THE PLAN
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Columbia is a city steeped in culture, from historic structures and fine arts to engaged artists and arts educators. The Amplify Columbia planning process has helped to define this element.
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Guiding Principles
We believe in...
- A Columbia that appreciates that our identity as a City is driven by historic structures and our unique built environment and the evolving understanding of our history - past, present, and future.
- A Columbia that strengthens our community by cross-cultural and other collaborations with organizations, artists, and citizens.
- A Columbia that understands that high quality design of our built environment is key to a vibrant and thriving City.
- A Columbia that is attractive to residents and visitors and which prospers directly due to our shared cultural identity, cultural expression, and the preservation of our past and present.
- Honoring our shared unique cultural identity that binds communities and celebrates our diversity of backgrounds, values, and perspectives.
- A Columbia that promotes historic preservation as a crucial component to a high quality of life for residents and to a vibrant, successful City.
- The necessity of fostering creativity and creating opportunities for creative expression to develop, maintain, and intensify a sense of shared cultural identity.
CULTURAL RESOURCES ELEMENT DOCUMENTS
The cultural resources element is one of the nine elements of Columbia Compass: Envision 2036.
The cultural resources element is one of the nine elements of Columbia Compass: Envision 2036.
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CULTURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER (PDF)
The cultural resources chapter includes a discussion of the above guiding principles; a brief synopsis of existing conditions; and a number of recommendations for the next ten years, as well as supporting case studies. |
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APPENDIX H: CULTURAL RESOURCES (PDF)
A detailed existing conditions report was developed during the research phase of the plan, and a synopsis of this report is also included within the cultural resources chapter. |
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DESIGN MATTERS
When you think about design, what comes to mind? Art? An object? A piece of furniture? How about your streets and your community? The design of Columbia's streets, neighborhoods, and urban areas is a powerful tool in creating a unique and memorable city which engages people from both within and outside of Columbia. Thoughtful design bolsters both the quality of life and the economic vitality of the City. Quality design is also a problem solving tool and a good investment - a recent British study showed that for every pound invested in quality design, there was a 26 pound savings. |
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MAPS
The following maps help provide insight into the location of cultural resources in the City. To view a map full screen, click on the image, and the map will open in a new window.
The following maps help provide insight into the location of cultural resources in the City. To view a map full screen, click on the image, and the map will open in a new window.
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ARTS DRIVE TOURISM
Tourists naturally spend more per person when they visit for arts-related events, and tourism dollars create revenue for arts and culture through hospitality taxes. IMPACT BEYOND DOLLARS
During 2015, a total of 2,409 volunteers donated a total of 129,196 hours to the Greater Columbia Area's participating nonprofit arts and cultural organizations. This represents a donation of time with an estimated aggregate value of $3,043,858. |
Local & State Revenue
Tied to the Arts $7.3M Annual Arts-related Economic Activity
$64.7M |
Preservation Provides Local Benefits
Preservation attracts investment. Protection of the local character of an area attracts visitors and potential residents. $180.5M has been invested in SC through the use of historic tax credits.
Preservation protects property values. Buildings within historic districts are statistically worth more, appreciate faster, and retain value.
Preservation creates more jobs. Dollars spent on preservation create more jobs than the same amount spent on new construction, and new construction wages are less likely to feed back into the local economy.
Preservation reduces waste. Historic buildings were built with the assumption that they would be needed indefinitely, and were therefore built with careful craftsmanship and out of durable materials that are able to be repaired rather than replaced. Retaining, maintaining, and reusing historic materials means less waste in landfills.
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Preservation protects property values. Buildings within historic districts are statistically worth more, appreciate faster, and retain value.
Preservation creates more jobs. Dollars spent on preservation create more jobs than the same amount spent on new construction, and new construction wages are less likely to feed back into the local economy.
Preservation reduces waste. Historic buildings were built with the assumption that they would be needed indefinitely, and were therefore built with careful craftsmanship and out of durable materials that are able to be repaired rather than replaced. Retaining, maintaining, and reusing historic materials means less waste in landfills.
Want to learn more about preservation efforts, incentives, and tips? Subscribe to the preservation e-newsletter!
