Historic preservation advocates say historic districts help the local economy
Historic Preservation advocates say creating historic districts helps boost the local economy. The Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission points to downtown Lafayette as an example.
Posted: Dec 23, 2020 12:37 AM
Posted By: Meredith Hackler
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI)-Historic Preservation advocates say creating historic districts helps boost the local economy. The Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission points to downtown Lafayette as an example. That area has grown significantly since it was established as a historic district. At the heart of downtown near Main and 6th street, several shops and restaurants are occupying the historic buildings. Above those businesses is more space, some of which house apartments. Those apartments are in high demand and nearly always leased out. Vice President of the Historic Preservation Commission Sean Lutes says historic buildings draw people to the community.