The Lowell Story

Lowell has become a model of urban revitalization. For a time in the 1980s, the city exemplified the “Massachusetts Miracle.” Preservation Magazine praised Lowell as “the premier example of rehabilitated gritty cities worldwide.” The National Civic League named Lowell an All-America City and the National Trust for Historic Preservation recognized Lowell as one of America’s top Distinctive Destinations. Lowell is the hub of its region. The concerted community effort to revitalize the city has been characterized by innovative development strategies, practical decision-making, commitment to a vision, and bold leadership. Nowhere have these qualities been more evident than the public-private partnerships within the Lowell Development & Financial Corporation.