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February 20, 2019

A Possible Utopia, Mervat Abdel-Nasser’s Attempt to Resurrect Ancient Egypt

I met this wonderful woman, Mervat Nasser, at a conference in Granada, Spain last summer. She presented the most interesting paper in the four days we were there. Glad her efforts are getting the recognition they deserve. ... See more

Wednesday February 13, 2019 By: Nahed Nasr WoE – Al Ahram Weekly The fourth Thoth Festival opened on 26 October, 2019 at New Hermopolis, a non-profit development founded by Merv…

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February 16, 2019

A Good Read for Planners and Peers: Why Old Places Matter

Great review of Tom Mayes' book. I keep repeating, if you want to systematically understand why preservationists (including yourself) do what they do, Tom's book is a must read.

A recent book brings a common sense framework to historic preservation debates.

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February 14, 2019

America Stopped Building

From the article, "“So where is real economic growth going to come from? Unfortunately, not from our biggest businesses…The lack of new business startups is at the very core of our decades-long ... See more

Despite media reports that the U.S. economy is strong, productivity has been trending down for decades. America needs more entrepreneurs.

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February 11, 2019

Louisiana Office of Cultural Development - Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program

This is the way to do it! This video has been around for a few months but I had not seen it before. We did a study of the catalytic impact of the Louisiana historic tax credit program. Based on the ... See more

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February 9, 2019

What Historic Preservation Gets Wrong

Yes, yes, yes to Patrice Frey's commentary on today's historic preservation! I couldn't agree more. Well worth the read. Thanks, Patrice, for such a timely and on-target set of observations.

The tools and approaches used in the preservation field are increasingly out of date, and we risk alienating those who should share our cause.

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February 5, 2019

Preservation Action

Great opportunity open to current
graduate or PHD students or recent graduates
(within one year) in Public Policy, Historic
Preservation, History, Law, Planning, Architecture or
related program. Deadline is this Friday, Feb 8th. ... See more

Apply to be a Preservation Advocacy Scholar today!

Our advocacy scholars program recognizes the next generation of preservation advocates, by inviting them to participate in Historic Preservation ... See more

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January 26, 2019

Why Tennessee should join 35 other states in adopting a historic tax credit | Opinion

Great case made for why Tennessee (like 35 or so other states) should have a state historic tax credit. Written by former US Senator, Bill Frist.

This tax credit reinvigorates neighborhoods and improves property values when vacant and underutilized historic buildings become productive again.

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January 7, 2019

Wow, David Brown is leaving the National Trust after 22 years. He's been a great friend to me and to PlaceEconomics and has been Executive Vice President during most challenging times. Thank you, ... See more

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January 2, 2019

Heritage Strategies International

From the sister company of PlaceEconomics, Heritage Strategies International. Best wishes from all of us for a successful and peaceful 2019.

Fifteen years ago, on January 1, 2004, Heritage Strategies International (HSI) was formed to be the non-US counterpart to PlaceEconomics. In that decade and a half we've had the opportunity to work ... See more

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December 31, 2018

2018 Year in Review

2018 was a great year for PlaceEconomics, filled with interesting projects and fun travels. We can't wait to see what 2019 brings!

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Opportunity at Risk: San Antonio’s Older Housing Stock

The Missing Key: A Study of the Impact and Potential of the Pennsylvania State Historic Tax Credit

Raleigh Historic Preservation Toolkit

Miami-Dade Incentives, Tools, and Strategies Assessment

The Delaware Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program: Good for the Economy, Good for the Environment, Good for Delaware’s Future

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