ACEC Silver Award – Massachusetts
ACEC Silver Award – Massachusetts
DATE : 4 / 2 / 2024
Contact :
Aimee Couture Associate / Director of Marke�ng BETA Group , Inc . 701 George Washington Highway Lincoln , RI 02865 Tel : 401.333.2382 ACouture @ BETA-Inc . com
Lincoln , RI – BETA Group , Inc . ( BETA ) is thrilled to announce that the Lexington Town Center Revitaliza�on and Preserva�on project in Lexington , Massachusets received a Silver Engineering Excellence award from ACEC-MA . This achievement is the culmina�on of over a decade of collabora�on between Lexington and BETA , encompassing technical design , project management , extensive public outreach , and construc�on engineering services .
The project aimed to improve public safety , accessibility , economic vitality , and sustainability in Lexington ' s historic Town Center . With 60,000 residents living within three miles of the Town Center , and its role as a crucial transporta�on hub , including for the Massachusets Bay Transit Authority and the Minuteman Bikeway , preserving historical features while revitalizing infrastructure was a key challenge .
Through a Complete Streets approach , ADA compliance was ensured , pavement width reduced , and pedestrian crosswalks shortened , while new traffic-calming measures were incorporated , maintaining traffic capacity . Sustainable development methods were also integrated , such as the reuse of historic granite , efficient ligh�ng and irriga�on , and green infrastructure to manage stormwater and support tree growth .
Community support was instrumental , with partnerships forged with local businesses to minimize disrup�on during construc�on . Innova�ve engagement techniques included a design contest and a scavenger hunt , complemented by digital tools like social media and interac�ve GIS maps for communica�on .
The project has been previously recognized with the Community Impact Award from the Massachusets Recrea�on and Park Associa�on . This latest accolade from ACEC-MA underscores the Town ' s commitment to enhancing its infrastructure . BETA is proud to have partnered with Lexington on this effort and remains dedicated to suppor�ng its ongoing growth and development .
About BETA :
Founded in 1982 , BETA Group , Inc . provides state agencies , municipali�es , and private clients with planning , engineering , landscape architecture , design , asset management , and construc�on services . BETA has over 150 employees in five offices throughout New England . Visit www . BETA-Inc . com to learn more about how we Improve Communi�es Together .