Boston is fortunate to have several non-profit organizations dedicated to historic preservation advocacy, education, and real estate development/investment. The historic preservation community has benefited from strong and long-standing leadership within these organizations. This month, we honor Historic Boston, Inc.’s longtime Executive Director, Kathy Kottaridis.
At the helm since 2007, Kathy has shown incredible leadership for HBI and for the city as a whole. We have enjoyed working alongside Kathy and HBI over the years, including a recent loan partnership that helped fund the Comfort Station project in Dorchester.
“Kathy has always recognized that Boston is a city of neighborhoods,” said Sean McDonnell, president of AHF. “Under her leadership, HBI’s focus on Boston’s commercial districts and economic development projects has been truly transformative.”
Kathy has been tapped to be the City of Boston’s Director of the Office of Historic Preservation, where she will oversee the Boston Landmarks Commission, the City’s Historic District Commissions, the Archaeology Program, and the Commemoration Commission. Through the Commemoration Commission, she will spearhead the City’s commemorative efforts, including the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026 and the 400th anniversary of Boston in 2030.
We wish Kathy the very best of luck, and look forward to working with her in her new role.
