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Environmental Finance Charette, Hyannis Park On Lewis Bay: A Case Study, New England Environmental Finance Center, Environmental Finance Center Of University Of Maryland
Environmental Finance Charette, Hyannis Park On Lewis Bay: A Case Study, New England Environmental Finance Center, Environmental Finance Center Of University Of Maryland
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The town of Yarmouth currently has a $30 million septic sludge treatment plant and transport lines in place. The vast majority of the dwellings and businesses in the Hyannis Park area are on septic systems that are viable and Title 5 compliant, regardless of age. Conventional, "non-failing" septic systems, however, were never intended to remove form their effluent nutrients such as nitrogen. These have become recognized as an environmental threat only as our understanding of the impacts of excess nutrients on ecosystems has increased in recent decades.
Open Spaces And Recreation Plan: Berkley, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Open Spaces And Recreation Plan: Berkley, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
The goal of this report was to preserve the country character of Berkley, Massachusetts; to protect the precious resources of air, water, soil and habitats; and to provide the public access to the rivers, forests and fields.
A View To A Mountain, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
A View To A Mountain, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
The purpose of this report was to examine the feasibility of submerging the overhead utilities that run along downtown streets, Main, Union, and Cottage, in the City of Easthampton, Massachusetts. To achieve this purpose, our team investigated the steps involved with submerging utilities and how the City of Easthampton might go through this process.
Erving Usher Plant Revitalization, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Erving Usher Plant Revitalization, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
The purpose of this report was to make a plan to revitalize the Usher Plant in Erving, Massachusetts. The potential uses for the space are secondary to the question of structural integrity and extent of environmental contamination. The report raises these issues and gives some recommendations on how to proceed towards a resolution.
Lynn Telecom Studio Report, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Lynn Telecom Studio Report, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
This report was put together to assess current economic and demographic conditions of Lynn, Massachusetts, and identify Lynn’s telecommunications infrastructure. The report also surveyed business’s stock in Lynn, while proposing recommendations for using telecommunications for economic development. Finally, the report wraps up by using the city of Lynn as a case study for other communities.
Economic Development Of Erving, Massachusetts, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Economic Development Of Erving, Massachusetts, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
This report presents information on Erving, Massachusetts’ economy and main economic development issues. It begins with an analysis of demographic, labor, and employment statistics, then discusses some key issues that pose challenges to and provide opportunities for future development. It concludes with recommendations for taking action to address challenges and to seize opportunities.
Guide To Green Planning And Regulation Practices In Suasco Watershed, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Guide To Green Planning And Regulation Practices In Suasco Watershed, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
This report discusses six planning tools or techniques selected by the client that have been used in six different SuAsCo (Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers) communities. The six case studies highlighting these tools as they applied in the watershed and Eastern Massachusetts were assessed as to their strengths and weaknesses in light of current national practices.