Providing a mechanism to identify and preserve the historic and architectural characteristics of the Village which represent elements of the Village’s cultural, social, economic, political and architectural history;
Promoting civic pride in the beauty and noble accomplishments of the past as represented in the Village’s landmarks and historic districts;
Stabilizing and improving the economic vitality and value of Downers Grove’s landmarks and historic areas;
Protecting and enhancing the attractiveness of the Village to home buyers, visitors and shoppers and thereby supporting business, commerce, industry, and providing economic benefit to the Village;
Fostering and encouraging preservation and restoration of structures, areas, and neighborhoods and thereby preventing future urban blight.