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Below, you will find many of the printed items, (forms, design guidelines, instructions, and regulations) that will assist you when seeking review from a board or commission staffed by the City's Environment Department. These documents are provided as a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the professional advice of the Department's staff, with whom consultation is encouraged. If you have any questions, please contact the department at 617-635-3850.

 

Boston Landmarks Commission
Map of Local Districts and Individual Landmarks
Illustration of district boundaries and list of individual landmarks - please call BLC staff to verify landmark status.
Certificate of Appropriateness, Design Approval and Exemption Application
Instructions, documentation requirements, a fee schedule, a calendar of filing deadlines and hearing dates are included.

 

District Reports and Guidelines
Aberdeen Architectural Conservation District
Standards and Criteria
Back Bay Architectural District
Guidelines for the Residential District
Back Bay West/Bay State Road Architectural Conservation District
Guidelines for the Residential District
Historic Beacon Hill District
Architectural Guidelines
South End Landmark District
Standards and Criteria
Mission Hill Triangle Architectural Conservation District
Architectural Guidelines
St. Botolph Architectural Conservation District
Standards and Criteria

If you do not see the guidelines you seek here, please call:
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Sustainability Guidelines for High Performance Buildings and for Construction
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City Calendar
City Calendar See a listing of meetings and events sponsored by the City's Environmental and Energy Services Cabinet.
Department Announcements
Community Climate Action and Air Quality Grants
The City of Boston seeks proposals from residents, non-profits, and businesses for community projects to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.  In the first round of funding (applications due October 24, 2008), grants of up to $9,999 are available. See the Request for Proposals.
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Boston Harbor designated as a No Discharge Area
Mayor Menino joined US EPA Regional Director Robert Varney and MA Executive Office of Energy and Environment Secretary Ian Bowles to announce the designation of Boston Harbor as a No Discharge Area. Effective July 8, all treated and untreated boat sewage will be pumped from boaters' sewage holding tanks into either a pumpout facility or pumpout boat. There are a total of 35 pumpout facilities in Boston Harbor; the city will provide a new pumpout boat and is committed to adding new pumpout facilities. Click here for a listing of Boston Harbor Pumpout Facilities.

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Boston Harbor designated as a No Discharge Area
Mayor Menino joined US EPA Regional Director Robert Varney and MA Executive Office of Energy and Environment Secretary Ian Bowles to announce the designation of Boston Harbor as a No Discharge Area. Effective July 8, all treated and untreated boat sewage will be pumped from boaters' sewage holding tanks into either a pumpout facility or pumpout boat. There are a total of 35 pumpout facilities in Boston Harbor; the city will provide a new pumpout boat and is committed to adding new pumpout facilities. Click here for a listing of Boston Harbor Pumpout Facilities.

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