As our city rapidly changes, building conservation helps make connections with generations that came before us. Economic benefit is a second answer. People like living in buildings with a history. Well-maintained, restored old buildings are highly saleable. In addition, heritage tourism is popular.
Tourists like to stay in and visit places that reflect a city's past.
The film industry puts a high demand on heritage film locations. And finally, heritage restoration is labor intensive thus creating jobs. We offer heritage homeowner grants through our True Colours exterior heritage colour program. We provide education opportunities through our partnerships with SFU City Program, our homeowner workshops, and by publishing a series of technical pamphlets for heritage homeowners. And, we fundraise.