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) ]
Ill. Admin. Code tit. 14, § 615.10