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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

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

BSC at Worcester Business Journal 2024 Outstanding Woman in Business Awards

BSCers recently attended Worcester Business Journal's 2024 Outstanding Women in Business Awards Luncheon. It was a privilege and honor for BSC's President, Lee Curtis, to be among those recognized for their achievements as strong, talented, and remarkable women who are making their mark in the Central Massachusetts business community. BSC has continued to grow and…Read More

SLAE Podcast with Lee Curtis: Overcoming Challenges in a Male-Dominated Industry

In this episode of SLAE with Leanne Gabriel (She Leads And Empowers), BSC's President/Director of People & Culture, Lee Curtis, discusses overcoming professional and personal challenges during her career journey from ecology to corporate leadership. Through candid reflections on embracing creativity, battling perfectionism, and fostering inclusive environments, Lee demonstrates her drive to lead authentically and…Read More

Gillian Davies Presents at ASLA in DC

At the 2024 American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Conference in DC, BSCers had a front row seat for "Unlocking the Carbon Potential of Soils", presented by BSC's Gillian Davies, PWS, Sasaki's Chris Ng-Hardy, and Regenerative Design Group's Rachel Lindsey. It was an in-depth look at the pedosphere, including soil organic carbon (SOC), and how…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 More

2024 Source to Sea Cleanup

The Source to Sea Cleanup is a watershed wide community initiative spanning four states - NH, VT, MA, & CT. As part of the Connecticut River Conservancy's Source to Sea Cleanup, thousands of volunteers work together for a few hours to eliminate trash and discarded items from our rivers and riverbanks to improve the health…Read More

BSC Subject Matter Expert – Heather Gould, AICP

Meet Heather As a community development practitioner with over 18 years of experience, Heather is passionate about the design and implementation of planning, environmental, economic development, and land use initiatives. Check out Heather's spotlight to learn more!Read More
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