[MassHistPres] economic partnerships for historic preservation

[Barbara Lambert]

Mayor Scott Lang in New Bedford is brilliant at this.  New Bedford is 
looking so well thanks to him and his policies.

Barbara Lambert, Chair, Gloucester Historical Commission

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marian Pierre-Louis" <portmango at comcast.net>
To: <masshistpres at cs.umb.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 2:48 PM
Subject: [MassHistPres] economic partnerships for historic preservation


> Can anyone point me to published case studies or projects highlighting
> partnerships between a commercial entity and towns/private groups with
> the intent to preserve historic homes in a town center?  The idea I'd
> like to research is to find businesses that would be willing to
> refurbish old historic homes to use as their businesses rather than tear
> them down.  Also, does anyone know of economic incentives, such as tax
> breaks, that can or have been used by Massachusetts towns to encourage
> such a scenario?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Marian Pierre-Louis
> Vice Chairman, Medway Historical Society
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