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Economic Impact

In 2012, PHMC released a study titled "Economic Benefits of Historic Preservation Activities in Pennsylvania."

The study provides evidence about the benefits of historic preservation for economic development. The report gathered and analyzed data on five areas of study:

  1. Federal Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credits
  2. Potential Impact of a State Tax Credit
  3. Property Values
  4. Heritage Tourism
  5. Qualitative Impacts

 

Learn more or download the study