BENEFITS FROM A HERITAGE AREA PROGRAM

Ensures that there is a “heritage” to be enjoyed by future descendents and newcomers

Allows the essence of home place to be retained in the face of growth and change

Promotes and encourages long-term planning in management of growth

Facilitates community focus by involving many partners

Improves competitive position in attracting outside grants as well as private investment

PARK COUNTY’S 1994-2003 PROGRAM

DIRECT

Ranch conservation easements: $7,850,000

Visitor centers and interpretive exhibits: $630,000

Preservation of structures: $350,000

Assistance in studies and planning: $575,000

Total additional direct funds attracted: $9,405,000

INDIRECT

Increased tourism revenues: ???

Increased property values: ???

PARTICIPATION

Number of partners involved: over 100