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Fort Point Channel Landmark District

The Fort Point Channel Landmark District was designated in 2009. 

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The Fort Point Channel Landmark District Commission (FPCLDC) meets on the second Thursday of each month to review exterior alterations. Interested in becoming a commissioner? Please see details about nomination in the district's Study Report and check the commission information section at the bottom of this page. If you see an "apply online" button, we have an opening on the commission and you're able to apply for it.

DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS

All proposed exterior work visible from a public way is subject to the review of the FPCLDC. To save time and costs, review district Standards and Criteria early in the planning process.

APPLY FOR DESIGN REVIEW ONLINE

  • Review all instructions and documentation requirements before submitting your application to ensure it is complete. Incomplete applications will not be added to a public hearing agenda.
  • Submit your application online well in advance of a filing deadline in case it is marked incomplete and additional or revised information needs to be submitted.
  • Staff is not available to review applications for completeness immediately upon submittal.
  • Do not begin any work, or buy materials, until after you have received confirmation your project has been approved.
HISTORY

The Fort Point Channel Landmark District (FPCLD) encompasses roughly 55 acres across the Fort Point Channel from downtown Boston. Developed in the 1830s by the Boston Wharf Company and owned by the company until the early 2000s, the Fort Point Channel area is Boston’s largest, most cohesive, and most significant collection of late 19th and early 20th century industrial loft buildings. Development of the Fort Point Channel area began in 1836 and continued until 1882.  The Boston Wharf Company erected nearly all of the buildings in the FPCLD from the designs of their own staff architects.

For further historical background, please check out the Fort Point Channel Landmark District Study Report.

Resources

Resources
1. CHECK TO SEE IF YOU'RE IN THE DISTRICT:
2. FIND OUT WHAT WORK IS ALLOWED:
3. WHEN CAN MY APPLICATION GET ON THE AGENDA?
4. APPLY FOR WORK
5. RECEIVE DECISION LETTER
  • Once your application has been ruled on by the commission, your decision letter will be emailed to you.
  • If approved, use the decision letter to obtain your building permit with the building department. Be sure to display your approval placard on site, visible to the public, for the duration of the project. 
FPCLDC 2023 Agendas
    FPCLDC 2022 Agendas
    FPCLDC 2021 Agendas
    FPCLDC 2023 Minutes
    FPCLDC 2022 Minutes
    FPCLDC 2021 Minutes
    FPCLDC 2023 Minutes
    FPCLDC 2022 recordings
    FPCLDC 2021 recordings

    Commission Info

    • Department:
      Energy, Environment and Open Space
    • Stipend:
      No
    • Total Seats:
      7
    Resources:
    Enabling legislation
    Boards and commissions information
    We have openings:
    Apply online

    Current members

    Member Appointed Expires Status
    Susan Goganian 9/26/2016 6/30/2018 Holdover
    David Berarducci 9/23/2016 6/30/2017 Holdover
    John Karoff 11/27/2017 5/1/2020 Holdover
    Thomas Rodde 2/22/2016 5/1/2018 Holdover
    Lynn Smiledge 9/23/2016 6/30/2017 Holdover

    Meet The Fort Point Channel Planner

    Fort Point Channel Planner
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