Facts about investment in heritage 1.Heritage conservation fosters community revitalization. 2. Heritage conservation encourages heritage tourism. Cities and towns of any size can take advantage of heritage tourism opportunities. 3. Heritage conservation enhances property values. Research indicates that the value of historic properties, especially within historic districts, appreciate at rates greater than the local market. Above project is an example of what can be achieved: the project was a heritage designated building, which an addition was done to the back of the house. (Architect: Pro Vision Architecture Inc. Contractor: Matthew Kinsella, Images courtesy of the client)