Pare served as a subconsultant to Shadley Associates on this project to revitalize Torbert Macdonald Park in Medford. Macdonald Park is part of the Mystic River Reservation and is considered to be an under-recognized and under-utilized gem in the Reservation. The overall project included planning, design, and construction services for short-term improvements, as well as structural analysis and recommendations for three existing timber structures, and a full Master Plan for future improvements at the Park.
The designed improvements included the reconstruction of the existing Park entrance to create a welcoming and clear gateway, construction of a new beach/boat launch area (the River Overview) to reconnect Park visitors with the water, wayfinding signage, and creation of a pollinator meadow. Pare assessed the condition of a timber viewing tower, a timber pier and dock on the Mystic River, and a timber pedestrian bridge, followed by recommendations for renovations and accessibility.
The Master Plan included a full analysis of the Macdonald Park landscape and schematic design of future improvements. Pare provided environmental permitting through the Medford Conservation Commission and construction-phase services.
“I wanted to thank you for the excellent work completed last month by Pare Corporation…It was a complicated, wide-ranging planning project that resulted in an insightful final report…thank you for your professionalism in managing the project and completing all of the tasks on schedule and within budget.”
“I cannot overstate the complexity of this project; it had every challenge known in trail design/construction. Pare’s experience in trail design and ability to work well with people enabled the project to stay on track to construction. Our project manager, Amy Archer PE, was excellent. She was able to communicate and manage expectations of officials and residents but also DEP, MBTA, and DCR. Information was clearly and concisely presented no matter who the audience was. Her management style and technical expertise allowed decisions to be made and everyone to advance forward together.”
“Pare’s wetland services are exemplary. WRWC contracted with Pare to develop a wetland restoration study, and not only was the study thorough and completed in a timely manner, but Pare was more than willing to help us develop proposals to implement several of the restoration options. We thoroughly enjoyed the process with Pare’s friendly and responsive staff.”
“Pare has worked for the Town of Norwood on a number of civil engineering projects during the past few years and, without question, they are one of the most dedicated and professional firms with which I have been associated.”
“I wanted to thank you for the excellent work completed last month by Pare Corporation…It was a complicated, wide-ranging planning project that resulted in an insightful final report…thank you for your professionalism in managing the project and completing all of the tasks on schedule and within budget.”
“I cannot overstate the complexity of this project; it had every challenge known in trail design/construction. Pare’s experience in trail design and ability to work well with people enabled the project to stay on track to construction. Our project manager, Amy Archer PE, was excellent. She was able to communicate and manage expectations of officials and residents but also DEP, MBTA, and DCR. Information was clearly and concisely presented no matter who the audience was. Her management style and technical expertise allowed decisions to be made and everyone to advance forward together.”
“Pare’s wetland services are exemplary. WRWC contracted with Pare to develop a wetland restoration study, and not only was the study thorough and completed in a timely manner, but Pare was more than willing to help us develop proposals to implement several of the restoration options. We thoroughly enjoyed the process with Pare’s friendly and responsive staff.”
“Pare has worked for the Town of Norwood on a number of civil engineering projects during the past few years and, without question, they are one of the most dedicated and professional firms with which I have been associated.”
“I wanted to thank you for the excellent work completed last month by Pare Corporation…It was a complicated, wide-ranging planning project that resulted in an insightful final report…thank you for your professionalism in managing the project and completing all of the tasks on schedule and within budget.”
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