THE VALUE AND IMPACT

OF HERITAGE AND
THE HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT

Listed buildings
often generate
higher
commercial
value

REGENERATION /
DEVELOPMENT

ased tourism
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Heritage attractions
boost local economies

Heritage is critical
to the ongoing
success of tourism
as an export
industry

Interaction with the

local historic environment
helps young people
develop important general skills

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DEVELOPMENT

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Involvement in
heritage projects
can improve peoples
sense of worth
and self-esteem

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SENSE OF
PLACE
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age can p

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People who live

in areas with greater
historic environment
are likely to have
stronger sense
of place

p la

LIFE

v al u e t h e his t o

Heritage develops
connections between people
and groups in local areas

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Cultural heritage
is a critical
part of our
ecosystem

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ho

Investment in the
historic environment
raises pride in areas and
encourages social
interaction

Refurbishing old buildings

reduces energy costs

t y o f lif e

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EDUCATION
/ SKILLS

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Historic
environment
construction skills
are critical to
maintaining our
special places

L e ar

Heritage
voluteering
can improve
mental health
& wellbeing

QUALITY
OF LIFE

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th a
n d e d u c a ti o

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Investing in the
historic environment
generates economic
returns for local
places

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row
t

Visiting heritage
sites has a significant
impact on wellbeing
and life
satisfaction

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