Cultural Heritage Finance Alliance

At the 17th Annual Organization of World Heritage Cities World Congress, CHiFA Co-founders Bonnie Burnham and Gary Hattem drew on lessons from the 1970s New York City fiscal crisis and CHiFA’s own case study research to highlight enduring strategies for sustainable #culturalheritage development and financing solutions. 🔸 Partnerships for Sustainable Heritage Development: They emphasized the importance of collaboration between governments, NGOs, philanthropy, and private investors to drive sustainable urban regeneration. They shared how public and philanthropic funds can serve as catalysts for attracting private capital. 🔹 Innovative Financing Tools for Heritage Preservation: Hattem discussed tools like subsidies, guarantees, and blended financing models to mitigate risk, while Burnham highlighted catalytic capital and CHiFA’s Heritage Accelerator as key to fast-tracking heritage-led regeneration with social, environmental, and financial impact. 🔸 Cultural Heritage as a Driver for Urban Habitability: They emphasized that heritage preservation fosters thriving, livable cities. They shared heritage-led regeneration case studies showcasing economic development and urban resilience. Read the full remarks here: https://lnkd.in/eYN3Ap5e Read CHiFA’s published case studies here: https://lnkd.in/g4DbpcnH

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Reposting a blog from our partner La Mano del Mono: Read about the recent trip to Mexico for the #RutadelRioGrande Heritage Regeneration Project! Partners met with each other and community members to explore heritage sites along the route and develop a work plan that includes training and technical support, aiming to develop a heritage trail that respects both the environment and local traditions. As part of the project, LMDM is implementing a Market Ready Tourism model that empowers community governance of #culturalheritage and #tourism. As the blog notes, 'Market Ready Tourism is laying the foundation for tourism that respects and regenerates, creating an authentic connection between visitors and the guardians of this priceless biocultural treasure.' Stay tuned for more updates on community engagement and next steps! #CHiFAinAction #RutaDelRioGrande

📅 Next Thursday 10/17 at 9pm (EST), CHiFA President Bonnie Burnham and Donovan Rypkema, President of Heritage Strategies International, will discuss the Economic Benefits of Heritage Conservation in a webinar hosted by International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) Philippines. For details and to join, check the post below. ⤵ To stay updated on happenings at CHiFA, subscribe to our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/enXMegSG

Next Stop: Córdoba, Spain 🇪🇸 This week, CHiFA Co-Founders Bonnie Burnham and Gary Hattem participated in the 17th World Congress of The Organization of World Heritage Cities. They shared valuable insights drawn from extensive experience and research on public-private partnerships and strategies for fast-tracking heritage-led solutions in historic cities, with a focus on #sustainabledevelopment and #culturalheritage preservation. The Congress brought together city leaders, heritage professionals, and policymakers from around the world, fostering a global dialogue on the future of our shared heritage. Looking forward to building on these fruitful discussions! #CHiFAinAction

Glad to be part of this team!

The team is busy on both sides of the Atlantic this week, advancing CHiFA’s mission to promote #heritageregeneration through collaboration and innovation. From leadership meetings with cultural preservation groups in London to on-the-ground efforts in Mexico led by our dedicated project team, we're moving forward with purpose in preserving #culturalheritage and driving #sustainabledevelopment. Stay tuned for more updates! #CHiFAinAction

Thank you to everyone who joined our webinar on the Ruta del Rio Grande Heritage Regeneration Project! During the discussion with Norma Barbacci, Dr. Nelly Robles García emphasized how this project will serve as a catalyst for academic inquiry, cultural heritage preservation and economic growth in the region. "The Tehuacán-Cuicatlán region is one of Southern Mexico's three cradles of civilization, yet it's largely understudied... The sites that we've chosen to restart the cultural studies of the region, the Ruta del Rio Grande, are crucial for understanding both the rich cultural and natural history of the area, which holds immense biodiversity and historical significance. The work now is to make a roadmap of what has to be done. There is a lot of work ahead of us. It's a task that seems almost impossible. But by determining some areas for intensive work, we aim to create a multiplier effect, ensuring that generations to come will continue to gain knowledge about this remarkable region." 💡 Missed the webinar or want a full recap? Sign up for our newsletter to receive a summary and the full recording: https://lnkd.in/enXMegSG

TOMORROW! Join us on Google Meet for the Ruta del Rio Grande Heritage Regeneration Project webinar to learn more about the development of the heritage trail and its impact on the local communities in the Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Valley. Details ⤵ 🔗 to RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gpHPNq23 📅 tomorrow, Thursday 9/5 at 12pm ET 💡 the event will be bilingual and presented in English and Spanish with closed captioning translations available.

See you next Thursday, September 5 for a special webinar on the Ruta del Rio Grande Heritage Regeneration Project featuring Bonnie Burnham, Norma Barbacci, and Nelly Robles García. Don’t miss this chance to hear from top experts in archaeology, heritage, and preservation. Sign up today! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eU9YbEWb