Author Type

Graduate Student

Date of Award

1983

Document Type

Thesis

Publication Status

Version of Record

Submission Date

October 2026

Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]

Nicholas, James C.

Abstract

This thesis extends the analysis of the economic benefits of historic preservation from the individual property owner to the entire community. Analyses are made of Miami Beach, Florida - once a wealthy resort community - and Palm Beach, Florida - which has maintained its status as a wealthy resort community. By comparing Miami B~ch results with Palm Beach results, the analyses determine whether Miami Beach's preservation decisions, which pertained to its character and residential nature, have resulted in an adverse impact on its economic vitality. The type of analysis used is a time series analysis. Time series analyses of each community's individual tax base are conducted to determine whether age has had a positive or negative impact on the community. The analyses showed that in Miami Beach, as time passed, the tax base declined; yet in Palm Beach, as time passed, the tax base improved. Given the analyses, together with the history of the communities, it is concluded that massive reinvestment in new buildings did not result in an enhanced economic vitality in Miami Beach.

Extent

119 p.

Comments

College of Business|Thesis (M.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1983.|FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection|College of Business

Identifier

FADT14159

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