Heritage Revitalization Agreements: A Resource Guide

The heritage revitalization agreement is an important component in a local government’s heritage program, as it not only supports heritage retention and rehabilitation, it can also be used to advance the local government’s other priorities, such as housing and rental strategies.

The significance of this heritage conservation tool will be better understood with a more complete understanding of its potential. As the City of Vancouver puts it, “HRAs are powerful and flexible tools specifically written to suit unique properties and situations.” (source)

The goal of this guide is to encourage the application of the heritage revitalization agreement by offering research, guidelines, and standards. By understanding best practices and lessons learned, the heritage revitalization agreement can be used as a powerful and flexible tool to achieve the local government’s planning and development goals.