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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
Lovell Road Bridge Replacement
BSC is providing integrated bridge and roadway design services for the replacement of the Lovell Road bridge over Catacunemaug Brook in Shirley, Massachusetts. The existing 63-foot-span bridge will be replaced with a new 110-foot-span structure designed to meet the Massachusetts River and Stream Crossing Standards, improve hydraulic performance, and support long-term resiliency at this environmentally…Read More
Salisbury Coastal Resilience Planning Project
The Town of Salisbury faces growing coastal flooding risks from sea level rise, storm surge, and limited tidal flow in the Great Marsh. Key access roads to Salisbury Beach, including Beach Road, Old County Road, and State Reservation Road, are frequently overtopped, disrupting residents, businesses, and emergency services. To address these challenges, the Town initiated…Read More
Wilson Gateway Park
Selected through a competitive process, BSC partnered with the Town of Windsor to transform a vacant parcel into a vibrant community park serving an underrepresented neighborhood. Through site analysis, public engagement, and close collaboration with Town staff, the team developed a design that reflects community priorities while creating new opportunities for recreation, gathering, and play.…Read More
Trail Master Planning for State Forests and Parks
BSC was selected by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) to develop trail master plans for two state forests in Brimfield and Leominster, as well as Robinson State Park in Feeding Hills. The plans focus on protecting natural, cultural, and scenic resources while creating a more connected and accessible trail network. BSC’s work…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
MBTA Parking Lot Improvements
BSC Group is teaming with Newport Construction to design improvements to six parking lots as part of the MBTA's Capital Delivery acceleration program. Serving the Commuter Rail, Blue Line, and Orange Line, these stations are located in both suburban and urban settings. Emphasizing quality design within a condensed project schedule, BSC implemented a range of…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
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 MorePages: