Presentation at 2015 Massachusetts Sustainable Communities and Campuses Conference

1. Urban Development Initiatives
2015 Massachusetts Sustainable
Communities and Campuses Conference
April 16, 2015
Presented by
Gregory Minott AIA, LEED AP

2. Urban Development Initiatives
www.dreamcollaborative.com

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URBAN POTENTIAL

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Vacant Buildings
• Safety Concerns
• Hurts neighborhood
pride
• Reduces property
values

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Vacant Buildings We See Potential
• Inviting new residents
• Rebuilding
community’s
confidence
• Economic viability

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Vacant Sites
• Contamination Issues
• Lost jobs and
economic benefit
• Safety concerns

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Vacant Sites We See Potential

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Underutilized Buildings

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Underutilized Buildings We See Potential

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Underutilized Open Space

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Underutilized Open Space We See Potential

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Boston 2030 - Mayor’s Housing Initiative
• A catalyst is key to
change
• Attracts new
investment
• Developers, CDCs
and governments are
key

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This plan envisions a city where all Bostonians,
regardless of race, age, economic status, or
physical ability can find a place to call home.
Boston 2030 - Mayor’s Housing Initiative

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Boston 2030 – Where do you build?

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Boston 2030 – Where do you build?

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Boston 2030 – Who Builds?

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Boston 2030 – What do you build?
“…if Boston is to reach its greenhouse gas
reduction goals, Bostonians must make significant
reductions in the amount of energy used in our
homes.”

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Boston 2030 – What do you build?
• Increase energy efficiency of
existing housing units
• Work to reduce carbon impacts
and incorporate advanced
sustainable building design in new
housing developments
• Prepare Boston’s housing stock
for sea-level rise, extreme heat and
natural disasters

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41 Regent Street, Roxbury

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41 Regent Street, Roxbury
Respect look
and feel of
residential
street
Potential
Future PV
Onsite
Parking
and Bike
Storage
Rooftop
Open
Space and
Gardens

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41 Regent Street, Roxbury

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41 Regent Street, Roxbury

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41 Regent Street, Roxbury

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41 Regent Street, Roxbury

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270 Talbot Ave, Dorchester
Newer
Construction
Nice
Corner
Site!
Very Handsome
Masonry
Buildings at Core
Talbot Ave.
Station….
Great Amenity!
Is more
retail
needed?
Open space…
Pocket park?
Homes on three
sides. Be a good
neighbor

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270 Talbot Ave, Dorchester

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270 Talbot Ave, Dorchester
Celebrate
Corner
Respect look
and feel of
residential
street
Respect
abutters
New office space
and amenities on
ground floor along
Talbot??

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David Lunny
270 Talbot Ave, Dorchester
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David Lunny
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270 Talbot Ave, Dorchester

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David Lunny
• Incorporate Solar PV
Panels
• Highly insulated walls
and roofs
• Encourage less
dependence on cars.
• Low flow toilets,
faucets, showerheads,
and appliances
• Encourage less
dependence on cars.
• Abundant Natural
Daylight
• Super insulated
windows
• Energy efficient light
bulbs
270 Talbot Ave, Dorchester Sustainability

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David Lunny
• LowVOC paints,
adhesives, and
sealants
• Hard surface flooring
and cleanable mats
• Generous permeable
surfaces through
raised beds
• Productive Planting
• Open grassed area
270 Talbot Ave, Dorchester Sustainability

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David Lunny
258 Washington Street, Dorchester
Site plan

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David Lunny
258 Washington Street, Dorchester

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David Lunny
258 Washington Street, Dorchester

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David Lunny
258 Washington Street, Dorchester
Section

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David Lunny
Smith Baker Center, Lowell
Google Earth Image

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David Lunny
Smith Baker Center, Lowell
Exterior Photo

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David Lunny
Smith Baker Center, Lowell
Interior Photo

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Smith Baker Center, Lowell

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www.dreamcollaborative.com
ThankYou.