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Community History Research and Design Services (CHRDS) is a service offered through PPRC to help communities rediscover their past to shape the future. Why are we using history as a vehicle for strengthening communities?

• History deepens residents’ attachment to place and promotes their investment in its future.
  
• A well-documented interpretation of history draws tourists to a community and thus boots the local economy.
  
• Historical perspectives promote a sense of unity and purpose, which allows a community to make informed policy decisions.
  
• Historical awareness is an analytical tool for undestanding the impact of today's choices on the future of the community.