The Community Preservation Coalition (the Coalition) plays a leading role in working with the state and local governments and key partner organizations to help preserve Massachusetts communities’ unique character. The Coalition was formed in the 1990s with the goal of achieving passage of the Community Preservation Act. One of the main goals for the Coalition is to provide technical assistance in order to help communities understand the Community Preservation Act and learn more about best practices for implementing it. The Community Preservation Act (CPA) is the result of nearly two decades of hard work devoted to passing legislation that gives all 351 Massachusetts cities and towns a tool to preserve their most unique natural, community, and built features in the face of rapid growth and development.
The Coalition helps municipalities understand, adopt and implement CPA, and advocates for CPA at the state level, thereby advancing smart growth and sustainable development in communities across Massachusetts.
CPA Adoption resources
CPA Database
Technical Assistance
Contact: Kaitlin Butler, research and outreach associate