The Town assumed ownership of a former 1950’s elementary school. It sought how to possibly re-use the building for multiple tenants, including a relocated Town Hall, as well as an expanded library, Historic Society museum, a community kitchen, and co-workspace.
Each option required different space lay-outs, and changed costs and revenues. Each option also had to consider the re-use of the existing buildings – historic but impractical town hall, seasonal library, and a limited-access museum.

The option of utilizing an acquired site and building a new multi-user building also needed to be considered. Due to the importance of the buildings, strong attachments to each, traditional town meeting format, all decisions and meetings were well attended and required detailed analysis and explanations by the ADG team members.

ADG Solution

A team of architects, cost estimaters and real estate market analysist forst provided need base information – including code and energy updates – then presented to several public sessions to give and get feedback.

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A significant, iconic but unused historic building from the industrial past was suddenly scheduled for demolition. ADG was asked by the state Preservation Alliance to assemble a team to research the reasons against demolition and to offer sustainable, realistic re-development options, with costs and revenue projections. Due to weather and owner deadlines, the work also was fast-tracked, and was performed with significant public and media interest.

Challenge

Limited time and budgets, voluminous permitting issues, and history, adversarial histories, contrasting assessments, and many ideas for reuse that were based upon partial information. Demolition proceeding however, was not an option.

ADG Solution

Assembled a team of three re-development specialists in addition to core team. Partnered with Preservation Alliance, City staff, the utility and state permitting authorities. Presented three stages of updates – via Zoom – to large public audiences, and gained a consensus that permitted short term restoration to be pursued, indefinitely avoided demolition, and provided a costs-revenue path forward.

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Incorporated in 1727, Newmarket is one of the last towns in New England established under the rule of King George I. During the eighteenth century, it grew to become an important center for the lucrative shipping trade, and by the early nineteenth century, a prominent commercial center and mill town. Unfortunately, like many New England communities, Newmarket’s manufacturing base declined throughout the twentieth century.
However, beginning with the revitalization of its downtown and historic mill district in the early 2000’s Newmarket is undergoing an economic and cultural revival. To help channel this energy and further enhance the quality of life in Newmarket, the Planning and Zoning Department commissioned ADG to develop three visionary studies for the North, West, and South Gateways.

Challenge

Visualize development strategies at key Gateways that would help sustain the economic resurgence and guide future development to enrich the lives of all the Newmarket residents while preserving and enhancing those characteristics that defined the Town’s unique identity.

ADG Solution

ADG conducted a 360 Opportunity Assessment, examing Newmarket’s money, market, people, and place. Working closely with Town administration, planning staff, and critical property owners, the planning team conceptualized viable scenarios to help guide commercial, residential and recreational development in the coming decade.

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The 2017 Federal Tax Cut and Jobs Act designated Franklin, New Hampshire, as an Opportunity Development Zone. Opportunity Zones were created to stimulate economic development and job creation by incentivizing long-term investments in low-income neighborhoods.

Challenge

Downtown Franklin is on the cusp of an exciting economic revival. Two transformative projects, Mill City Park, a planned white water recreation area, and the conversion of the historic Stevens Mills into luxury condominiums, set the stage for the sustainable re-development of the downtown and adjacent neighborhoods.

ADG Solution

Working closely with the FBIDC, ADG was asked to develop a marketing presentation identifying undervalued properties within the downtown that hold particular promise for a profitable revitalization. In addition to identifying key properties, ADG outlined potential uses and strategies for re-development within the Franklin Opportunity Zone.

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Stimulating commercial development along the 3A corridor.

ADG Solution

Commissioned to develop a marketing strategy. ADG’s assessment identified 4 distinct areas. A series of actions steps staggered over 50 months were made. A key component of ADG’s branding strategy for the corridor is the “Bow Business Corridor,” an Esri Story Map web application. Visit the Bow Business Corridor story map to learn more about the district.

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City owned brown field redevelopment options.

ADG Solution

ADG joined with Weston Sampson to provide a 360 Opportunity Assessment. The assessment addressed money, market, people, and place, identifying four viable scenarios for the site’s development.

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After decades of zoning amendments, the Town’s zoning ordinance had become unwieldy and difficult to use.

ADG Solution

ADG carried out an audit to identify problem areas. Meeting regularly with Londonderry Community Development Department staff, ADG developed a comprehensive document that reorganized and reformatted the ordinance. This collaboration resulted in a much more user-friendly zoning process.

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Realizing the potential of land adjoining Manchester Airport.

ADG Solution

ADG worked closely with the town planners to identify the district boundaries and win public approval for the project. Since the TIF Plan was adopted in 2014- bringing a new road and opening a thousand acres of land for development – almost 2,000,000 sq. ft of logistical warehouse space has been developed.

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Maximize development opportunities in area adjacent to Interstate.

ADG Solution

Commissioned to create a development strategy for an area adjacent to Exit 6 on I-89. ADG’s review included a market assessment and detailed commercial and residential real estate analysis to determine current and long-term trends in both sectors.

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Promote Londonderry’s outdoor resources and resource use.

ADG Solution

Commissioned to conduct a thorough assessment of town-wide outdoor recreation areas, play fields, and agricultural properties with public amenities. The study identified twelve sites that have immediate recreational value and are accessible to the public. In addition, ADG worked closely with the Town’s GIS manager to develop a web-based Outdoor Recreation Guide.

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