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George Tremblay at the
ULI Lawrence TAP

Design Inspiration

The Lawrence Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) was featured in the Eagle Tribune yesterday. George Tremblay took part in this open discussion about revitalizing the mill city of Lawrence, part of a series sponsored by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and MassDevelopment. The article covers some of the challenges inherent in working with former mill cities: environmental remediation, parking shortages, and historical designations, just to name a few!

Designing for Food at the Architecture Boston Expo

Insight People

I will be a panelist at the Architecture Boston Expo this year for the “Designing for Food” workshop on November 16th at 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM. We look forward to a lively discussion about the challenges and opportunities of planning, designing, and operations for urban agriculture. The workshop abstract is below…

ULI TAP: Revitalizing Pittsfield

Design Inspiration People

I recently had the honor and enjoyment to participate in the ULI Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) in Pittsfield, MA. Under the leadership of the Urban Land Institute’s Boston District Council and with support from MassDevelopment, the TAP convened on March 29th of this year, bringing together stakeholders, City and community leaders, and a panel of land use and development professionals for a day-long session focused on opportunities for redeveloping Pittsfield’s West Street Corridor and strengthening connections between that area and the City’s increasingly thriving North Street downtown spine…

Worcester News Tonight
on CitySquare

Construction Inspiration

I recently spoke to Katelyn Tivnan of Worcester News Tonight about CitySquare and the development opportunities in Worcester. The footage aired last night and is shared here with you.

Wisconsin Place

Wins ICSC Award

Studio
Left to right: Skip Greeby, ICSC; David Gilmore, New England Development; Sean Selby, Arrowstreet
Left to right: Skip Greeby, ICSC; David Gilmore, New England Development; Sean Selby, Arrowstreet

We’re pleased to announce that Arrowstreet was a Silver Award winner at this year’s ICSC Design and Development Awards with Wisconsin Place in the category of “Innovative Design and Development of a New Project”…

Arrowstreet Design Forums

Design Inspiration Studio People

Each month, AST holds an in-house Design Forum where we get together as a firm and discuss relevant design related topics. The forums provide a great outlet for critiquing current and completed AST projects as well as discussing general topics important to the design community…

ULI TAP: Jefferson
Street Extension

Insight Design

I will be participating in a ULI TAP (Technical Assistance Panel) on October 11 in Fall River. The panel has been asked to examine the Jefferson Street Extension, comprised of several redeveloped mills and privately owned property zoned for industry. The Fall River Office of Economic Development (FROED) has marketed the area for a variety of uses and is looking for suggestions on how to best package these parcels for highest and best use.

Abu Dhabi Project Underway

Insight Construction Design

Progress is being made on a major Abu Dhabi project – these photos depict how Shams Abu Dhabi is taking shape. Arrowstreet was part of an international team of designers to create this major waterfront development…