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Applicant East Fill Housing, LLC(Applicant)
c/o RCG, LLC
17 Ivaloo Street
Suite 100
Somerville, MA 02143
David Ste,inibergh, Principal
r1i� ingrlmq Illy. t
(617) 625-8315
Owner: R North Andover Mills LL,C
c/o RCG, LLC
17 Ivaloo Street
Suite 100
Somervill , NSA 02143
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David Ste inn ergh, Principal
clisteinbergh@mg-lic,com
(617)625-8315
Architect: The Architectural Team, Inc,
50 Cornmandant's Way at Admiral's Hill
Chelseal, MA 02150
Edward R, Bradford AIIA Nat RB LEER AP, Principal
dtl— EACZL
617.889,44012 x133
Jiyoun Zi ringer AIA,LEER Green Associate
!'Lit (2!amhA!-I!"L !L�an" affm
617.889.4402 x198
Landscape Architect: VERDANT Landscape Architecture,Inc,
318 Harvard Street
Brookline MA O2446
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Katya Podsiadlo, Principal
jq�Llyg[d2ntja com
61,7335A1,80
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Civil Engineers &Survey. Civil Design Group, LLC
4 High Street,Suite 155
North Andover, MiA 01845
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Philip R. Henry, P,E., Principal
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978,9653935
Matthew A. Leidner, P,El., Principal
a Laakidn-11"Aa,
191&96S,3960
Traffic Engineers, Vanasse &Associates, Inc.
35 New England Business Center Drive-Suite 140
Andover,MA 0181014071
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Jeffrey S. Dirk P.E., PTOE, SITE, Managing Partner
Ldifk,�L, %mn
(978) 269-6l830
Legal: S,m,olak&Vaughan LLP
East Milli, 21 Water Street,Suite 406
North Andover, MA 01845
www.SrnWak1V@iu tuinxom
John Stnolak,Partner,
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Stephan Kiefer, Of Counsel
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(978)327-5220
Affordable Housing LDS Consulting Group, LLC
Consultant/Advisor: 170 Worcester Street,Suite 206
Wellesley, MIIA 02481
VMW ldscons:lllt'
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Lynne D,Sweet, Principal
(7l81)943-3963
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Confidential— f for Redistribution— Only for Intended Recipient
r'NCG- Overview
March 2025
Confidential—Not for Redistribution—Only for Intended Recipient
Founded and continuously operated since 1982
(originally as ResourceCapital Group; reorganized as RCG LLC in 2002)
Acquired, developed and sold nearly 1 billion of assets since its inception
through bath rehabilitation and new construction
affiliates currently own, and RCG manages, approximately 4 illion i
real property assets
-1,000 residential units
million square feet of commercial space
o 500 units at various stages of development in pipeline
RCG is a vertically integrated real estate investment, property development and
management fir
o Its —50-person operation includes expertise in acquisition and investment analytic ,
design, planning and entitlement, construction, marketing, leasing, operating and
selling real estate as well as accounting and asset management
Focus on value-add, multi-family and ix d-u a assets in located in or near
urban centers in Greater Boston ( rid a/Same ille + North Shore +
Merrimack Valley); Providence l ; Denver; Asheville, NC and Wilmington, NG
RCG Pre-sentabon Mangy 2025
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Principals
• The principals of RCG have strong analytic backgrounds and on-the-ground experience buying,
entitling, designing, building, leasing, managing and selling real estate
• Seven of the eight principals have 20 years tenure at RC
IYeam at other Expetietwee of
Principal Education RaW at RCG l
VaIllhew pi-: Harvard Managing 22 Assoc!�,The Parthenon Ckoup
Acquisitions e
and Invaebmnt Funds
.StanleyBowden-- BS,Uniiv_of Tennessee Co-Founder,Oversight of PortfoW RiskPrincipal,Resource Planning
MBA;Harvard n mart,.Asset Management,and Associates
l climate Resiliency l
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MA,Western Reserve
David Stain 4 nlsr, I M ` n l�n ip rg , Mem l y n r � l
MRA,Wharton and RCG Asheville PriceWaterhouseCoopers
Assell Management
Harvard t g
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Obadiah
rt r BS.Newbury College
I P` `p W ,RCG Somerviffie ROG 22 Founder,
Wilmington -
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RCG Presentation March
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AREAS OF EXPERIENCE liiy; John l3rnula.k is a Partner and C wn-ournder nf' annwalak& " au, hang L L.P His practice
Lan cu t.we, Luiv is concentrated in tlue areas of hand use,envirot-irnental,and real estate development:
Real Em ne Development law,Prior to forming the firm in 2004,John,was C -Chaaarm wi of Clue Real Estate
Environmental and.Environmental Group with warn&L vialson L,L:^P in Boston. His practice
j#brdt,'i ilea Housing includes,obtaining arrgititl tnems related to federal,state and local highway access,
Permitting wetlands arid waterways,air,water and sewer faciir(cs,zoning,and other
permitting before local,state and federal pernlitting,boards arid agencies,
BAR ADMISSIONS
ltl"a ssanchuseltw John has represented property owners and developers in over sane hundred cities
Nenv Hampshire and towns in'Massachusetts in all aspects of real estate development,including the,
pernnaittnng ofprojects such as multil°anlrly residential,transit-oraentedi development,
EDL& "L"LLQN industrial and ecornn erce facilities,office and retail centers,'institutional and
Boston College,,, a",arnww School, educational facilities,hotels„and rather rniKed cruse develua nncrzts, Johrn haaw also
JD, 1990 been particularly active with rnultifamfly housing throughout his career and has
Columlwia Unwweryi .Sc°hm)l been involved in the permitting,rezoning,and/or redevelopment of over 5,000 units
of International and Puubhc,4,#Wrs»., of housing under various programs wander Chapters 40A,4013,spilt,and lw^tlL3'L'a
Al.PA.Pullin Policrt and C."ornanunities,aud most necently,with the new Chapter40Y "tauter Home law
Administration, 1'987 where he assisted the former LDllf<l.:t in the draffivi;of'the legislation enacted last
University gI'Massa chusews ycar. Over the past three years,John has been involved in the re onrup and/or
al Amherst B.A.„,runnnuaa perrnnittin ratov^er 9 million square feet of industrial c-corrna:erce warehouse and
caurn laarude, 1985 distribution facilities in Massachusetts and iraNew Llannnpshire.
MEMBERSHIPS At the estate,level„through his active leadership roles on several state agency task
forces, Johrn wvaaa appointed in 20111,5 by then-Governor Charlie Baker to serve ran.
Governor"s E°concrnde the Governor's Cconoanic Development Ruining Council!,as well as a Board,
DeveloI nrent Planning Council, Member of the lll"'ufaass Building Authority. He currently serves on the State,MEP ,
member('201-5) Advisory Group charged,with advising tine,l"w EPA Undersecretary on regulatory
changes to MEP . John also served can a number ofcenorunitteers and task forces„
AflEl"" Advi:,,sarry Grouulr(2021- including the DILtM`f' 's Homeownership Addvisory Group,the State working group
pl-ese n0 chargedi with arnenli:np the Massachusetts Endangered Sissies Regulations,all(]tine
LassD P Nutrient Loading;Steering C:'ornnnnittee. Additionally,John served sail the
l'lirrne buuilders&Reo nodel€arw L.,epislaat ive Ca'orrnrar lace of the;Commonwealth Housing`L°ask.Force,which led to the
Association urn a'tt'uuss, Chair, Smarl:tirowwatln,legislation which became M.G.L.C"haapter 40R and Chapter 40&
Cmranwer^nrrua:rrtaul d J a,s�Committee
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f"..7013 Pew 02(p )„atrrallt^femher rl0he John fearmerly served as as past Cdhaimlaan cut"tine Environmental Connrnnittee fort e
smear°aa",„f ire c terra 0004 tea pie b) Massachusetts Chapter&NA10P. John was also a member of the Boston Bar
Association Environmental Law Section's Steering,4"'omnnittee and remaaans earn
Nun 10P- blaassauch usettw°Chap le r, aaclivc Section Member, John served as "Wiese Chair of the Merrinla k Valley
Chairman,Environniernal Regional Planning Commission for nine.years,Ile w w,;,also au member of the State"s
C'onrnwittee (2002-20(14) Executive Office of Transportation and f"eanst;rucdtio n,Transportation Enhancements
Steering Committee, Johan is also a Massachusetts auperLawrwyer in tine field of Beal
ll'crsion Bar A soc.laation, Member. Estate,is AV RAIed by Martindale Hubbell,and has also been n`tanned to Best
Environmental Lan,Section Lawyers in'New England for Peal Estate,
Steering Cii'ruranuiteeaea(,a't' )17- 00.5i
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Smolak & Vaughan LLP has extensive experience in, the area ofatTordable and
mu Iti faini ly housing, Our expeiience includes analyzing and structuring corup lex,dea Is,
coordinating projects,of significant scope and complexity, and providing counsel
throughout the development process. We actively represent owners and lenders in all
aspects of multifamily and affordable housing. Representation includes comprehensive
pr'qjcc(anaiysis, obtaining approvals and funding from goverrunent subsidizing agencies
and other governmental,authorities, obtained approvals under conventional zoning,
obtaining Comprehensive Permits under Chapter 40B and other regulatory approvals,
,serving as a liaison with local, state and federal government agencies, representing
developers before the Housing Appeals committee and courts,and closing construction
and permanent loans for borrowers mid lenders. We have significant expertise
representing developers before local zoning boards of appeals in comiectilon,with the
Massachusetts comprehensive pernin process under Chapter 4013, and rqNlations
promulgated by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable
Communities('EOH'LC). We have also participated in canunenting on, and drafting
proposed modifications to, the updated Cornprehensive permit Regulations and related
40B Guidance issued through EOHLC, and have formerly served as a rnember of the
agency's Homeownership Advisory Group which!was established to review Current
multifamily housing policy within Massachusetts, We have also represented developers
in connection with Chapter 40R Smart Growth, MBTA Conimunities, as well as other
multifiamily and mixed use projects throughout Massachusetts.
Attorneys with the firm are currently,or have been, involved with the following
residential projects on behalf of both non-profit and tor profit developers.
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# belay Hill, Amesbury (MBTA Communities) 40110 Units(3 A)
0 Northfield Commons, Andover 80 Units(40:B)
# Residences at Stone Ifill, Assisted Living, Andover 94 Units(40 )
# Thorndike Place, Arlington 136 Units(4013),
0 501 Pond Street, Ashland 120 Units(40A)
a Ayer Con-unons, Ayer 1016 Units(40B)
0 Harbor""due, Barnstable(Hyannis) 120 Units(40 )
0 Willow Road, Box,ford 66 Units (40A)
* Benfield Fat-nis, Carlisle 27 Units (40113)
* Chicopee Assisted Living, Chicopoe, 95 Units (40:A)
* Cabotville Mill, Front Street, Chicopee 60t O Units (40,A)
* NOVO Riverside Commons,Concord 2010 Units (4013)
0 Broxiway Vil�lage, Dracut 278 Units(4013)
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Pr2jectJLgga a%n inits/pro Irr,arra
• ter"asslir«ld's, Dracut 4,8 Units(401 )
• Ballyineade Landing, Falmouth 240 Units(40 )
• Fitchburg arts Corriniunity, Fitchburg 62 Units (40R)
• Harbor pillage, (71oucester O Units (40 )
• Gerson Building Veterans Housing, Haverhill 44 Units(40 )
• Me Wrrvrsta, Haverhill 156 Units(40 A)
• Men-irnack Place, Havnrhill 40 Units(40 )
Residences at Essex Pastures, Ipswich 217 1-Inns(40 )
• Marc llo ff'ore1'ahlu Housing, Leominster 42 Units(401 )
Mashpee VillageApartments, Mashpee 145 Units(40 A)
• Loop , Methuen 156 Units(40 )
• Methuen Assisted d Living, Methuen 92 Units (40B)
• Villebridge, Middleton 60 Units (4 ')
•, Ferrru:roaft Apartments, Middleton 200 Units.(;401 )
• Birch Street Place, Milford 1 ti4 Traits(40 )
• The Preserve at Abbyville, oru Polls 168 Units(401)
• Abbyville Commons, Norfolk 48 Units(41111)
• The Enclave at Norfolk,Norfolk, h Units(40B)
• East Mill/West Mill, No. Andover 85 Units(40 A)
• Prince(on Dearth Andover, No. Andover 194 Units(40 A)
Residences at Endicott Village, Peabody 1 Units (4 t' )
• Residences at O'Shea Field, Peabody 0 1lnits(401 )
• Oc anviewr North, Plymouth 100 Units (4014)
• Sandri D, rive, Plymouth 63 Units(401 .)
• l"~�+apaalerwae�aaaad ill:�a , Reading ti Units(4111 )
• Herring Brook Meadow, Scituate 30 Units(40 )
• The Pointe at Hills Farm, Shrewsbury 94 Units(401 )
• Emerald burs, Shrewsbury 00 Units(40 )
• The EIarrwood, Shrewsbury 94 Units(401 )
The Residences rae;us at Fnails l aarrra, Shrewsbury
196 Units (401 ).
• 'nal l4'rith Veterans Housing, Swampscott 40 Units ('40 )
• The Weast Batt, Swampscott 120 Units(4011)
• Union Block, Taunton 36 Units(40 A)
• St.Anne's Senior Village, Wayland 90 Units(401 )
• Abbot Mill, '" stford 240 [.snits(4 la )
• Ea l brook Village, Wrentham 104 Units(4 ,1 )
• Eaglebrook Village Extension, Wrentham 49 Units(40 )
• Eagluhrook Cornrnons,Wrentham 100 knits(4 13)
• Residences at Wrentham 'illa /Wrerrrtharn Walk 'Units(40 A)
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F", AfA NCARB LEER AP I PH ICI
trod has more than three decades of arch4ectural planning, design,and project management experience
spanning a wide range of projects in&erse wtors, including r T)Uftifa mily, rnWd-use, hospitafity, assisted
livilig, corntnadal, and healtheare, Ed is recogpized for his abillo to listen to specific client nerds and!provide
innovative design solutions,based on his understanding of the UniqUe and cridral issues of the development;
his dedication is rewarded with llfelong clients. He has contributed to more than 70 projects during his career
at TAT, including the award-winning Arlington 360, Avalon Danvers, and The Anne Mi, Lynch Homes at Old
Cdony. His expertise fosters creafive, thoughfful,and pragmatic dFign strategies that enhance all live', work,
and play enVironments.
ARLINGTON 36;0,ARLINGTON, MA
1991 A riew,nrlarket-rate rnurtlfam4y coarmunity located on the 18--acre
foirner Symmes hospital campus offering 200 units to a rnix of rnidtise
State UnNersity of Now York,Buffalo buildings and tor-sale and iownhonrress,with ample r e-ident amenities,
Master at AfIchitecture --e park�in�g,
Wentworth Institute of Technology garage,and surfac
Sacheke of Science lei AtChiteduPW Engineering
AVALON!OANVERS,DANVERS,MA
Anwrican Insliture or ArefiIII The master plan and deI of the redevelopment of a former state
mt"Society of Archttects
NatI CojnI fyf AickiiledurM hI into an upscale 433 unit rental community IrI historic
U.S Grmn 8461(fin5 coarrot
preservation and new construictiom Res&nt amenrfles include a health
club,common area lounge,outdoor swimming pool,and basketball
Meirose Haqlo6cal rommIssfon,II MA
Boston Smiety of ArctI riousinit cornnImew court_
r,d:is hanored to have hN work Imognized by Ar RR ISTOL COMMONS+LENOX GREEN,TAUNTON,III
Wade profewivial wA trade as's,odations, The redevelopment at an,exiswig public housing complex involving the
inctuding fto Boston Society of Architects,
MasUchusetts Historical Caflunissicm„and dernotitIon of the 150 barracks-sqle units located on the I 5-acre site,
the Noonal Affondabtr-Housing Management the new construction at 88 new townhouse-style units,in,addition to 72
new rnixed-incorne rental units on:a separate 6, .-.acre pared,
Units magabne
Wxk Ule In Limber AVALON PISCATAWAY,PISCA TAW AY,NJ
(brI Cmstnwhon&RenavaWo
"Brended I-MuC 'Pie master plan and design of a new LEED Certified 360 unit
National Afmitawnt Association multifamily,community comprised Of rnUlUple 6d-rise,walk-up,and
'Bakory Boom Today'i Go-To Uving Space'
McKn�,ghfs WW-Ibrm Care News dired entry townhorne buildings. Res6don(amenities include a clubroom,
"A Reva4utionary Concept" fliness center,and an outdoor swirnriting pawn[,
Boston Real ftrale Nine's
"Transft-01fiented$46 Mllian ReMdences at
Bd&tan Marine in Won-Blriafiton Now Cr en" REMDENCES fir'BRIGHTON MARINE,BOSTON,MIA
Bastm Busrrimc Jeumai
*TransfofmafivaA MixW-Lise Develapment Pianned A$46M vansit-odented rnuffifarn Ity development on a I.4-acre site,
m 1,0 Acres In South BI ofteAng housing and on-site services to loca[veterans and lheO families.
M4,411famfly FAM"litive
'9 Award-Knnrng MI Hqusing Uoveiopmenls" It 6s the,first of its knnd to offer raised-incotre housing in Boston since
World War fl, providing homes to those with extrernety low-,low-,mid
Massachusetts,New Jersey,New York, middle-incomes,The cornmurifty rerifesents one of the largest private,
North Carolina dewJopments ever created lot veterans with 102 units and 7,5010
square feet of cornmunity space,
T14E ANNE M,LYNCH HOMES AT OLD COLONY PHASE I + 11,SOUTH
BOSTON,M!A
I he design rand roaster plan of a:new 285 unit affordable housing
development cornpr[sed Of dipaArTWAS and lownhomes,ofte0g
renOenh a new LEED Gold Certified Iearnjng wnter,Phase I consists of
116 LFED Ptatinurn Certified units and Phase It provIde's 169 unr:S.
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BATTERY WHARF,BOSTON,MA
The design of a new$150M mixed-use waterfront development
campflsed a four buildlin&r which Oclude 104 luxury corndoniiniunqs,a
five-star 150-roorn hotel,30,000 square fect rA re space,a waterfront
promenade,and a 376 space underground parkin prage
AVALON SUDBURY,SUDBURY,MA
Redevelopment of a former research cannpus unto a mulififarnily
cornrnunol ,consisUng ol 250 rnixed-il units across a series of 31
contextually scaled two-and thiee"Mory building,,including townhornes
and a unique eight-and ID—omit bulilding type, The master plan also
includes a chit house with a leasing office,fitness center,crxnmon area
lounge,and an outd(xx pavifion overlooking a rear tonace With a PODI.
JEFFERSONAT ADMIRALS HILL,BOSTON,,M:A
The design of a new wateAfront rental corriniunity offering 160 re.Mdenlial
units, kinderground and surface,parking,ffln,K.S and bus[riess centers,
and an outdow pool.
AVALON SAUGU,%SAUGUS,MA
The$100 M new corhtruction of a 2 3,000 sclna re foot rn ixed-use
development at tire former Hilltop Steakhouse site includes 280
multffafnfly unrits,a dubhmze,art retail space.Ample outdoor
amenities include a landscaped courtyard,pool,fire pit,grills,and dog
park.
THE EATON,EATONTOWN,NJ,
The redevelopment of a 1.5 square foot mall site into a live,work,and
play'community with 700 Units,a:podium parking garar,,as wvJI als
retijl,commercial, and restaurant space.
VALLEY BROOK VILLAGE LYONS, NJ
Designed for L.EED for Hornes Silver ClarlAcation, the 16-acre Mte,
provides 62 unils of,permanent supportive veteran hausi',ng along
with on,-site resident service$',outpal tmatment progjarns,and job
trairflng.
AVALON H�ARBOR ISLE,ISLAND PARK,NY
A OM l'na$tVr planned rnuffifarnfly devvJoprnenl Wfth 172 luxury
waterfront unb.The de,4tgn comprises 13 two-a nd-a-half-story builidings
with one-tweldroorn flats and two-and fliret-bedroorn IDWnhcirne-slyle
apaitl Amenities includle a state-of-the a rt fitness centel, golf
simulator,landscaped courlyard with heated pw.A,and a,kayak launch,
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MA,LEED Green Associate I No ed.Archited
JjyouWs creative p,r(y,,ess is fourided on the generation and evaluation of multiple design solubons thr(,)ugh tine
lens of pray blerri-solving,storytel[ing,and ValUe-creahon, A collaborative and hands-rin tearyi member,Jlyoun
produces clear and effecbve schernatic design documents that align willri client objectives, Jiyoun's abifity
to communicate effectively, creatively resolve complex problems, attend to detail, and work in a tirine-
conscious and time-effective manner makes her a valued: rnernber of the team.
AVALON PRINCEION,PRINCETON,NJ
2020 A new multifarnily development corriprised of 2,21 units across mven
townhornes,two three�-slary walk-up buildings,an elevator building,
Rynmon Univers0y
oactieNor of A0rh0eCtuWS6efW6 and a clubhouse.Amenities include multiple and varied priwate arid
BMM)n AMNtedural Go0ege cornmunal work spaces,a pet spa,and bicycle patking.
Mas&.,r aW Ambdedure
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Amerman InsdMe,of Arch ts AVALON MARLBOROUGH PHASE III,MARL BOROUGH,MA
BosWn Sod M of Arch ftec,N The third phase of a rnester planned mulfifanifly development that Will
U S,G�reen lluiwng Coon -
add 50 units.Adjacent to ttle first two phase.,
these additional units
will Shaw resident amenities,which include landscaped COUItyards
with grills,garne^area,fire pits,and lounge space.
NORWiC,H AT CLUBHOUSE,EAST NORWICH,NY
The exparrs on of an existing clubhouse for a 348 unit multifarnily,
community,, Resident amenities Include a landscafrd outdow,Dad and
exterior courtyard with pjAls,fire pits,and lounge space along with an
indcx)r fitness center,private worlcspaces,and a rnann clubroom Witt)a
commurial kitchen.
AVALON NORTH ANDOVER,NORTH ANDOVER,MA
The construction of 221 units in a mix of shAdlio,One-,twa-,aind
three-bedroams over two phases,Amenities include,work pods
thMeOUt the corridors,wo(kstations in the lobby,and an N.Adoor
patio with:vistas to an adjacent pond,The second phase corripletess tirle,
roaster plan of the^multifamilly commurilty which features a clubhouse
with a Iounge,coworking spaces,a fitness center with two yoga studim,"
and a pool with atitdoor lounge space,
VI LLEBRIDGE ASHLAND,ASSHLAND,MA
New ronstruction of a,rnix#A-Use rnuftifarnRy communhy Mh 100
rnJxed-incr,'wie units,The&,sippi indudes ground floor commercial
space to enhance the pedestrian experience.
arc INTed ul"aftiparn com
CIVIL DESIGN GROUP, LLC(CDG)is a Massachusetts,based civil engineering consulting
firm:specializing in.r sd and mi=A-Atsk
daVeJQpM,e,nt projects throughout the northeast. Our mu�ltil-skitted professionals provide
quality innovative engineering services throughout all phases,of a project,from land
Planning through design and permitting through construction. COG routinely represent
clients In securing federal,state, and municipal permits and approvals and!provides
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that every project presents a unique set of challenges,CDG maintains,strategic
business partnerships with a vast network of professionals In wide range of related
disciplines, enabling us to quickly assemble project teams tailored to the specific needs of
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Phillip R. HenM P.E. Principal.
Philip Henry is the founder and a co-owner of Civit Design Group,LLC. Phil established
the company based on the principles of providing efficient, quality and cost effective civil
engineering services to his clients, which include developers, retailers,, contractors,
homeowners and municipalities, Over the past 10 years, Phil has specialized in designing,
permitting,and providing project management services for retail, residential and mixed
use development projects of all,sizes throughout New England::and New York, Phil's
professional tend development experience ranges from 1 O0-acre multi-use projects to SO-
acre planned unit developments to two-acre retail projects. Phil represents clients in
securing project permits with applicable regulatory agencies and authorities,including
expert testimony in front of local boards and commissions. Phil is committed to providing
practical engineering solutions,attention to detail, and responsive customer
service. Phil's daily responsibilities include direct management and design input of all
cornpany projects and operations.
Matthew A.Leiidner,P.E. Principal
Matthew Lei dn:er is a pri no i pa I and co-owner of Civil Design,Group,
LLC, Mat�t's engineering career includes over a decade of experience
designing,, permitting, and overseeing construction of a diverse mixture of projects of all
sizes and levels of complexity throughout New England, New York, and
Pennsylvania. Matt's professional land development experience includes hundreds of
residential,housing units ranging from single family homes to large apartment buildings,
national retail establishments,commercial Institutions, and industrial facilities. Matt's
eareer includes years of experience with prominent Boston area civil engineering firms and
more recently as the owner of an engineering company providing clients,with stormwater
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taunt in accordance with applicable regulations, permits,and approved design documents.
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EDUCATION
University Michigan,pan, MLA, 2l003
University ofVermont, Bachelor of Environmental Studies, 199
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PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION,
Landscape Architeciure MA Lic, 3 19, NY #027 3- 1, CT #163 1
TamanOwned: Business Enterprise, Commonwealth of MA.
DBE certified with lvlassUCP
' HONORS AND AWARDS
National Award for Community l esio n,The Cordwaaainer,
Anthiernion Senior Lifestyles, 202
aASLaA Student Certificate of Merit, 2002
SiBnaaa Lambda Alpha Society of Landscape architects,2001
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Fellowship, 20 0-2001
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Verdant Landscape Architecture, Brookline MA, Principal, 201?-present IB yard
Blair Hines Design Associates, Brookline MA,, Senior associate,20,09-2016
Hines"' gasser + associates, LLC, Brookline MA,Associate,20,02-2009
` calker i I''uesinag Design Group, Boston MA, Landscape Designer,ner,20,011 &2002
Center for the Preservation of Historic Landscapes, Poland,20:00
ffer4aaag+e Landscapes, Charlotte VT, Project Staff, 1199'7-19'99
CURRENT 4 RECENT PROJECTS
MIXED USE/RESIDENTIAL
All ton Post, Mixed'! Use (Post office, retail, 4- 170 resi units)Alston MA. Team Landscape Architect with
Emlaarc for Eden Properties, Entitlements, Sd , D , CID + CA, currently awaiting Construction start up..
µ aArtem s Apartments, (396 resi units) Everett MA, Team Landscape Architect with The Architectural Tear, for
Qularterra; Entitlements, DD, C + CA currently under construction,
The Atwood, Saugus Midge (300 units, 40B development), Saugus MA. Team Landscape Architect with The
Architectural Teorn for Toll Brothers: Eratttlemerats, DD,, `l completed 2024.
i 1S Boston Street Mixed Use ( rossfit + 90 resi units),Andrews Square, Boston MA,Team Landscape
Architect with 1 1 1 Architects for BurnsRealty: Entitlements, Ells, C + CA, currently in awaiting startuEa.
The Bradford,Mixed) use (11 S resi units -t ail) Cushiinig Square, Belmont MA, Team Landscape Architect
with PGA Architects for TLall Brothers Entitlements, DD, CD t- Cl completed 2018.
o�llon Grove, affordable senior living, Worcester , mull tipie phases. Tarn Landscape Architect with FICA
for Colony Retirement Homes: Sly, DD, CD and CA, Construction ction of Phase 1 to begin 2025.
520 Coliumbila,Avenue, Mixed Use ( ffice/'Laab/Retail/Besidential + Pork), Union Square, Somerville la A_
Team Landscape Architect with S S Architects for Trued Alpha Partners, Entitlements, Civic Space Ste,dyR, DD,
D and Cl currently in Entitlements.
270 Dorchester Avenue Residences,Mixed use ('Retail ~ 114 resi units) Boston MA. Team Landscape
Architect with Embarc for DinosaurCapital: Entitlements, Sl:, DO, CD + CA currently in CDs,,
Great Scott Redevelopment(Music Venue, Retail 139 resi units), Allston MA.Team Landscape Architect
with Cambridge Severn for Noaannet Group, Entitlements, current.
Elam t.traio n Market, Mixed use (Boxing Gym + 282 resi units Arsenal Street,Watertown MA,Team
Landscape Architect with The architectural Team for Gre stor: Entitlemenis, DD, CA, complete ad 2 19
Four Corners Mixed Use (Retail, Community Boone, + 35 Affordable units") Boston MA, Team Landscape
Architect with f fdld 'Architects for Cadman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation. Entitlements,
DD, CD, 4. CA currently under construction,
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Grand Street Commons Mixed Use (Retail + 48 Affordable units) 92 Grand Street, Worcester ,Team
Landscape Architect with D,HK Architects far Miain South Community Development Corparatian: Entitlements,
l l , CD + CA completed 2023.
Nubian Plaza1 5-1at5 Dudley Street Development, (60 Affordable units, 108 condos, Retail �
Plazas) Boston MA. Team Landscape Architect with The Architectural Team for Cruz Companies; Entitlements,
l l , CD + CA currently in CDs,
Salige era Fountain, ( 0 Affordable home ownership units( Roxbury . Team Landscape architect with P
for Oxbcvw Urban. Entitlements, DID, CD . CA, completed 2L123.
Terra- ( 5 condo units),Wellesley MA. Team Landscape architect with Embarc for Trox Development:
Entitlements, DI , D + CA� coanapleted 2024.
2085 t ashington Street lathered Use (94 income restricted unfits,Community space, + Retail market(,
Boston MA. Team Londscapae architect with DHK architects for Trinity Capital. Entitlements, DD COI
currently in CDs for Phase 2, Ph. 1 Tropical Market completed 2015,
295 W 1st Street Mixed Use (252 resi units, Community space, Retail + Park),South Boston : Team
Landscopse architect with "for,Jones Street Investment Partnersa Entitlements, DID, CD + CA currently in
final EisOementsa
500 Western Avenue Mixed Use (11'6 re-si units, Retail _t Pocket Park), Brighton MA, Team landscape
Architect with Hendren Associates for private dewelopi Entitlements,, DID, CD + CA currently awwaaiting
beginninod of DLL please.
Willow Baker Residential Development (d buildings, 191 resi units), Boston MA, Team Landscape
Architect with PCA for Cornerstone Real Estate. Entitlements, DO, CCU cuarrendy sander construction,
Thee hitwwell, (luxury condo roofdei 6 erne Street, Beacon Hill, Boston MA, Team Landscape architect
with CBT architects for Brookline Development Corporation. completed'2016,
CONTINUING CARE + RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES
Brightwieww Arlington,Arlington MA (with Pro on for The Shelter group) completed 201
BrIghtview Canton, assisted Living, Canton MA (with ProCon for The Shelter Group)completed 201
Brightwiew North Andover,, North Andover MA(with, Pro on for The Shelter Group)completed 2012
Brightview Norwell, MA(withi Market Squore Architects for The Shelter Group) currently in;Entitlements
* Dagget rCrandallNewcomb,Morton lw (with Rogerson Communities + LWDA)currently in Entitlements
Ewrerleigh, Barnstable MA (with TAT for t reystor) completed 2019
Hebrew,Senior Life Affordable Senior Housing Roslindrale MA(with PICA for HSQ currently in Entitlements
Lighthouse Nursing Home, Revere MA (with TAT for Lighthouse 'Nursing Home)completed 1
The Newbury at Brookline, Brookline MA(with FAAl -t RAMSA for H lwt + Wellltowwer) completed 202'
Pond Herne Memory Care"'awat'renthom MA(with Rogerson Communities L A) currently in Entitlements.
The Residence at Melrose Station:, Melrose MA(with TAT for LCB Senior Living)completed 2017
The Residences at Bedfoarud, ( 2 units) Bedford Mk (with TAT for L, B Senior Living)completed 20,2 '
The Residences at Five Corniers,, Easton MA(with TAT for L B Senior Living) completed 2015
The Residences at Salem Woods, Salem New Hampshire(with TAT for L B Senior Living) completed 2076
The Residences at Watertown Sq., Watertown MA(with TAT for LCB Senior Living)completed 20l6
Sophia Snow'Senior Housing, Boston MA(with L"w DA for RogersonCommunities)completed'20 1',
NATALIE ADAM S, Principal
EDUCATION
Rhade Island School of Design, Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and
Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1:995
Mount Ida College, Associate in Science
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
Landscape Architecture MA L,ic. #1576, N #405
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Verdont Landscape Architecture, Brookline MA, Design Director,20117-present (8 years)
Blair Hines Design Associates, Brookline MA, Senior LA, 2015-2017
Pole Adams Landscape Architects, Principal, 20113-2015
Warner Larson, Inc., 2011-2013
Coral R® Johnson -CRJA, -
Hines Wasser + Associates, 2003-20,06
Providence Landscape Architectural Firms, 1997-2003
CURRENT + RECENT PROJECTS
MIXED USE RESIN
* Allston Post, Mixed Use (Post office, retod, + 170 resi units)Allston MA. Team Landscape Architect with
Embarc for Eden Properties: Entitlements, SD, DD, CD 4 currently in CDs,
* Arternas Apartments, (39,6 resi units) Everett MA. Team Landscape Architect with: The Architectural Team for
Quarterra: Entitlements, DQ, CD + CA currently under construction.
The Atwood, Saugus Ridge (3001 units, 40B development), Saugus MA. Teom Landscape Architect with The
Archiiectural Team for Toll Brothers: Entitlements, DiD, CD + CA completed'2024.
• Chestnut Commons, Parcel 30 Mixed-use (Restaurant + 92 units), Providence Rl. Team Landscape Architect
with The Architectural Team;for Waldorf Capitol Management& Marshall Properties: Entitlements, DO, CD +
CA completed in 2020
• Colonly Grove, affordable senior living, Worcester MA, multiple phases. Team Landscape Architect with PCA
Nor Colony Retirement Hornes: Sly, DQ, CD aind CA for 4 phases. Construdion of Phase I to begin Spring
2025a
• 5201 Coluri Avenuie,Mixed Use fflce/La!b/Retail/ResidentiaI + Park), Union Square, Somerville MA,
Team Landscape Arch4ect with SC13 Architects far Triod Alpha Partners. Entitlements, Civic Space Study DD,
CD and CA, currently in Entitlements.
• 270 Dorchester Avenue Residences, Mixed use (Retail + 114 resi units) Boston MA. Team Landscape
Architect with Embalm for Dinosaur Copitaj Entitlements, SD, DD, CD + CA, currently in CDs.
• Great Scott Redevelopment(Music Venuie, Retail + 139 resi units), Allston MA.Team Landscape Architect
with, Cambridge Seven for Noannet Group, Entitlements, current.
Elan Union,Market, Mixed use (Boxing Gym + 282 resi units)Arsenal Street,Watertown MA.Team
La ndscape Architect with The Architectural Team,for Greysia r: Entitlements, INN , CD + CA completed 201,P.
Four Corners Mixed Use (Retail, Com m unity Room, 4 3 5 Affordable units) Boston MA. 'ream Londsco pe
Architect wiif h DHK Architects for Cadman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation. Erib"Hernents,
D Q, CD + CA curren Oy under construction
VERDAIN IN T
Grand Street Commons Mixed Use (Retail 48 Affordable units) 99 Grand Street, Worcester MA. Team
Landscape Architect with DHK Architects for Main auth Community Development Corporation. Entitlements
, CD CA, completed 2023.
Union 346 (94 market-rate, affordable housing units + Packet Park), Somerville MA, Tears Landscape
Architect with IC N,Architecture for Jahn M. Corcoran&Company- Entitlements, l f, CD + CA, compWed'
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2085 Washington Street MVMii twMse( 4 income restricted units, Community space, + Retain market),
Boston MA.Team, Lon sca e,Architect with D,HK Architects for TH:inity Capital, Entitlements, DD, CD + CA
currently to CDs for Phase 2, f'fr. l Tropical Market completed 2 l .
O Western Avenue Mixed Use(1161 units, Retail + Packet Park), Brighton MA, Team Landscape,Architect
with, Hendren Associates for private developer: fratitlernents, D , CD + CA currently awaiting beginning of
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LLC
Founded in 20100 by Lynne Sweet,LDS Consulting Group,LLC is a full-service real estate advisory firm
with a proven track record of success in housing development and planning for public ands private
interests.Our team of analysts a nid planners bridge the gap between planning and financing to resolve
complex housing issues for both,private and public-sector clients.
What sets us apart is,our uiniq!ue perspective on all types of housing and financing resulting from our
substantial experience of working with municipalities,developers,lenders,Investors and operators,
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# All things housing as well:as complementary commercial uses such as office,research and
development,miedii,cal,retail,,public community and transit.
# A wide range of housing needs assessment and planning experience Including'site specific,
campus,town-wide,regional,
& Specializing in working with multifamily,workforce,senior, affordable, mixed Income,mixed-
use,low-income,market-rate and luxury housing.
* We are equally comfortable being a team leader or a team member,
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* We recognize the complex concerns of municipalities,developers and funding sources,
* We understand the market for different types of housing at various income levels and have
current data on market conditions.
9 We are,familiar with many types of funding,programs and have a proven track record of success
with state andi federal funders;as well as commercial lenders,
0 We produce results:zoning is adopted,projects are funded,developments get bulltl
Through market research and analysis,LOS works with private sector clients to create highest and best
use plans for developing properties,re-developing existing buildings and obtaining financing. Our clients
are provided'!with recommendations for housing types,unit counts,building amenities,income
projections,financing alternatives—and a timeline for achieving their plans,What sets LOS apart is our
unique perspective on all types of housing,,which results from our substantial experience in working
with,developers,investors and:operators.
LOS helps municipalities and not for profit organizations across New England determine their housing
and community development needs,while educating and working with local boards,committees,and
employees, We strive to achieve maximum community participation through extensive public outreach.
With,more than 25 years of experience in housing finance,Principal Lynne Sweet also helps cities and
towns identify funding options.The com:biination,of research and finance skills allows LOS to,provide
recommend4tionsthat can be,and are,implemented and achieved.
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Lynnie 0.Sweet is the founder and principal of LIDS Consulting Group,LLC,a
real!estate advisory firm.With 35 years of experience in the real estate
industry,Ms.Sweet plays a,vital:,role as consultant to both private and public-
sector clients.She is experienced in providing planning,market research,
feasibility analysis,financial structuring,grant writing,land use and
permitting,team building and project management.She specializes in all
housing product types Including luxury,workforce,senior,veterans,
afford:ablle,mixed income and mixed-use,rental and ownership.
Past
• Senior positions with 8RFG Consulting Group,Inc.of Boston,Hartford and Providence,where
she established the Senior Housing Strategies Group,at BRFG Consulting and managed the group,
for three years while providing project management services,including market research and
financial structurft,
• Senior positions with Mintz,Levin,,Cohn,Ferris,Glovsky and Popleo,P.C.,of Boston,where,she
represented!:real estate developers,owners and lenders as she worked�,on all phases of real
estate acquisitions,financings ands workouts for office,medical!',multi-family housing and retail,
properties during her twelve-year tenure. She worked with conventional!commercial lenders
and Public and quasi-public lending agencies on a:variety of programs,Including those that used
historic and low-inicom!e tax credits,taxable and tax-free bonds and operating subsidies.
Ft lucatibri
* Master of Business Administration,Babson College's F.W.Olin:Graduate School of Business,
Wellesley,MA
* Licensed real estate broker in,the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
* On-going real estate industry educational!trai,n:ings and conferences,as well as staying up-to-
date with daily reports and updates
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Market Studies(Supplyand Demand) * Fair Housing Plans
• LIHTC Market Studies * Housing Needs Assessments
• New Market Tax Credit Studies * Development Plans
• HUD Rent Cornp Studies a Housing Production and Action Plans
• Lu,xtny Apartment Studies o Master Plans
• Highest and Best Use Studies * Resident and Community Surveys
• Fiscal Impact Studies
Cornpreftenslve IDeve lop ri,"i ent Coinstifthrlg
• Development Feasibility Analysis o RFQ/RFP'Preparation and Facilitation
• Penwtting and Land Use Analysis # M.G,L Chapter 40b Applications
• Real Estate Development Business Plans, o M.G.L Chapter 40b Monitoring
• Development,Operating and Income o GIS Capabilities
Pro-formas o Expert Witness
• Development Team Building
Br'okerage Services
LDS offers specialized brokerage services,largely within the affordable housing and senior housing
Industries.Out understanding of supply and demand in these areas,along with;our extensive industry
network,allows us to successfully match sellers to buyers.
Fi n,a ri i,iri g
LOS provides financial services at all stages,of development,frorm conception to asset management,Our
business plans ensure that real estate development projects are financially viable.We work with a
variety of funding programs:state and federal programs,taxable and tax-exempt bonds,and low-
i:ncorme, historic,and new market tax credits. We complete financing applications including one stop
applications and grants.
L D S P I,"of'("',",!5�';,I of-i a i g r'i a t i o ri s a r id Licenses
• Certifled Member of National Association of Housing Market Analysts
• Approved Market Research Company,:Kentucky,Minnesota,New Hampshire,New York,Ohio,
Tennessee,Virginia,Massachusetts/Massi-lousing
• Certified M,G.L.Chapter 408 Monitoring Agent
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a Approved Consultant:MHP M.G.L Chapter 408 Technical Assistance Program
0 Qualified Technical Assistance,Consultant:DHCD Downtown Iniflative Program
* Approved consultant-.DHCD Massachusetts Gateway Cities Grants
# House Doctor,MassDevelopment Gateway Cities Transformative Development Program which
includes District Improvement Financing
a Certified Minority and Women Business Association(SO;MWBA) In Massachusetts
0 Certified Wornens Business Enterprise(MA WEE)in Massachusetts
0 Certified Disadvantaged'Susiness Enterprise(DOE)in Massachusetts
* Certified Women,Business Enterprise(RI WOE)in Rhode Island and Providence Planta,tions
* Licensed Massachusetts real estate brokerage firm