in-State, out-of-State and international visitors and
strengthens ancillary businesses such as restaurants and
lodging; and
WHEREAS, By integrating many types of businesses, creative
districts drive commercial and industrial development as well as
investment in the arts and entertainment for the benefit of area
residents, visitors, public and private institutions and
regional networks; and
WHEREAS, Creative districts showcase existing attractions,
features and amenities and recruit new artists, businesses and
organizations; and
WHEREAS, Adaptive reuse and rehabilitation of historic
properties, including facade and structural improvements, is a
common activity in creative districts; and
WHEREAS, The nonprofit arts industry in this Commonwealth
generates $3.4 billion in total economic activity annually and
$402 million in State and local government revenue; and
WHEREAS, The nonprofit arts industry in this Commonwealth
supports the equivalent of 100,000 full-time jobs that produce
$2.2 billion in household income; and
WHEREAS, The Pittsburgh Cultural District is credited with
promoting Pittsburgh's economic resurgence and providing a
foundation for the downtown neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, States that are using formal programs to encourage
and promote creative districts are adopting policies that
include:
(1) certifying districts;
(2) setting standards for certification;
(3) providing technical assistance;
(4) ensuring broad and equitable eligibility for
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