Sample interview questions: Can you discuss any experience you have with conducting economic impact studies for urban historic landmark preservation projects?
Sample answer:
- Led the economic impact analysis for the preservation of a historic downtown district.
Worked closely with stakeholders, including preservation advocates, business owners, and city officials, to gather data and assess the economic benefits of preservation.
Identified and quantified the economic benefits of preservation, including increased tourism spending, job creation, and property values.
Presented findings to stakeholders and city officials, and helped to develop preservation policies and regulations.
- Conducted an economic impact study of a proposed historic tax credit program.
Estimated the economic impacts of the program, including the number of jobs created, the amount of investment generated, and the increase in tourism spending.
Findings were used by state legislators to justify the creation of the program.
- Developed an economic model to assess the impact of historic preservation on property values.
Model was used to simulate the effects of preserv… Read full answer