Legacy Fund for Boston Leverages $600,000 From Local Real Estate Mitigation Funds to Help Preserve City's Historic Character
Summary
Our responsibility is to ensure that heritage remains intact for future generations by funding organizations that are engaged in projects to preserve spaces and tell stories that bring Bostons rich history to life. We are thrilled to be supporting work that will make a profound difference to locals and visitors alike," said incoming Legacy Fund Director Carissa Demore. To be eligible, organizations must be registered nonprofits engaged in work that benefits the city of Boston, with an emphasis on restoration, rehabilitation, or preservation of historic resources. "We prioritized projects with ambitious but realistic goals that would have an immediate impact on the citys culture and historic spaces," said Legacy Fund Board Member Alison Frazee. More specifically, LFBs efforts would result in Bostons continued presence as a vibrant, diverse, world-class city that respects, protects, and celebrates its historic resources coincident with enlightened development and change.