What is social value? A discussion paper

The concept of social value, that is the significance of heritage places to particular groups or communities as a result of association with and a sense of meaningful attachment to that place, is explored in a discussion paper prepared for the National Trust (Victoria) under the National Estate Grants Program. The project arose from a recommendation in the 1986 Melbourne Western Region Heritage Study. Published by the Australian Heritage Commission as What is Social Value? A Discussion Paper (1992).