Adaptive Reuse Guide

Adaptive Reuse can be a part of the revitalization of a community, providing new investment opportunities while maintaining a link to local heritage. This guide is intended to provide an overview of Adaptive Reuse, the process to get started on implementation of an adaptive reuse, steps a community can follow to promote this strategy, and an evolving list of adaptive reuse examples in Chester County.

Definition

What is Adaptive Reuse?

Adaptive Reuse is the process of creatively repurposing buildings for another use or function while retaining their historic, unique, or defining architectural features. Learn More

Get Started

Getting Started

Steps to follow for a successful adaptive reuse including project initiation, feasibility, and implementation. Learn More

Strategies

Municipal Strategies

What your community can do to promote adaptive reuse. Learn More

Examples

Examples in Chester County

The map identifies examples of adaptive reuse located throughout Chester County. Learn More