Economic Benefits of Historic Preservation in Georgia, A Study of Three Communities: Athens, Rome, and Tifton

Historic preservation is good business. Through the use of the National Trust for Historic Preservation's research model, The Economic Benefits of Preserving Community Character: A Practical Methodology, the Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources has explored the financial impact of preservation on three communities. The project was conducted with the cooperation of the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department with support from the Downtown Development Offices of Rome and Tifton Case studies for the three cities, which examine construction activity in historic districts, property values, and tourism, illustrate how preservation is helping cities and towns throughout Georgia.