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Developed in the 1830s by the Boston Wharf Company and spanning roughly 55 acres, the Fort Point Channel Landmark District (FPCLD) is Boston's largest, most cohesive, and most significant collection of late 19th and early 20th century industrial loft buildings. Today, the neighborhood faces the highest flood risk of any Boston historic district. The District Commission is actively addressing resiliency needs while preserving the area's historic character.
Join City of Boston Landmarks Commission Planner Rachel Ericksen for an interactive two-hour walking tour departing from the convention center. Discover how preservation and climate adaptation efforts are shaping the future of this historic waterfront district.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles and goals behind Boston's Resilient Historic Buildings Guide, including key strategies for enhancing the resilience against climate change.
- Learn how Boston is developing partnerships and actionable strategies to implement the guide’s recommendations for long-term preservation.
- Explore the Fort Point Channel Landmark District as a case study in integrating resiliency efforts into existing preservation and planning initiatives.
- Identify key challenges in preserving historic buildings while enhancing climate resilience, and examine real-world solutions guided by FPCLD Standards and Criteria.