One more reason for Historic Preservation

In a month or so the City of San Francisco will hold a discussion on Historic Preservation. Supervisor Scott Wiener has asked, very publicly, "what is the point?" I'm sure he will get a lot of reasons for historic preservation. This article in the Chicago Tribune points to one reason that should convince the most skeptical. Artspace has received $27 million in tax credits to rehabilitate two dilapidated buildings to house artists and studios at low cost. Theses cities will receive low cost housing, vibrant buildings and art because of historic preservation.