The Cecil Group prepared a detailed analysis and redevelopment plan for a former paper mill in Lee including a series of re-use concepts. In addition we developed an analysis on how the preferred re-use concepts will support and leverage other opportunities within Lee’s downtown. Prepared as a Mass-Development initiative in concert with the community, the [...]
Land Planning
Framingham Downtown Study
The Framingham Downtown Study was a multi-disciplinary project, which studied the transportation, urban design and economic development implications of traffic improvement strategies for Framingham’s Downtown including the area near the MBTA commuter rail station. The purpose was to develop a plan that would relieve the existing debilitating vehicular congestion in Downtown Framingham, while simultaneously preserving [...]
Port Canaveral Land Use Plan
As part of a multi-disciplinary team, The Cecil Group was responsible for the land planning elements of the Land Use Plan for the Commercial/Industrial and “Cove” Area of Port Canaveral. This comprehensive study evaluated the potential of significant portions of the Port to better support its maritime and civic mission, providing a range of commercial [...]
Norwalk Sustainable Design Standards
The Cecil Group drafted and assisted in the adoption of the Norwalk Redevelopment Authority’s Sustainable Design program. The program was developed after completing implications and cost-benefit analyses of the alternative programs and standards developed for sustainable design; including national and international programs. The program includes guidelines and regulations that ensure projects in the urban renewal [...]
Tri-town Unified Vision
The Tri-town Vision covers a 700-acre swath of land extending across I-93 into Andover, Tewksbury and Wilmington. Agfa, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, and Proctor & Gamble are located within the study area and major new regional commercial development is being proposed. To allow the expansion of those businesses and generate new economic development, a new highway interchange [...]
Sustainable Northampton Master Plan
The Cecil Group developed a comprehensive master plan, entitled Sustainable Northampton for this “Paradise City” in western Massachusetts. Being a respectful and responsible city is at the forefront of Northampton’s goals and this plan ensures the city will continue to meet its current and ongoing environmental, social and economic needs without compromising the future of [...]