Heritage Perth make some very sound arguments on Heritage as a Community Asset.

"Heritage sites and buildings can have a very positive influence on many aspects of the way a community develops. Regeneration, housing, education, economic growth and community engagement are examples of the ways in which heritage can make a very positive contribution to community life. ...."

"Areas where the heritage is understood and valued tend to be better looked after than those where heritage items have no link with the community. Such links help to foster civic responsibility and citizenship and contribute to everyone’s quality of life."

https://heritageperth.com.au/your-heritage/why-is-heritage-important-to-communities/