Section 615.10  Purpose

The purpose of State Designated Cultural District Designations is to:

encourage economic development and entrepreneurship;

encourage the preservation and development of historic and culturally significant structures, traditions, and languages;

foster local cultural development and education;

provide a focal point for celebrating and strengthening the unique cultural identity of the community; and

promote growth and opportunity without generating displacement or expanding inequality. [20 ILCS 605/605-1057(a)(6)]