For Municipalities & Historic Districts

Modernize historic preservation without replacing your existing process.

Help residents understand historic requirements, support the work of a Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB), and build a living record of your community’s history through one connected platform.

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Clear information. Stronger programs.

Historic preservation works better when the public understands it.

Municipalities often have thoughtful preservation programs, knowledgeable staff, and committed volunteer boards. Yet residents may still struggle to understand:

  • Whether their property is in a historic district
  • Where to find reliable resources
  • Which local rules and guidance apply
  • How to research their property
  • Why design review exists
  • How preservation benefits the community

76UNBOXED provides a modern, public-facing layer for local government historic preservation. It connects authoritative municipal information with property context, resident education, and community history—while leaving official requirements, decisions, and legal processes with the municipality.

76UNBOXED does not require municipalities to abandon their current review process. It helps make that process easier to understand, easier to access, and better connected to community history.

Municipal outcomes

Better service today. Lasting civic value tomorrow.

Give residents a clearer path to trusted information while strengthening the people, programs, and stories that sustain preservation.

1

Better service for residents

  • Identify historic district properties
  • Understand preservation requirements
  • Access guidelines and public resources
  • Research property history
  • Discover nearby historic places
  • Preserve their own home’s story for free
2

Better tools for staff and boards

  • Publish district information
  • Centralize HARB guidance
  • Reduce repetitive questions
  • Support property research
  • Organize public-facing preservation resources
  • Create a foundation for future workflow tools
3

A stronger preservation community

  • More documented local history
  • Greater homeowner participation
  • Improved preservation awareness
  • Stronger civic identity
  • Richer public archives
  • More opportunities for heritage tourism and placemaking
A connected preservation ecosystem

One platform. Three audiences. One shared community story.

The greatest value comes from connecting trusted government information, preservation administration, and public participation.

Residents

  • Learn about historic districts
  • Understand how local programs apply
  • Research properties
  • Document home history for free

Municipal staff & HARB

  • Publish trusted information
  • Support preservation administration
  • Improve public communication
  • Build institutional knowledge

The broader community

  • Explore historic places
  • Contribute stories and photographs
  • Celebrate local identity
  • Support preservation and tourism
Community History
Built for local preservation

The 76UNBOXED community offering.

A connected approach to public engagement, preservation information, resident participation, and evolving operational support.

Pillar One

Public Preservation Experience

Current Capabilities
  • Branded community presence
  • Historic district pages
  • Interactive property map
  • Preservation guidelines
  • Public documents and resources
  • Events and announcements
  • Featured properties and places
  • Searchable historic information
Pillar Two

Historic Program Support

Current Foundation
  • Central location for HARB information
  • Property and district lookup
  • Guidance for applicants
  • Public meeting resources
  • Historic context for staff and boards
  • Case and property history foundations
Pillar Three

Resident History

Current Participation Tools
  • Every resident can create a free account
  • Residents can claim and document properties
  • Residents can add photographs and timeline events
  • Participation expands the community’s shared historical record
A clear public path

From question to participation.

Turn a resident’s first question into informed action and a lasting contribution to local history.

1

Discover

Resident finds their property or historic district.

2

Understand

Resident learns which local preservation programs and guidance apply.

3

Prepare

Resident accesses public information before contacting staff or submitting materials.

4

Participate

Resident contributes property history, photographs, and community knowledge.

5

Preserve

The municipality gains a richer, more accessible historical record.

Designed for public value

Why municipalities choose 76UNBOXED.

A preservation-focused platform that respects public processes and makes local history more useful to everyone.

Purpose-built for historic preservation
Supports existing government processes
Easy for residents to understand
Encourages public participation
Cloud-based and accessible
Combines public service and community history
Supports staff, boards, and residents
Creates long-term civic value

Local terminology varies. 76UNBOXED can support Historic Architectural Review Boards, preservation commissions, architectural review boards, historic district commissions, and comparable local bodies.

Municipal pricing

One full platform. Priced to your size.

Every plan includes the same full-featured platform—choose the tier that fits your organization. No feature gates, no surprises.

Small
$799/year

For small, all-volunteer societies getting organized.

  • Full platform access—all features
  • Community setup package & onboarding checklist
  • 60-minute live walkthrough with your team
  • Ongoing check-ins & dedicated support
Large
$3,999/year

For large or multi-site preservation organizations.

  • Full platform access—all features
  • Community setup package & onboarding checklist
  • 60-minute live walkthrough with your team
  • Ongoing check-ins & dedicated support

Ask us about multi-year pricing or association member group rates— info@76unboxed.com.

Frequently asked questions

Questions from municipal teams.

Does 76UNBOXED replace our existing HARB or preservation review process?
No. 76UNBOXED does not replace your review process or make regulatory decisions. It provides a public-facing layer that helps residents find and understand your existing requirements, guidance, and resources—your municipality retains full authority over official requirements, decisions, and legal processes.
Can 76UNBOXED help residents understand whether rules apply to their property?
It helps residents find the authoritative information you publish—such as district boundaries, guidelines, and resources—so they arrive better informed. Official determinations about whether rules apply remain with the municipality.
Does this replace our municipal website?
No. 76UNBOXED complements your existing website with a preservation-focused public experience—historic district pages, an interactive property map, guidelines, and community history—while linking back to your official information.
Do we need technical staff to manage it?
No. 76UNBOXED is cloud-based with no local software to install. Staff and board administrators manage public information through a simple interface, and we provide onboarding and launch support.

Bring historic preservation into the digital age.

See how 76UNBOXED can help your municipality improve resident understanding, support Historic Architectural Review Boards, and preserve community history through one connected platform.

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