Benefits of Historic Preservation

• Attracts tourists (consider proximity to new convention center)
• Attracts industry (a better, more stable community in which employees can live)
• Attracts small businesses who prefer to locate in a historic district
• Ensures a pleasant and interesting city to live in
• Provides a sense of continuity with the past and a better perspective on the future
• Through education and design review, offers building owners specific help and guidance on preserving and restoring buildings
• Makes possible the availability of loans and grants for restoration or rehabilitation of landmark buildings or for publicizing Knoxville's historic districts

Rutgers University study proves $ benefits of preservation
Blacksburg VA article on economic benefits of historic preservation