Happenings
Island End River Living Shoreline Concepts
BSC partnered with the City of Everett, Fort Point Associates, AECOM, and Weston & Sampson to pursue EOEEA Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP), BRIC, and other grant funding for the study and design of living shoreline strategies as part of the Island End River Flood Barrier and Riverwalk Project. The project evaluates opportunities to enhance climate…Read More
Agawam Energy Center — Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
The Agawam Energy Center BESS project will transform a former industrial lumber yard into a clean energy facility serving western Massachusetts. Located on a 17.2-acre industrial site in Agawam, the project features a 250 MW, 4-hour lithium-ion battery storage system designed to strengthen grid reliability and support a lower-carbon energy future. The project also benefits…Read More
CRACK’D Kitchen
CRACK’D Kitchen transformed a small, highly constrained corner site at Fourth Avenue and Middlesex Turnpike in Burlington, Massachusetts, into a new restaurant destination. The project required careful coordination due to tight zoning requirements, FEMA 100-year floodplain considerations, and previously allocated compensatory flood storage tied to an adjacent development. BSC provided site design, permitting, and construction…Read More
EcoProtect: Nature-Based Solutions for Flooding and Heat
The EcoProtect: Nature-Based Solutions for Flooding and Heat project helped the Town of Navassa, North Carolina, identify and prioritize equitable strategies to address flooding, extreme heat, and development pressures. Building on the Town’s Resilience Strategy, BSC integrated GIS-based vulnerability analysis with a community-centered engagement process tailored to a historically underserved community within the Gullah Geechee…Read More
Amazon Fulfillment Center Site Development
BSC supported the development of a 2.75-million-square-foot warehouse on a former 95-acre farm. The project featured 40 loading docks, parking for 1,200 employees and 200 tractor trailers, and improvements to two state roadways, including a culvert extension through a perennial stream. Two residential properties were acquired and removed to accommodate the site. The work included…Read More
Nashua River Communities Resilient Lands Management Project
BSC and our partners worked with the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions to develop a tool that helps municipalities create wetland bylaws and regulations. The tool is based on compiled research and extensive community outreach involving the public, commercial real estate managers, and municipal agency leaders. It allows users to tailor effective and defensible bylaws…Read More
Vine Brook Watershed Flood and Urban Heat Island Assessment
BSC conducted the Vine Brook Watershed Flood and Urban Heat Island Assessment to address urban flooding from extreme precipitation and heat impacts from projected climate events. The project evaluated the highly developed watershed for opportunities to implement Nature-based Solutions through protection, restoration, and management of natural resources. BSC supported the Town in securing funding for…Read More
Mary Hannon Playground Improvements
BSC led the planning, design, and landscape architecture for Phase 2 improvements at Mary Hannon Playground, in partnership with the Boston Parks and Recreation Department (BPRD). The project focused on creating a park that meets community needs while maintaining the existing uses of the site. Through extensive public engagement, BSC worked with residents and BPRD…Read More
Clifford Park Improvements
The Clifford Park Improvements project is transforming Clifford Park into a modern, inclusive, and accessible space for people of all ages and abilities. The renovation enhances community well-being, boosts the park’s resilience to climate impacts, and preserves its existing features. BSC is leading the design of site improvements, including play areas, athletic fields, and a…Read MorePages: