Using Grant Funding to Promote Tree Equity in Lowell
Doris Jenkins authored an article in Massachusetts Planning entitled “Using Grant Funding to Promote Tree Equity in Lowell." American Forests, a non-profit conservation organization dedicated to protecting and restoring healthy forest ecosystems, defines “tree equity” as having enough trees in an area such that everyone can experience the health, climate, and economic benefits that they provide. Continue reading→
Implementing vehicle charging stations is easier than you think
Johanna Hall and Sam Alpert co-authored an article in NEREJ entitled “Implementing vehicle charging stations is easier than you think." The interest and demand for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations is already high and is expected to explode as they become more commonplace as commercial businesses and municipalities alike consider installing them at their facilities. Continue reading→
Staying Ahead of the Swell
Timothy Corrigan authored an article in Stormwater entitled “Staying Ahead of the Swell." To improve urban flood resilience, the cities of Chelsea and Everett, Mass. enter a project to combat the effects of rising sea levels. Continue reading→
Chelmsford Making Progress to Meet Key Climate Action Goals
Jim Riordan, Cassidy Yates, and Bella Purdy Tisel co-authored an article in High Profile entitled “Chelmsford Making Progress to Meet Key Climate Action Goals.” Continue reading→
Inland Town Preps for Climate Migration with Pandemic Data
Joanna Nadeau authored an article in Planning entitled “Inland Town Preps for Climate Migration with Pandemic Data: How a small town in rural Massachusetts translated lessons from a pandemic population boom into a comprehensive new resilience plan.” Continue reading→
Mitigating the Urban Heat Island Effect in Chelsea
Tim Corrigan authored an article in High Profile entitled “Mitigating the Urban Heat Island Effect in Chelsea.” Continue reading→
Water System Profile: Southern New Hampshire Regional Water System, New Hampshire
Information courtesy of: Jeffrey W. McClure, P.E. , Jeffrey C. Provost, P.E., Samuel H. Kenney, P.E. Introduction The state of New Hampshire, on behalf of its constituents, sought to address widespread groundwater contamination of private and public water supply wells by the gasoline additive methyl tert-butyl ether (MtBE). After successful litigation involving the responsible parties,... Continue reading→
Setting up an IDEA Committee to Encourage Progress
Margaret McCarthy and Kara Keleher co-authored an article in High Profile entitled “Setting up an IDEA Committee to Encourage Progress.” Continue reading→
Preservation of green spaces as a redevelopment opportunity
by George Naslas, PG, LSP & Brandon Kunkel RLA This past May, the city of Somerville, Mass. celebrated the long-awaited reopening of Conway Park with a ribbon cutting after a five-year remediation and renovation process. The 2.8-acre park, one of the most heavily used recreation facilities in the city, is the site of a former... Continue reading→
Principles of Inclusive Playground Design: Designing playgrounds to benefit all
Cheri Ruane, FASLA authored an article in Park's and Recreation entitled “Principles of Inclusive Playground Design: Designing playgrounds to benefit all.” Continue reading→