Michael had been fighting to adopt the Community Preservation Act (CPA) in Boston since 2001, when the State Legislature first created the program. The CPA allows Boston to access state matching funds and distributes money to affordable housing, historic preservation, and open space projects in the city.. Michael understood then, and continues to believe now, that residents of Boston need to be able to reap the benefits of the city's growth. In 2016, with Michael's support as an original sponsor of the the ordinance enabling the referendum, a city-wide campaign to adopt the CPA in Boston passed with over 75% of the vote.
Following the adoption of the CPA in Boston, Michael was appointed as the Chairman of the City Council's Committee on Community Preservation, in charge of reviewing and approving the recommendations of the Mayor's office and the Community Preservation Committee. Since the first year of awards in 2018, over $92 Million has been allocated to 198 deserving projects in every neighborhood of Boston, and that number should surpass $100 Million in the next round of awards!
To date, $22,814,665 has been allocated to Open Space projects, $20,965,414 has been allocated to Historical Preservation projects, and $48,991,050 has been allocated to Affordable Housing projects. These projects help preserve Boston's history as the city grows and changes around it, ensure that Bostonians have access to high quality green space in every neighborhood, and work to combat the city's affordable housing crisis. You can learn more about specific projects that have received awards, and how to apply for your own award, through this website.
Following the adoption of the CPA in Boston, Michael was appointed as the Chairman of the City Council's Committee on Community Preservation, in charge of reviewing and approving the recommendations of the Mayor's office and the Community Preservation Committee. Since the first year of awards in 2018, over $92 Million has been allocated to 198 deserving projects in every neighborhood of Boston, and that number should surpass $100 Million in the next round of awards!
To date, $22,814,665 has been allocated to Open Space projects, $20,965,414 has been allocated to Historical Preservation projects, and $48,991,050 has been allocated to Affordable Housing projects. These projects help preserve Boston's history as the city grows and changes around it, ensure that Bostonians have access to high quality green space in every neighborhood, and work to combat the city's affordable housing crisis. You can learn more about specific projects that have received awards, and how to apply for your own award, through this website.
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