page_title: Renovation
section_title: Effects
hierarchical_section_title: Renovation / Effects
caption_attribution_description: English: Converted Church, Watertown, Massachusetts
context_page_description: Renovations is the process of improving a broken, damaged, or outdated structure. Renovations are typically either commercial or residential. Additionally, renovation can refer to making something new, or bringing something back to life and can apply in social contexts. For example, a community can be renovated if it is strengthened and revived.
context_section_description: Renovation has several impacts, including:
  creating jobs
  increasing spending
  promoting gentrification
  generating tax revenue during both the construction and residential phases
caption: Renovated church, now condominiums, Watertown, Massachusetts
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