Community Preservation Act

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Shirley_Community_Preservation_Committee
gptkb:Dracut_Community_Preservation_Committee
gptkbp:allows funding for affordable housing projects
creation of Community Preservation Funds
funding for historic preservation projects
funding for recreational projects
gptkbp:amended_by multiple times since enactment
gptkbp:appointed_by gptkb:Massachusetts_Department_of_Revenue
local Community Preservation Committees
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:2000
gptkb:Massachusetts
gptkbp:encourages community involvement
gptkbp:facilitates collaboration between municipalities
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Community Preservation Act
gptkbp:impact gptkb:software_framework
cultural heritage preservation
environmental conservation
gptkbp:is_considered a model for other states
gptkbp:is_criticized_for potential for misuse of funds
lack of uniformity in implementation
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by gptkb:Community_Preservation_Coalition
state audits
gptkbp:is_implemented_in over 175 communities in Massachusetts
gptkbp:is_linked_to public health initiatives
community resilience
local economic development
gptkbp:is_part_of land conservation efforts
historic preservation initiatives
Massachusetts General Laws
affordable housing strategies
gptkbp:is_promoted_by historical societies
environmental groups
housing advocates
gptkbp:is_supported_by gptkb:Massachusetts_Municipal_Association
local governments
non-profit organizations
community activists
gptkbp:led_to increased green spaces
restoration of historic sites
development of affordable housing units
gptkbp:promotes sustainable land use practices
gptkbp:provides flexibility in funding allocation
gptkbp:purpose preserve open space
preserve historic resources
create affordable housing
gptkbp:receives_funding_from voluntary contributions
state matching funds
local property tax surcharge
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:metropolitan_area
land use planning
gptkbp:requires public approval for local surcharges