Happenings
Large-Scale Photovoltaic Solar Development
BSC provided integrated civil engineering, ecological, land surveying, and environmental engineering services to support the design and permitting of a large-scale, ground-mounted solar photovoltaic system for NextGrid, Inc. Our team performed on-site soil testing; developed layout, grading, and utility designs; conducted stormwater analysis; and prepared the accompanying design documentation and reports. BSC also supported the…Read More
25 Blue Sky Drive Life Science Building
This project involved the new construction of a 270,000-square-foot life science building designed to accommodate laboratory, office, and manufacturing functions. The facility serves as the new home for two prominent organizations in genomic research and regenerative medicine: the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, and Vericel Corporation. The development also included key site improvements such…Read More
Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary Site Improvements
This multi-phase project supports Mass Audubon’s long-term salt marsh restoration efforts, enhancing resilience against sea level rise. Phase 1: Identified wetland resource areas and access points for restoration, addressing runnels, ditches, standing water, and upland entry. Phase 2: Assisted in permitting the partial removal of a deteriorating dam, improving tidal flow and initiating gradual water…Read More
Invasive Species Vector Assessment, Japanese Stilt Grass
Invasive species pose significant threat to natural communities in the northeast and roadsides are a major vector for invasive species throughout the region. BSC consulted with a resident of Mount Washington, Massachusetts to conduct a case study to assess the relationship between a quickly advancing invasive species, Japanese stilt grass (Microstegium vimineum), roadside drainages, increased…Read More
Rights of Wetlands Operationalization for Biodiversity and Community Resilience Project
The Rights of Wetlands Operationalization for Biodiversity and Community Resilience Project, funded by the UK government’s Darwin Initiative, is examining and developing approaches to operationalize Rights of Wetlands. Wetlands International, International Water Management Institute (IMWI), BSC Group, Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund (CELDF), and others are collaborating with Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLC) and…Read More
On-Call Land Surveying Services
BSC provided land surveying services for multiple sewer expansion projects for the Town of Barnstable, MA. These projects involved extensive surveying across large, diverse areas, encompassing both neighborhood roads and main streets. We integrated topographic field survey data with photogrammetry provided by a subconsultant and layered on record utility information and the finish floor elevation…Read More
Upper Hilldale Avenue Development Study
BSC’s work has helped the landowner to market the parcels for future development creating great value to the owner and City of Haverhill with the goal of generating jobs in the area. BSC developed comprehensive concepts for the full industrial build-out of parcels along Upper Hilldale Avenue, creating a strategic vision to enhance the marketability…Read More
Worcester Miyawaki Forest
The City of Worcester was recently awarded a grant through the Commonwealth’s Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Program, administered by the MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. BSC planners and landscape architects are assisting the City with the design and planting of two Miyawaki Forests as well as the design of two additional CoolPockets…Read More
Shores of Change: Climate Resiliency Outreach for Coastal Floodplains and Wetlands
BSC worked with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management to develop effective and visually engaging multimedia products to explain: Purpose and functionality of coastal floodplains How they support climate resilience, and prevent or minimize storm damage and flooding Why protecting and restoring coastal floodplains is crucially important…Read MorePages: