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Yarmouth Local Comprehensive Plan
BSC Group is working closely with the community of Yarmouth on its Local Comprehensive Plan (LCP), which will identify goals, initiatives, and projects to meet the needs and desires of the community over the next 5, 10, and 20 years. The LCP builds upon the Town’s 2021 Vision Statement and will include evaluation of existing…Read More
Stow Acres Climate Resilience Master Plan
The Stow Acres Climate Resilience Master Plan manages the challenges of a changing climate by restoring hydrological function, ecological diversity, and natural resource management in Stow, MA. In developing the plan, BSC incorporated Nature-based Solutions (NbS) with the following goals in mind: Increasing the property’s ecological diversity Replacing the driving range on the golf course…Read More
Batterson Park Master Plan
The Batterson Park Master Plan is an ambitious and comprehensive project aimed at optimizing the use and potential of the vast 266-acre area surrounding Batterson Park Pond. Encompassing a diverse landscape of natural beauty, recreational spaces, and a stunning 140-acre man-made pond, this project seeks to create a holistic and sustainable environment for the community.…Read More
Greening Lord Pond Plaza
Greening the Lord Pond Plaza is designed to address urban heat island effect flooding and biodiversity through nature-based solutions. This project provides co-benefits to the town through community identified needs such as a new public gathering space, improved vehicular and pedestrian safety, and support for existing and future business uses. BSC worked with the Town…Read More
Belmont Center Pedestrian and Intersection Improvements
Working with the Town of Belmont and local stakeholders, BSC Group developed plans to create a safer, more welcoming pedestrian district in Belmont Center. By reclaiming portions of the roadway, BSC's designers created wider sidewalks to allow for outdoor dining and increased access for pedestrians and persons with disabilities. These enhancements were coupled with streetscape…Read More
Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Planning
As the City of Amesbury plans for a more resilient future, BSC Group has worked collaboratively with the community to leverage opportunities provided by the Massachusetts Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) program. Working with a group of engaged citizens, BSC facilitated a series of community workshops to identify, catalog, and prioritize climate resilient actions to protect…Read More
Open Space and Recreation Plan
The City of Quincy is undergoing extensive change and growth throughout the community. In addition to working to stimulate the economy, the City has prioritized expanding open space and recreation amenities to provide opportunities for wellness, socialization, and ecological preservation. BSC Group worked with the City to update the Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP)…Read More
Community Planning for the Town of Athol
BSC Group has been a partner to the Town of Athol for a number of community planning and economic development efforts. This has taken shape through a variety of initiatives, including Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness planning, analysis of reuse options for specific downtown sites, and zoning and bylaw support. Working with funding through the Commonwealth of…Read More
Apple Country Ecological Climate Resiliency and Carbon Planning Assessment
BSC Group led a multi-disciplinary team to complete an Ecological Climate Resiliency and Carbon Planning and Assessment effort, made possible through the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) program. The project aimed to assess and analyze ecological resources and provided recommendations with attention to Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in the Towns of Bolton and Harvard and the Devens…Read MorePages: