Devens Enterprise Commission

Congratulations to the Top 10 States for #LEED in 2024! Massachusetts ranked number one, with 4.95 LEED-certified square footage per capita and 132 LEED-certified projects, improving its ranking from 2023. 👏 "More than ever, governments and organizations are seeking to build more resilient, healthy, affordable and sustainable cities and communities that address immediate and future needs...We commend these states and the District of Columbia for their leadership and progress toward a more resilient and sustainable future for all."- Peter Templeton, USGBC President & CEO View the complete ranking and learn more about the states leading the way in green building. #Top10LEED https://bit.ly/4hr6e7q

Over the past few years, BSC has collaborated with the Town of Ayer, the Devens Enterprise Commission, Linnean Solutions, and Regenerative Design Group on the Ayer-Devens pocket forests projects, funded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Program. Pocket forests are small, densely planted urban forests designed to restore ecosystems, improve air quality, and reduce urban heat islands. This pilot initiative, located in an environmental justice neighborhood affected by freight and truck traffic in Devens, will bring climate-resilient benefits such as enhanced air quality and reduced heat island effects. BSC was honored to receive the inaugural Massachusetts Ecosystem Climate Adaptation Network (MassECAN) grant to break down the pocket forest process and share it with communities aspiring to drive meaningful climate-resilient change. To get started, we invite you to watch the video below, which introduces the concept of pocket forests and illustrates how they can transform urban spaces into thriving ecosystems. Additionally, we developed a comprehensive “How to Pocket Forest” guide, which can be accessed here: https://lnkd.in/ehK4TRew. We encourage you to download the guide and take the first steps toward creating a pocket forest in your community. #BuildSupportConnect #ClimateResilience #PocketForests #MVP #MassECAN

Massachusetts Municipal Assistance Coordinators, along with other waste and recycling professionals and enthusiasts, recently toured our facility to gain deeper insights into TGE and the vital role our program plays in local waste management efforts. We are truly grateful for their time, dedication, and support for TGE's mission, and we look forward to continued collaboration in creating a more sustainable future. To learn more about how MA municipal assistance coordinators can help communities with their waste and recycling efforts visit https://lnkd.in/et39aqsQ

Did you know….?  • More than 300 cities and communities across the globe are using LEED for Cities and Communities.  • Only 4 cities in Massachusetts are certified LEED cities. Florida has 24 certified LEED cities and Iowa has 7!   Join us in helping to make sustainable living accessible to all! By understanding how to improve energy, water, transportation, and waste management, participants can drive initiatives that reduce environmental impact, promote resource equity, and enhance the quality of life across diverse communities. This training is pricing inclusive! Tiered pricing for students, non-profit and municipal organizations. Create sustainable, equitable urban spaces.  Register for the LEED for Cities and Communities Pro Training today! https://lnkd.in/eAVv6A_u U.S. Green Building Council, Vatsal Bhatt, PhD, Paul Wessel, David Abell, SEA, Neil Angus, FAICP CEP, LEED AP

Join our online LEED for Cities and Communities Pro Training on December 2nd and 3rd. A joint project of Boston's Built Environments Plus and USGBC. https://lnkd.in/eKGuXqp9

As of the end of September, The Great Exchange Program surpassed our 2023 numbers across almost every indicator. This incredible growth continues to show the impact of the program on the environment the community, and the circular economy. Read more about our record breaking year thus far below!