Projects

Feasibility Analysis of Senior Campus Expansion
A client had recently acquired a 55 acre senior campus in Southeastern, MA. LDS was asked to examine a variety of uses for a vacant building, as well as determine the highest and best use of the remaining land. Our work involved researching a la carte Continuing Care Retirement Communities, educating the client about the different age groups and service needs of the elderly population, providing basic development costs, service costs, purchase prices and service fees. We looked at independent living from a rental and homeownership perspective as well as Alzheimer’s Assisted Living.

Fiscal Impact Analysis
In preparation for a Town Meeting involving a proposed overlay district and transfer of development rights, LDS worked with Connery Associates to perform a Fiscal Impact Analysis for the Village at Kingston, a proposed 600 unit multi-use transit oriented project.

Feasibility Analysis of Assisted Living and Active Adult Campus
LDS was asked to perform a supply and demand analysis for the adaptive re-use of a former hospital building and campus in Hanson, Massachusetts. We examined the supply and demand for low income, tax credit and market rate assisted living, Alzheimer’s assisted living, and active adult town houses.

Affordable Housing Needs Assessment and Planning
LDS worked with the Georgetown Affordable Housing Task Force to prepare an in-depth affordable housing needs assessment and affordable housing action plan for the Town of Georgetown. The work involved preparing a build out analysis, recommending changes to the Town’s Zoning By Law to encourage affordable housing development, educating the Town about affordable housing development and financing alternatives, and preparing their EO418 Certification and a Community Development Block Grant Application for a home ownership rehabilitation program.

Multi-Family Rental Housing Competitive Analysis
LDS completed a supply analysis for multii-family housing from Route 128 North to the New Hampshire Border in June 2004

LDS completed a supply analysis for multi-family housing in the greater Worcester area in June 2004.