Discover our insights on heritage-led regeneration.


Impact and Identity, Investing in Heritage for Sustainable Development
This report makes the case for historic resources as investable assets for the revitalization of at-risk and culturally significant communities.  It presents studies of six examples from across the world where heritage investment has transformed historic urban centers in decline and restored them to places of vibrancy.
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Case Studies in Heritage Regeneration
In-depth case study research of six past successes that will inspire future endeavors in cultural heritage regeneration. The six different finance models researched range from those with a high degree of public sector involvement to those that rely almost entirely on private enterprise. By examining private financing of cultural heritage projects, the research fills a gap in the conversation, which tends to focus on project management processes.
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Individual Case Studies

International Development Financing
Medina of Fez, Morocco Download

The Heritage Revolving Fund
Architectural Heritage Fund, United Kingdom Download

Private Initiative, Public Commitment
Historic Center of Mexico City, Mexico Download

A Heritage Investment Corporation
Stadsherstel Amsterdam, The Netherlands Download

The Heritage B-Corp
Conservatorio, Panama City, Panama Download

Social Enterprise
Doh Eain, Yangon, Myanmar Download

Articles

Launching the Majestic Cinema Rehabilitation in Stone Town of Zanzibar. UNESCO recapped the May 2024 launch of the Majestic Cinema Rehabilitation in Stone Town, Zanzibar. The event, hosted by UNESCO and the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, included CHiFA Co-Founder Keith Wright, representing CHiFA’s collaboration with HIFADHI Zanzibar. Read article.

Towards a Unified Theory of Heritage Regeneration in our Time. Senior Advisor Derek A.R.Moore on how heritage supports the economic, social and environmental goals of our time. Read article.

Oaxacan communities celebrate the launch of a tourist route from Cueva de las Manitas to Quiotepec. American Express Foundation announces funding for CHiFA to support its demonstration of the role of heritage in community regeneration. Read press release.

A Blended Finance Framework for Heritage-Led Urban Regeneration. Published in Land, President Bonnie Burnham explores innovative financing solutions for sustainable urban development through heritage conservation. It highlights successful global models of heritage-led regeneration and presents a four-step process to attract private investment and support long-term, collaborative regeneration projects. Read article.

Annual Update for 2023. Brochure presents the mission, activities, and impact, highlighting our efforts in heritage-led regeneration projects around the world. Read brochure.

Annual Report for 2021. Projects and communications activities for the year. Read report.

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