Good for the Community – Preserving historic resources allows property owners to act not only as owners but as stewards of history who are keeping alive the connections of a community with its own past and culture. Keeping historic buildings as part of a community's fabric helps build a sense of unique identity and place, and more strongly encourages people to share and care for the spaces around them. 

Good for the Environment – Reusing historic buildings means reusing the largest consumer product we buy. Old buildings represent massive investments in natural resources and energy (known as "embodied energy") and reusing them keeps useful, often high-quality materials out of landfills and reduces the significant carbon emissions involved with new construction. Many old buildings have inherent energy efficiencies built into their design and can also score well in energy efficiency programs like the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Program. 

Good for the Economy – Investing in historic buildings generally strengthens and improves local economies. Historic districts often experience stabilized housing markets, usually retaining more value during downturns and recovering more quickly. Preservation projects often employ local contractors familiar with the buildings and their unique materials, recirculating money into the local economy and promoting job growth in skilled building trades like carpentry and masonry. Incentives are also available for historic resources in Fort Collins, including grants, loans, and tax credits.