"It's electric! In Boston, buildings are testing cutting-edge technology to transition fully to renewable energy." Boston Globe Media explores renewable energy innovations being implemented in Boston. The piece features our project, The Kenzi—the City's first mid-rise building to go completely fossil fuel-free. What we achieved on this project with Preservation of Affordable Housing benefits residents, the local community, the City and beyond. #architecture #affordablehousing #renewableenergy #netzero #fossilfuelfree #passivehouse
DREAM Collaborative, LLC
Architecture and Planning
Boston, Massachusetts 2,727 followers
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About us
DREAM Collaborative is a Boston-based design and development firm. Since 2008, DREAM has been recognized for our thoughtful architectural design and expert neighborhood planning on transformative projects across the region. We are a leader in community-focused projects—sensitively responding to community priorities, championing environmental stewardship and innovation, and creating places to foster equity and growth.
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http://dreamcollaborative.com/
External link for DREAM Collaborative, LLC
- Industry
- Architecture and Planning
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2008
- Specialties
- Architecture, Urban Development Consulting, Sustainable Design, Project Management, LEED Certification Management, Planning and Development Feasibility Studies, Community Engagement, and Real Estate Development
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6 Liberty Square #2338
Boston, Massachusetts 02109, US
Employees at DREAM Collaborative, LLC
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Working closely with MassDevelopment, DREAM explored re-programming and activation opportunities for nine storefronts and the surrounding public space for the Springfield Mason Square TDI Public Realm Activation Plan. Starting with a tactical urbanism toolkit, we developed a public realm activation plan to test the redistribution of space from vehicles to people. This plan builds on previous interventions spearheaded by MassDevelopment and community partners and was co-created with the community and the property owners. Additionally, we provided the team with advocacy materials to simplify the existing permitting processes that the City of Springfield, Massachusetts requires for tactical interventions. The simpler it is for community members to organize block parties and beautification projects, the more agency they will have in how their neighborhoods look and function. #urbandesignandplanning #springfieldmassachusetts #community #equitabledesign #publicrealm #advocacy
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DREAM Collaborative, LLC team members Jean Vatelia and Mike Paganetti led a construction tour of our 2147 Washington Street project with students from the Sasaki Foundation's Summer Exploratory Experience in Design (SEED) program. The SEED program advances equity in design by creating opportunities for local high school students to explore careers in architecture. The tour provided students with the opportunity to learn about the construction of this mixed-use, Passive House project, as well as to learn more about the history of Nubian Square. Thank you to Estefany Benitez for the opportunity to take part in this program! #roxbury #architecture #equitabledesign #construction #sitevisit #passivehouse
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Recently the focus of a Massachusetts Building Congress panel event, Innovation Square III is a built-to-suit R&D facility for Vertex Pharmaceuticals that features a significant architectural presence, acute attention to the public realm, cutting edge sustainability and educational programs. Related Beal, in combination with Boston Real Estate Inclusionary Fund (BREIF) and Kavanagh Advisors bid on the site, located in the Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park (RLFMP), through a BPDA process. DREAM Collaborative, LLC is co-architect on the project with lead designer SGA (Boston | New York). Visit our site to learn more about the project: https://lnkd.in/gtfUkP9Z #architecture #sustainability #boston
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🌟 A Huge Thank You to All Attendees and Esteemed Panelists 🌟 MBC’s Breakfast Program with Related Beal’s Innovation Square III project was well attended with 90+ registered attendees this morning. Thank you to all the attendees for an engaging event! Special recognition goes to our esteemed panelists for their invaluable project team knowledge share: - Kimberly Sherman-Stamler, President, Related Beal - Dr. Aisha Miller, VP Community Engagement & Permitting, Related Beal - Stephen Faber, Executive Vice President, Related Beal - Troy Depeiza, Architect & Principal, DREAM Collaborative - Gregory B. Janey, CCM , President & CEO, Janey Construction - Dakota Jones, Sr. Diversity Consultant, In-Order Business Solutions Extended gratitude to our Board President - Rocco Derrigo LEED, Program Champion - Mary Vogel, and Immediate Past President - Fran Harrison for their continued leadership and support of our building congress members. A special thanks to our lead sponsor - Langan Engineering & Environmental Services, corporate sponsor - J.C. Cannistraro, LLC, and event sponsor - Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, LLP for their program event support and contribution to the AEC building industry. #CommunityEngagement #InclusiveDevelopment #Leadership #InnovationSquare #VertexPharmaceuticals #BostonRealEstate #DiversityAndInclusion
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It was a joyous day celebrating the start of construction of 24 Westminster Avenue in Roxbury! As winner of the The Mayor Office of Housing's Innovation Competition, the project will provide 12 new homeownership opportunities that are affordable and sustainable. DREAM Collaborative, LLC is thankful to City of Boston and to the many team and community members whose incredible support and dedication made this project a reality. DREAM is both developer and architect for 24 Westminster Avenue. Visit our website for more project details: https://lnkd.in/e4aVTvrG Sheila Dillon; MassHousing; The Community Builders, Inc.; The Life Initiative; The Community Builders, Inc.; Hemenway Construction; Urban Edge Housing Corporation; UHM Properties; McKenzie & Associates, P.C. #architecture #development #groundbreaking #affordablehousing
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"Roxbury affordable housing development goes fully electric — even when the power goes out" The Bay State Banner newspaper delves into the the innovative model The Kenzi sets for all-electric housing in the City of Boston and how it works. Thank you to the Banner's Science Editor, Avery Bleichfeld, for connecting with our team about this significant project! #affordablehousing #seniorhousing #sustainability #architecture Preservation of Affordable Housing; ReVision Energy
Roxbury affordable housing development goes fully electric — even when the power goes out - The Bay State Banner
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DREAM Collaborative, LLC worked with the Madden Planning Group and the City of Taunton to explore redevelopment options for a six-acre site with a vacant 36,000 sf historic alms house/nursing home for MassDevelopment. DREAM explored several scenarios for reusing the existing building for housing, adding new residences elsewhere on site, and improving public amenities to benefit the wider community. Several concepts were discussed at a public workshop, helping lend public support for new housing, formal pedestrian connections to adjacent neighborhoods, schools, and athletic facilities, and enhanced open space amenities including community gardens, lawn areas, and forest and meadow landscapes. #planning #urbandesign #communityengagement #adaptivereuse
Taunton Alms House Concept Plans
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We're hiring! DREAM Collaborative, LLC is looking for full-time and part-time staff to join our team of diverse problem-solvers. We seek motivated professionals who embrace our mission and share in our success through mutual growth. Follow this link to see open positions: https://lnkd.in/emB7H_f5 Don't see a position for you but are interested in future consideration? Join our talent pool at the same link! #hiring #architecture #development #urbandesign #planning
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After winning The Mayor Office of Housing's Innovation Competition, DREAM Development and DREAM Collaborative, LLC were awarded our 24 Westminster Avenue project which has officially begun construction! “This project was born out of a need to innovate around the creation of homeownership opportunities for individuals and families with diverse backgrounds and needs. We are thrilled to be breaking ground on sustainable, well-designed homes that will provide wealth building opportunities for Roxbury residents and beyond,” - Gregory Minott AIA, LEED AP, Managing Principal #development #architecture #affordablehousing #affordablehomeownership #developmentwithoutdisplacement #roxbury
City of Boston and MassHousing Announce Support for Three Boston Projects to Create 55 New Homes for Purchase by Moderate-Income, First-Time Homebuyers
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