Rome Georgia Case Study

Case study on Rome, Georgia on the impact of historic preservation on local economies in Georgia - http://www.athensclarkecounty.com/~planningdept/hpecon2.html

Here is the conclusion:

“As a preservation advocate and practitioner, the City of Rome demonstrates that historic preservation does have a quantifiable economic and fiscal impact upon local communities. Measurable benefits in areas such as real estate activity, construction activity, and commercial activity are definable through use of the National Trust for Historic Preservation's model. Initial statistics indicate that historic preservation activities contribute financially, as well as aesthetically, to the community. Real estate data, such as property assessment values, support the conclusion that local designation does have a significant impact upon historic property values. Construction activities, such as rehabilitation projects and revitalization programs, contribute to the local economy through job creation, local sales tax revenues, and a strengthened tax base. Though yet to be fully measured, commercial activities such as tourism also contribute to the local economy. As the adoption of preservation strategies spreads, historic preservation serves to reinforce the economic position of Georgia's communities.”