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Action Alert: Possible Repeal of Historic Tax Credits for Historic Preservation​

Action Alert: Possible Repeal of Historic Tax Credits for Historic Preservation​ Your support is needed: Let Congress know that you want to save the Historic Tax Credit. The Federal Historic Tax Credit (HTC) is under threat of elimination or curtailment during current tax reform discussions. Between 2002-2016, the rehabilitation of 169 historic buildings in California—with $468M […]

The Arts Mean Business

Op-Ed Article By Jerry Kern, Councilperson, City of Oceanside Most people don’t think of me as an “artsy” type of guy, despite my wife’s best efforts. However, I do appreciate and understand the arts from an economic perspective. From revitalizing neighborhoods to attracting tourists, the creative arts have a long-standing history in economic development. They […]

Who Benefits from Arts and Cultural Districts?

By Erinn Roos-Brown, Blogging Fellow June 13, 2013 Many arts districts are centers of economic development. But who benefits more from these cultural hubs — the arts community or local government? The Paseo in Oklahoma City is one example of the many arts and cultural districts contributing to economic development in urban centers. Is there […]