History, Community and Redevelopment: Building Community
Support for Project Permitting, Construction and Marketing
Redevelopment is replacing new construction throughout the Greater Boston area, as construction costs climb and the
commercial/retail vacancy rate reaches new (and alarming) levels. Redevelopment of highly visible, publicly owned or historic
properties~ such as shipyards, air bases, and historic mills ~
involves all the usual steps of Federal and State permitting and approvals, and the additional layer of permitting involving
historic, archeological and cultural review and approvals. (more...)
Importance of an Effective Community Relations Program
There are some powerful relationship realities between various community groups and organizations. Constituents are asking more questions; decisions are taking longer. Very
small forces, sometimes individuals, can stop very big ideas and projects. People without credentials have enormous credibility. Corporations and institutions must prove their
validity, honesty, and trustworthiness every day. Most public debate and discussion, on issues that matter, are focused more on embarrassment, humiliation, and blame shifting
than on achieving beneficial progress. (more...)
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