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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.

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Supplement: Heritage Covenants
This guide provides an overview of Heritage Revitalization Agreements through research and commentary. Application of this heritage conservation tool is not prescriptive, as it can be adapted to each situation. Local governments and regional districts wanting to implement the heritage conservation tools should seek legal counsel as required.
SPECIAL NOTE: It is intended this guide will develop through community input. If you have best practices and case studies that would benefit this guide, please contact Heritage BC.
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