What originated as an effort to stop the demolition of iconic landmarks has progressed into a movement focused on livability, sustainability, job creation, revitalization, and change. Preservation today promotes growth and evolution of the city based on thoughtful decision-making. Below are resources designed to inform, guide, and enhance that process.
Resources and Information
Boston's Changing Neighborhoods
On February 4, 2016 the Boston Preservation Alliance hosted an Urban Forum: “Boston’s Changing Neighborhoods: How You Can Impact Your Communit
Easements as a Tool for Preservation
Here in Boston there are a few ways we can protect a building or other historic resource.
City of Boston Archives
201 Rivermoor Street
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-1195
Archives@boston.gov
Neighborhood Preservation Workshops
The Boston Preservation Alliance’s Neighborhood Preservation Workshop was a pilot program that ran from 2009 to 2012.
Inspectional Services Department (ISD)
1010 Massachusetts Avenue
5th Floor
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 635-5300
Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA)
One City Hall Square
Floor 9
Boston, MA 02201
(617) 722-4300