In the past decade, the Alliance has significantly expanded its scope and influence. The organization has enhanced its capacity through successful fundraising efforts, and has taken on a broader range of proactive initiatives. Quick, decisive action to react to immediate threats to historic resources remain critical to our success. However, the Alliance has also focused on preventative measures and activities that foster a stronger “culture of preservation” in Boston. Some of these initiatives have included public lectures on and tours of historic sites and neighborhoods, workshops in underserved communities throughout the city, and special conferences for professionals in the fields of preservation, architecture and urban planning.

In the past several years, the Alliance has also focused on incentive-based preservation, as the organization has worked closely with a coalition of organizations in Massachusetts to advocate for state tax credits for rehabilitation projects. The Alliance has also sought neighborhood protection for historic areas beyond Boston’s downtown, such as the Fort Point Channel Local Landmark District, made up of a remarkable collection of unique early 19th century industrial warehouses.

Rendering of the Filene’s Complex
Courtesy of the Elkus Manfredi Architects