by Madeline Jacobson | May 17, 2022 | Blog
In the world of place based work, one is constantly questioning what makes a quality public space and what improvements can be made to better serve the community. Roslindale is where I grew up and a neighborhood I love deeply. Growing up in Roslindale, I had the... 
by Madeline Jacobson | Apr 14, 2022 | Blog
In this article, Senior Design Director, Madeline Jacobson, outlines the elements of an effective unbranded brand website and breaks down best practices to keep in mind when taking the step towards approachable design. Screenshot of an unbranded brand website... 
by Madeline Jacobson | Mar 25, 2022 | Blog
Our place-based work takes us all around Boston’s neighborhoods, with the goal, in part, to pinpoint the unique strengths and gaps each possesses. In this blog post, our Urban Planning and Design Coordinator, Temishi Onnekikami writes about what she’s noticed while... 
by Madeline Jacobson | Mar 22, 2022 | Blog, Public Art
We recently had the opportunity to curate and lead an art procurement project for a new residential building in Boston’s Allston Village neighborhood, called BLDG89. Located at 89 Brighton Avenue, BLDG89 is a mixed use project that offers moderately priced, transit... 
by Madeline Jacobson | Dec 14, 2021 | Blog, Public Art
Art in Print is one of our favorite Zone 3 initiatives, designed to make collecting art more accessible, approachable and fun! Launched in 2018 with the installation of four repurposed newspaper bins along Western Ave, we designed a program to reimagine how the... 
by Madeline Jacobson | Jun 14, 2021 | Blog
PEOPLE LOVE PLACE-BASED WORK BUT DISTRUST THE PROCESS Ever walked out of a community meeting for a new real estate development project and felt like neither the developer or the residents heard each other? The developer didn’t seem to understand the nuance of the...
