Learn more about the vital work being done by TownGreen’s municipal and academic partners.
Academic Studies
Cape Ann is a highly sought-after place for academic research, especially when it comes to climate impacts, climate adaptation, sea level rise, and community.
Harvard Graduate School of Design’s Office for Urbanization
A multiyear study focused on Cape Ann led by Professor Charles Waldheim called The Future of the American City
UMass Boston, School for the Environment
Developing a baseline document to think about future planning efforts in Gloucester related to climate change efforts
UMass Amherst, Gloucester Marine Station
North Shore Blue Economy Phase 1: Findings and Vision Forward (2021)
TownGreen Proposals
TownGreen submitted two proposals to NOAA for Cape Ann ecological restoration community engagement related to the National Grid consent decree.
Good Harbor Ecosystem Restoration Proposal
The Friends of Good Harbor, TownGreen, and Salem Sound Coastwatch submitted several projects aimed at restoring the hydrology in the Good Harbor ecosystem. TownGreen will provide community engagement programs for the project.
TownGreen Wingaersheek Beach Marsh Restoration Proposal
The City of Gloucester submitted an ecological restoration proposal for salt marsh restoration at Wingaersheek Beach. TownGreen proposes to provide community engagement services before the project, during the project, and post-project to bring the City, community groups, residents, businesses, and others together to have discussions, gather feedback, and report on results.
Municipal Plans
Municipal plans offer key insights into coastal adaptation projects and resilience plans.
Comprehensive Plan
Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan
Hazard Mitigation Plan
Harbor Plan
Wingaersheek Beach Marsh Restoration Proposal
Master Plan
Hazard Mitigation Plan
Hazard Mitigation Plan
Master Plan
Hazard Mitigation Plan
Climate change is local.
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