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
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.
- Better Resident Education
- Support for HARB Operations
- Free Public Participation
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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
- Which local rules and guidance apply
- Why design review exists
- Where to find reliable resources
- How to research their property
- 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.
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
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 and 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
Additional application and review workflow capabilities are planned for future development and are not represented as currently available.
Pillar Three
Resident History and 76PRO Benefits
Current participation tools- Every resident can create a free account
- Residents can claim and document properties
- Residents can add photographs and timeline events
- Historic district residents may receive 76PRO access or benefits through the municipal offering
- 76PRO supports more advanced homeowner preservation capabilities
- 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.
Clear Roles
Local Authority, Supported by a Better Public Experience
76UNBOXED supports delivery and participation without taking over the municipality’s regulatory role.
Your Municipality
- Provide authoritative local information
- Confirm district and program details
- Share preservation guidelines and resources
- Promote the platform to residents
- Identify staff or board administrators
- Continue using existing legal and review processes
76UNBOXED
- Configure the community experience
- Load available property and district data
- Provide the public-facing platform
- Support resident accounts and participation
- Maintain the technology
- Provide onboarding and launch support
- Continue developing preservation-focused capabilities
A Practical Adoption Path
Start With One Historic District. Grow Over Time.
Begin with a focused, lower-risk launch that fits your capacity, data readiness, and preservation priorities.
Begin With
- One historic district
- One HARB or preservation commission
- A focused set of public resources
- An initial property dataset
- A pilot group of staff, board members, or residents
Expand To
- Additional districts
- More municipal departments
- Broader community storytelling
- Tourism and placemaking content
- New operational capabilities as they become available
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
No local software installation
Designed to grow with the municipality
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions From Municipal Teams
Does 76UNBOXED replace our existing HARB or preservation review process?
No. 76UNBOXED is designed to support and strengthen existing processes by improving public information, property context, resident education, and access to resources.
Can residents use 76UNBOXED for free?
Yes. Residents can create a free account and begin documenting their property’s history. Participating municipal offerings may also include additional 76PRO benefits for eligible residents.
Can we begin with only one historic district?
Yes. A focused district or program pilot is often the best way to launch, validate the experience, and expand over time.
Can 76UNBOXED help residents understand whether rules apply to their property?
Yes. The platform can help residents locate properties, identify relevant districts, and access municipality-provided guidance. The municipality remains the authoritative source for official requirements and determinations.
Does this replace our municipal website?
Not necessarily. 76UNBOXED can complement an existing municipal website by providing a specialized, interactive historic preservation and community history experience. It may also serve as a more complete public preservation destination depending on the municipality’s needs.
What data is required to get started?
Implementation can begin with available district boundaries, property records, preservation documents, public guidance, and existing historical information. The rollout can be phased based on data readiness.
Do we need technical staff to manage it?
No. The platform is designed to be managed by municipal, planning, preservation, or community development staff without requiring dedicated software developers.
How difficult is implementation?
The implementation approach depends on the size and complexity of the community. 76UNBOXED works with the municipality to organize available information, configure the experience, and plan a manageable launch.
Can the platform support future HARB workflow capabilities?
Yes. 76UNBOXED is being designed to grow beyond public information and engagement into additional preservation program and review support capabilities. Those future workflow capabilities are planned and are not represented as currently available.
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.
Schedule Your 30-Minute Demo Start with one district, one program, or one community—and grow from there.