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HERITAGE DEVELOPMENT
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 Successful communities value their older buildings and neighborhoods, cultural traditions and way of life as assets. MMA pioneered the concept of heritage development. We help communities harness the distinctive character of place as the foundation for a competitive future.

Regional revitalization and conservation plans.
Large heritage regions call for collaboration among towns, counties, state and federal agencies, and numerous non-profit organizations.
  • Blackstone River National Heritage Corridor (RI, MA)
  • Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (PA)
  • Atchafalaya Trace Heritage Area (LA)
  • Lancaster-York Heritage Region (PA)
  • Savannah River Scenic Highway (SC)
Catalytic building reuse.
White elephants can be catalysts for revitalization. We look beyond the presenting assignment to find a fresh approach, determine feasibility, and foster strong community backing.
  • Jefferson School, Charlottesville, VA
  • Irem Temple, Wilkes-Barre, PA
  • Farish Street Historic District Plan, Jackson MS

Tourism.
Good places to visit are good places to live. Heritage tourism development adds to a community's competitiveness for business location decisions. MMA's systematic approach combines strategies for product development (the experiences), hospitality infrastructure (accommodations, visitor services, transportation), governmental relations (state and local governments, tourism offices), funding (sustainable sources), and marketing (public relations, advertising).
  • Colorado Heritage Tourism Strategic Plan
  • Pennsylvania's Framework for Heritage Tourism Development
  • Cape Cod Regional Tourism Plan
  • Buffalo Niagara Cultural Tourism Plan
  • Maryland Civil War Heritage Tourism Initiative
  • Illinois Heritage Tourism Training Course
Building bridges between plans & people