a nominal fee from the National Trust
for Historic Preservation.
Maryland
The Value of Historic Preservation in Maryland (2000)
www.preservationbooks.org/
This study may be downloaded for a nominal fee from the National Trust
for Historic Preservation.
Michigan
Investing in Michigan's Future: The Economic Benefits of Historic
Preservation (2002)
www.mhpn.org/bin/site/ftp/michigan_final.pdf
A 20-page, full-color, illustrated study. Key chapter/section titles:
"Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings"; "Historic Districts
and Property Values"; "Preservation and Michigan Tourism"
Missouri
Economic Impacts of Historic Preservation in Missouri (2001)
www.dnr.mo.gov/shpo/RutgersStudy.pdf
A 207-page study. Key chapter/section titles:
"Profile of and Economic Impacts from Missouri Historic Rehabilitation";
"Profile of and Direct Economic Impacts from Missouri Heritage Tourism";
"Profile of and Economic Impacts from the Missouri Main Street Program";
"Profile of and Economic Impacts from the Missouri Historic Preservation
Tax Credit Program"; "Putting the Economic Impacts of Historic
Preservation in Perspective"
New Jersey
Partners in Prosperity: The Economic Benefits of Historic Preservation
in New Jersey (1998)
www.njht.org/pdf/ec_impct.pdf
www.njht.org/ec_study.htm
Two reports are available: a 20-page, illustrated summary and a longer
technical report. Key chapter/section titles:
"Preservation: An Economic Engine"; "Time Travelers: Profiting
from the Past"; "Restored Buildings: Creating Jobs and Income";
"Benefiting the Community"; "Preservation Pays Its Way"
New York
New York: Profiting Through Preservation (2000)
www.preservenys.org/profiting.pdf
A 28-page, illustrated report. Key chapter/section titles:
"Historic Preservation, Economic Development, and Jobs"; "Historic
Preservation and Housing"; "Historic Preservation and Tourism";
"Historic Preservation, Arts, and Culture"
North Carolina
Profiting from the Past: The Impact of Historic Preservation on
the North Carolina Economy (1998)
www.preservationbooks.org/
This study may be downloaded for a nominal fee from the National Trust
for Historic Preservation.
Rhode Island
Economic Effects of Historic Preservation in Rhode Island
(1996)
www.preservationbooks.org/
This study may be downloaded for a nominal fee from the National Trust
for Historic Preservation.
South Carolina
Smiling Faces Historic Places: The Economic Benefits of Historic
Preservation in South Carolina (2003)
www.state.sc.us/scdah/hpeconomic.htm
A 15-page, illustrated report. Key chapter/section titles:
"Preservation and Job Creation"; "Preservation and Property
Values"; "Preservation and Heritage Tourism"; "Preservation
and Downtown Revitalization"; "Preservation and Affordable Housing"
Texas
Historic Preservation at Work for the Texas Economy (1999)
www.thc.state.tx.us/publications/reports/EconImpact.pdf
A 22-page illustrated report. For further information on the companion
technical study, Economic Impacts of Historic Preservation in Texas,
contact the Texas State Historic Preservation Office (www.thc.state.tx.us/).
Key chapter/section titles:
"Historical Designations Improve Property Values"; "Incentives
For Historic Properties Attract Reinvestment"; "Historic Building
Rehabilitation Rebuilds Texas Communities"; "Preservation of
Historic Properties Creates Jobs"; "Texas' Heritage Attracts
Tourists"; "History Museums Draw Tourists and Return Dollars
to the Economy"; "Revitalization of Texas Main Streets Makes
Good Business Sense"
Virginia
Virginia's Economy and Historic Preservation: The Impact of Preservation
on Jobs, Business, and Community (1995)
www.preservationbooks.org/
This study may be downloaded for a nominal fee from the National Trust
for Historic Preservation.
West Virginia
Economic Impact of Historic Preservation in West Virginia
(1997)
www.pawv.org/econimpact.htm
www.be.wvu.edu/serve/bureau/reports/historic/historic.pdf
An executive summary has been posted, and the full 33-page report is available.
Key chapter/section titles:
"The Economic Impact of Non-Residential Historic Preservation Construction";
"The Economic Impact of Heritage Tourism"; "Impacts Associated
With Historic Preservation Programs"; "Improving Data Collection";
"Economic Impacts Instruction Manual—Historic Preservation";
"Economic Impacts Instruction Manual—Heritage Tourism";
"Economic Impact Tables by Industry"
General Studies
More Studies:
General Community Studies
Impacts of Historic Designation
Impacts on Property Values
Impacts of Preservation Tax Credits
Posted April 29, 2004