The long-term benefits of preservation of the built environment cannot be underestimated for our city. The Phoenix Historic Neighborhoods Coalition fully supports #69 on the agenda and requests that the Council do so as well. G.G. George, President
On behalf of Preserve Phoenix, the city's voice for preservation advocacy, I want to strongly support the study by Donovan Rypkema. He is the foremost authority on determining the contribution of preservation efforts. This study will document and validate the benefits - public and private - of the investment into rehabilitation since the passage of the City HO ordinance in 1986.
A study like this is long overdue in Phoenix. We are aware of the robust real estate values in our historic residential neighborhoods, and we've seen some wonderful historic reuse projects spur revitalization in business and commercial areas. However, the city has not done the kind of thorough analysis of the economic value of historic preservation that would allow the public and private sector to maximize the potential benefits and make wise decisions about the treatment of these properties.
At this time of economic uncertainty, we know that jobs and growth are the most important issues facing Phoenix residents. It's absolutely critical that we know that every part of the City's operation is contributing to more economic opportunity. That's why this study is so important. Please vote to support this important step to create more jobs and more economic growth for our community."
Donovan Rypkema of PlaceEconomics spoke at the 2019 Statewide Historic Preservation Conference in Prescott & noted the results of similar studies his firm conducted to evaluate the economic benefits of preservation in other cities large & small. You could hear a pin drop because everyone in attendance was thinking "we desperately need that in Arizona & [insert name of community]." Your HP Office & Planning Department should be supported in conducting this study in the nation's 5th largest city.
This report will greatly assist the City of Phoenix in the understanding and preservation of its built environment. It will play a critical role in smart and sustainable economic growth and development.
This is a excellent and necessary study for the city of Phoenix. The person proposed to conduct this impact study is highly respected across the Nation for his work in this field. Having such a study provides information that can be helpful to preservationists and developers.
The long-term benefits of preservation of the built environment cannot be underestimated for our city. The Phoenix Historic Neighborhoods Coalition fully supports #69 on the agenda and requests that the Council do so as well. G.G. George, President
On behalf of Preserve Phoenix, the city's voice for preservation advocacy, I want to strongly support the study by Donovan Rypkema. He is the foremost authority on determining the contribution of preservation efforts. This study will document and validate the benefits - public and private - of the investment into rehabilitation since the passage of the City HO ordinance in 1986.
A study like this is long overdue in Phoenix. We are aware of the robust real estate values in our historic residential neighborhoods, and we've seen some wonderful historic reuse projects spur revitalization in business and commercial areas. However, the city has not done the kind of thorough analysis of the economic value of historic preservation that would allow the public and private sector to maximize the potential benefits and make wise decisions about the treatment of these properties.
At this time of economic uncertainty, we know that jobs and growth are the most important issues facing Phoenix residents. It's absolutely critical that we know that every part of the City's operation is contributing to more economic opportunity. That's why this study is so important. Please vote to support this important step to create more jobs and more economic growth for our community."
Donovan Rypkema of PlaceEconomics spoke at the 2019 Statewide Historic Preservation Conference in Prescott & noted the results of similar studies his firm conducted to evaluate the economic benefits of preservation in other cities large & small. You could hear a pin drop because everyone in attendance was thinking "we desperately need that in Arizona & [insert name of community]." Your HP Office & Planning Department should be supported in conducting this study in the nation's 5th largest city.
This report will greatly assist the City of Phoenix in the understanding and preservation of its built environment. It will play a critical role in smart and sustainable economic growth and development.
This is a excellent and necessary study for the city of Phoenix. The person proposed to conduct this impact study is highly respected across the Nation for his work in this field. Having such a study provides information that can be helpful to preservationists and developers.