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Aliceann Wolhbruck, Executive Director, NADO Research Foundation

"When we build let us think that we build forever." - John Ruskin

NADO’s 1984 report, Economic Preservation: The Merging of Economic Development and Historic Preservation highlighted the value of rehabilitating older buildings as part of an economic development strategy. The report explained the importance of investment tax credits as an economic incentive and described the activities of numerous economic development districts in fostering historic preservation.

Today, regional development organizations continue to manage preservation programs as part of their sustainable development efforts. They identify historic structures, provide technical assistance and aid those interested in investment tax credit programs. Economic development oriented preservation is helping change the face of many small towns by building on rural traditions to preserve and protect their heritage.

Regional development organizations in small metropolitan and rural communities are eager to work with the Economic Development Administration and Preserve America to build on their longstanding commitment to economic preservation.

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