Happenings
Site Assessment and Market Study
BSC was engaged by MassDevelopment to provide a comprehensive site assessment and market analysis for the former municipal transfer station located at 5 Incinerator Road in Dedham, MA. The site, which was used as a transfer station until 2019 and is currently utilized for DPW overflow storage, is being evaluated for potential reuse. BSC partnered…Read More
Old Common Road Conceptual Site Reuse
BSC provided planning and environmental engineering services for MassDevelopment and the Town of Lancaster for the state-owned Old Common Road site. The approximately fifty-acre Site consists of a campus that was established in 1854 as the Lancaster Industrial School for Girls, one of the first reform schools in the country. After the school’s closure in…Read More
172 Sterling Street Site Readiness
BSC was contracted through a MassDevelopment on-call agreement to complete a comprehensive site readiness assessment for the 8.43-acre town-owned property located at 172 Sterling Street in Clinton, MA. The project included an in-depth analysis of existing conditions, opportunities, and constraints on the site, with the goal of facilitating long-term redevelopment. BSC’s approach considered zoning regulations,…Read More
Marston Mills Master Plan
BSC Group performed comprehensive master planning services for the Town of Barnstable, focusing on the redevelopment of the former Marston Mills Elementary School site. Our approach integrated community engagement, land use analysis, and sustainable development principles to ensure that the new master plan reflected the character and historical significance of the Village center. Working closely…Read More
Bidwell Site Master Plan
The Bidwell Site was formerly used for agricultural and logging purposes; it comprises approximately 100 acres of undeveloped forestland, the Millers River, Rabbit Run Rail Trail, and an on-site agricultural barn that is in a state of disrepair. A community-wide planning process was employed to inform the recommendations identified in this plan. A panel of…Read More
Millbury Master Plan
BSC Group worked with the Millbury Planning Department and town residents to prepare a comprehensive master plan for the Town of Millbury. Our staff worked closely with the Master Plan Steering Committee, who provided valuable input for all master plan elements, along with extensive community outreach and public engagement. The project included existing conditions analysis…Read More
Bolton Master Plan Creation
BSC has guided the Town of Bolton and worked in partnership with the Master Plan Steering Committee to update the Town’s Master Plan. The updated Master Plan included elements required by M.G.L.c.41, §81D and ensured consistency with regional planning efforts. A robust public engagement process including an interactive mapping exercise, charette, and online survey helped…Read More
Fitchburg Urban Revitalization Plan
BSC provided expert guidance and support to the Fitchburg Redevelopment Authority (FRA) in completing the URDP Amendment #9 for the Fitchburg Downtown Urban Revitalization and Development Plan. This major amendment was approached as a new plan, revising the Urban Renewal Plan (URP) boundaries, goals, objectives, and actions to focus on revitalizing Main Street, enhancing the downtown…Read More
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 MorePages: