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Cambridge Net Zero Task Force
On Wednesday night, I attended the Cambridge Getting to Net Zero Task Force’s public presentation a draft of their final report. For a little bit of background I’ll explain what the task force, which has been working for the past 15 months, is all about. In 2013 there was a petition to the city to create a new zoning ordinance…
Cocktails & Conversations with NAIOP
Arrowstreet was pleased to host a pre-event cocktail hour for NAIOP’s recent “Updating Yesterday’s Buildings for Today’s Tenants” on March 11th. The event featured a panel discussion between stakeholders including building owners, tenants, and architects (including our own building owner, Synergy Investments, here at 10 Post Office Square). Enjoy some of the photos from our space, and thanks to NAIOP…
BPL Unveils its First Phase of Renovations
The grand opening of the Phase 1 renovations of the BPL’s Central Library took place on Saturday, February 21st. Arrowstreet Graphic Design served as the signage and environmental graphic consultants to William Rawn Associates. We had so much fun creating the wall graphics in the Children’s Room (including the illustrations that inspired the brownstones built by Mystic Scenic Studios and…
“Unleashing Innovation” with Erica Dhawan and WLI
On March 5, I heard Erica Dhawan speak at the WLI Event – “Unleashing Innovation Through the Power of Your Networks,” with Arrowstreet colleagues. WLI is the Women’s Leadership Initiative committee for ULI Boston. The group holds events that encourage women in the industry to pursue leadership positions and increases visibility of women leaders in real estate and A/E/C. Erica,…
More Praise for Mirbeau!
More praise for the Arrowstreet-designed Mirbeau Inn & Spa at the Pinehills. Check out the review in today’s Boston Herald. It is indeed a perfect place to escape the winter blues!
USGBCMA Advocacy Forum
As co-chair of the USGBC Massachusetts Chapter Advocacy Committee, I get to collaborate with people from various aspects of the building industry and legislators on ways which policy can support the operation and growth of the industry and the built environment. The advocacy committee is currently working to support proposed legislation on issues like PACE, net zero energy and net metering for the new MA legislative session. I invite you to join us for a green breakfast forum outlining our efforts March 19th. I encourage you to attend whether you are interested in getting involved or want to learn more about these legislative issues, the committee, or the chapter.
Living With Water -100 Acres: Urban Resiliency Test Lab
For the greater part of two months, Arrowstreet has been engaged in a process of research, outside collaboration, and critical design thinking to submit an entry for the city of Boston’s International Design Competition, Living with Water. Intended to catalyze an increase in the city’s sustainability and climate change resiliency, the competition challenged leading planners, designers, and thinkers to envision new solutions and concepts that promote our ability to live with water.
Join Us at the 2015 HELP Conference
This year’s Hotel Equity and Lenders Perspectives (HELP) Conference will be held on April 13-14 at the Seaport Hotel. Arrowstreet is a proud sponsor of the HELP Conference—a two-day, interactive event dedicated to providing timely and accurate information on the lodging industry.
Join Us at the CJP Real Estate Dinner
Arrowstreet will be sponsoring the Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP) Real Estate, Construction & Design Annual dinner, to be held on February 23rd at the InterContinental Hotel.