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
250 Years of Home Architecture in Boston
Take a virtual walk down history lane and explore great neighborhoods–including Beacon Hill, Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, and Roxbury–to discover how
Boston Groundwater Trust Video Series
In 2018, The Boston Groundwater Trust debuted a series of award winning informational videos about wood piles and the groundwater issue in the City
Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA) Historic Properties Survey—Final Report
The Boston Preservation Alliance received mitigation funds from Boston Children’s Hospital to update and expand the existing historic properties in
Boston Harborwalk—A Public Access Map of Boston’s Coastline
The Boston Harborwalk is a nearly 40-mile public waterfront walkway that winds through Boston’s waterfront neighborhoods, stretching from Chelsea C
The Greenest Building: Quantifying the Environmental Value of Building Reuse
Until now, little has been known about the climate change reductions that might be offered by reusing and retrofitting existing buildings.
Piano Row: Cycles of History
Piano Row: Cycles of History is an original film documentary about the evolution of Boston’s Piano Row Historic District.
Historic Ladder Blocks—An Endangered Resource in Downtown Boston
With no local protection or means of preventing demolition, the Ladder Blocks are at great risk of permanent loss of character.
Boston Modern: The Spirit of Reinvention
Boston Modern: The Spirit of Reinvention events and booklet are part of the Modern Module program, a two-year endeavor in four cities, aimed at bui
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