With the adopted Community Preservation Act in 2022, the City created a special Community Preservation Fund. Financed by a 1.5 percent property tax surcharge and a state match, the City expects to raise over $4 million annually to fund locally-proposed projects related to community housing, recreation, open space and historic resources. This is an exciting opportunity for the Worcester community to pursue projects that may have otherwise not had a funding source.
The Community Preservation Plan
In March of 2025, the CPC approved the publication of the Community Preservation Plan, which serves to identify the goals and priorities of the Community Preservation Program and provide a resource for applicants seeking CPA funding. The Plan was created with public input in the form of interviews of community groups, review of existing city plans, feedback from public forums and the results of an online survey. The CPC shall review the Plan annually and periodically make updates to ensure that these goals and priorities continue to reflect the City's evolving needs.
2025 Community Preservation Plan
The Community Preservation Committee
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC), made up of Worcester residents, was formed in 2023 to oversee the application process and recommend projects to be funded through the Community Preservation Program. The CPC has nine members and meets approximately once per month to review applications, take public comment, and make project funding recommendations to City Council.
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