The Community Preservation Act approved by Lowell voters in 2019 continues to drive citywide investments and improvements, as well as grow the city’s housing stock. The Community Preservation Committee, made up of volunteer representatives from many boards and city staff, approved on Jan. 23 almost $1.4 million in recommended funding for a variety of historic preservation and affordable housing projects, including $256,000 for slate roof and masonry repairs at St. Anne's Church.