Happenings
Stoughton Center Revitalization
BSC Group was selected by the Stoughton Redevelopment Authority (SRA) to assist in the completion of an Urban Renewal Plan (URP) as an effective means of stimulating economic development improvements, both public and private, throughout Stoughton Center. The SRA completed prior URP planning efforts that provided a basis for BSC to finalize a URP for state…Read More
Athol Master Plan Update
BSC completed a partial update of the Town’s Master Plan. We conducted community outreach and updated two existing chapters of the Town’s Master Plan and created a new chapter related to public health. The project included creation of a vision statement, top goals and objectives, and updated chapters pertaining to Open Space and Recreation and…Read More
Massachusetts Local Rapid Recovery
BSC Group participated in this program as both Plan Facilitators and Subject Matter Experts. Each Rapid Recovery Plan was developed across three phases between February – August 2021. This multi-phase process included: Diagnostic assessment that documented existing physical, zoning, and business conditions Public engagement Development of project recommendations based on each community’s unique circumstances and…Read More
West Chatham Neighborhood Center Buildout Analysis
BSC Group worked with the Town of Chatham’s Department of Community Development to conduct a buildout analysis for properties located in the West Chatham area. The intent of the analysis was to provide data to understand the potential increase in development density, in particular housing, within the study area. BSC’s Landscape Architecture team created maximum…Read More
Downtown Rotary and Streetscape Improvements
BSC Group worked with the Town of Hudson to plan, design, and construct improvements to the Town's historic rotary. This project transformed an aging, industrial downtown to a vibrant, modern civic space. A cluster of restaurants, microbreweries, and cafes has earned the Town designation as a “culinary mecca for entrepreneurial restaurateurs priced out of Boston”…Read More
Broadway Corridor Study
In order to capitalize on benefits from the recently opened Encore Casino, BSC developed a study with the City of Malden to prepare for and guide opportunities along its busy Broadway (Route 99) Corridor. The study examined existing physical and economic conditions and identified recommended revitalization options for key parcels. The study identified the community’s…Read More
Complete Streets Prioritization Planning
BSC developed a 5-year Prioritization Plan of the City of Gardner and also produced a similar plan for the Town of Palmer. These efforts were part of the MassDOT's Tier 2 Complete Streets Funding Program. To assist the City of Gardner and the Town of Palmer, BSC provided technical assistance to develop a prioritization plan…Read MorePages: