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Old Greenwich, CTOld Greenwich, CT

Amherst, MAAmherst, MA

Real Estate Development Programming Real Estate Development Programming for the for the

Public and Private SectorsPublic and Private Sectors

HOK Architects, NYC

Wendel-Duchscherer, Architects

Firm Profile &Firm Profile & Real Estate Advisory ServicesReal Estate Advisory Services

Contact: Dave Williams [email protected] (413) 256-3919

www.twgroup.net Offices:

Old Greenwich, CT Amherst, MA

The Williams Group offers our clients strategic development advice backed by ob‐jective research and analysis. We assess market conditions, define and evaluate development concepts, analyze the financial feasibility, and assist clients in struc‐turing realistic project implementation strategies. We offer advice for retail, com‐mercial, hotel and residential projects with services in the following areas: x� Highest and Best Use Analysis x� Development Feasibility, Market and Financial Analysis x� Asset Repositioning x� Transit Center Real Estate Programming x� Downtown Revitalization and Economic Development Analysis x� Mixed‐Use Residential and Retail Programming Our services assist our clients to create competitive advantages and add value. Our market and financial analysis provides clear definition of potential uses and imple‐mentation strategies. We partner with engineers, architects and land planning con‐sultants to manage complex engagements, and bring a seamless integrated service to our clients.

Offices: Old Greenwich, CT Amherst, MA

Transit Oriented Develop-ment Programming (TOD) Market & Economic Analysis Business Retention & Attraction Highest & Best Use Analysis Mixed-Use Programming

Transit Oriented DevelopmentTransit Oriented Development Real Estate ProgrammingReal Estate Programming

New Haven‐Hartford‐Springfield 13 Station Rail Study for TOD

Worcester, MA New Bus Facility and Transit Center

South Norwalk Transit Oriented Development and Transit Center

Haverhill , MA Intermodal Transit Center and Parking Garage (with STV)

Stamford Ferry Terminal (with Urbitran)

St. George Intermodal Transit Center, Staten Island, NY (with HOK)

Grand Rapids Transit Village, Grand Rapids, MI (with Wendell‐Duchscherer)

Racine Intermodal Transit Center, Racine, WI (with Wendell‐Duchscherer)

Binghamton Intermodal Transit Center, NY (with Wendell‐Duchscherer)

Merrick Transit Center, Merrick, NY (with Urbitran)

Poughkeepsie Intermodal Transit Center, Poughkeepsie, NY (with Clough Harbour)

Schenectady Intermodal Transit Center, Schenectady, NY (with Edwards & Kelcey)

Petersburg Intermodal Transit Center, Petersburg, VA (with Wendell‐Duchscherer)

Tuxedo Transit Center, Tuxedo, NY

Homeport Naval Station Revitalization, Staten Island, NY (with HOK)

Albany Convention Center and Hotel, Albany, NY (with HNTB)

Princeton Center Garage, Princeton, NJ (with Desmond)

Blackstone Canal Revitalization, Worcester, MA (with Rizzo and ICON)

Connecticut Statewide Rest Area and Service Plaza Study (with Earth Tech)

Contact: Dave Williams [email protected] (413) 256-3919 www.twgroup.net

Contact: Dave Williams [email protected] (413) 256-3919

MixedMixed--Use & DowntownUse & Downtown Real Estate ProgrammingReal Estate Programming

Transit Oriented Develop-ment Programming (TOD) Market & Economic Analysis Business Retention & Attraction Highest & Best Use Analysis Mixed-Use Programming

St. George Landing, NYEDC, Staten Island, NY (with HOK)

Homeport, NYEDC, Staten Island, NY (with HOK)

Albany Convention Center, Columbia Development Cos., Albany, NY (with HNTB)

Grand Rapids Transit Village, IT Partnership, Grand Rapids, MI (with Progressive)

Tweed Courthouse Redevelopment, NYCEDC, New York City (with HOK)

News Walk, Greendel Development Corp., Brooklyn, NY

Desales Center, St. Francis Hospital, Hartford, CT

Western Gateway, City of Schenectady, Schenectady, NY (with Edwards & Kelcey)

Schenectady Waterfront Redevelopment, Schenectady, NY (with Synthesis)

Princeton MXD, The Princeton Future Partnership, Princeton, NJ

Stone Village, Petry Partnership, Champaign, IL

Breezy Point Landings, City of Pleasantville, NJ (with EDAW)

Blackstone Landings, City of Worcester, Worcester, MA (with Rizzo and ICON)

Manchester Landings, Drew Development Corp.,

Manchester, NH

Offices: Old Greenwich, CT Amherst, MA

Transit Oriented Development Real Estate Programming The Williams Group Real Estate Advisors LLC (TWG) is the economic real estate sub-consultant as part of the Bergmann team responsible for the real estate market analysis component of the Rochester Intermodal Transit Center. TWG’s the market analysis s. The objective of the analysis is to understand the current economics, demographic and real estate market with the overreaching goal of looking into the future to development findings that could assist the client with defining a site selection program and joint development opportunities for TOD Rochester)Intermodal)Transit)Center)TOD)Programming777Rochester,)NY)(2013))Contact:(

Mark)McAnany),)Project)Manager)Bergmann(Architects(&(Planners(

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Transit Oriented Development Real Estate Programming The Williams Group Real Estate Advisors LLC (TWG) is the economic real estate sub-consultant as part of the BETA team responsible for the real estate market analysis component of the Warwick Station Development District (WSDD). TWG’s goal is to prepare a market analysis for the WSDD including the adjacent TF Green Airport and Amtrak Acela station and the regional market in which the District operates. The objective of the analysis is to understand the current economics, demographic and real estate market with the overreaching goal of looking into the future to development findings that could assist the client with defining a program that will work with the Goody Clancy WSDD Master Plan, and bring new business and resident populations to the WSDD. TWG assess the areas of growth opportunity as well as issues that need to be mitigated in order to attract businesses and new associated services to the WSDD. The goal is to develop a TOD (transit oriented development) plan with a mix of uses including hospitality, residential, office, retail and other commercial businesses including R&D and industrial is necessary within 0.5 miles to up to approximately a 3 mile radius of the intermodal site. !Warwick!Sta+on!Development!District!Intermodal!Transit!Center!TOD!Programming<<<Rhode!Island!Innova+on!Gateway!(2013)!Contact:(Frank!Romeo,!Partner!BETA(Group(Planners((&(Engineers(6(Blackstone(Valley(Place(Lincoln,(RI(02865((401)(333I2382((((


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Transit Center Mix-Use & Real Estate Programming


The$Williams$Group$in$associa2on$with$Wendel$Architects$&$Planners,$was$retained$by$the$Worcester$Regional$Transit$Authority,$to$prepare$a$development$plan$for$the$new$mul2@modal$transit$center$located$at$the$exis2ng$Union$Sta2on.$$The$Williams$Group$iden2fied$air$rights$TOD$opportuni2es$for$economic$revitaliza2on$through$the$development$of$the$transit$hub$and$new$residen2al,$commercial$and$retail$space.$$In$addi2on$to$rider@ship$projec2ons,$the$team’s$analysis$covered$demographics$and$poten2al$spending$capture$of$area$popula2ons$to$determine$the$amount$of$overall$development$supportable$could$be$programmed.$$$The$amount$of$new$development$above$the$new$transit$hub$was$then$planned$and$programmed$to$maximize$synergy$and$revenue.$!Worcester Intermodal Transit Center Mixed�Use Development Programming and Retail Analysis (2007�09) Contact: Stephen O’Neil, Director Worcester Regional Transit Authority 287 Grove Street Worcester, MA 01605 (508) 791�2389

Transit Center & Parking Facility Real Estate Programming


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Downtown Transit Oriented Downtown Transit Oriented Development Real Estate Development Real Estate ProgrammingProgramming


As part of the Wilbur Smith Associates Team for the New Haven – Hartford – Springfield Commuter Rail Environmental Assessment for ConnDOT, The Williams Group prepared TOD analysis for 13 town station sites stretching from New Haven, CT to Springfield, MA. TWG identified TOD opportunities for economic revitalization through the development of new commercial/retail and residential space around the ex‐isting and proposed terminals. In addition to rider‐ship projections, the team’s analysis covered demograph‐ics and potential spending capture of area populations to determine the amount of overall development could be absorbed on adjacent parcels. New Haven – Hartford – Springfield Commuter Rail Environmental Assess‐ment Mixed‐Use Development Programming and Retail Analysis (2009)

Contact:

Ralph Trepal, Project Manager Wilbur Smith Associates 55 Public Square, Suite 600 Cleveland, Ohio 44113‐1901 (203) 865‐2191

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Downtown Transit Oriented Downtown Transit Oriented Development Real Estate Development Real Estate ProgrammingProgramming


The Williams Group was retained by the City of Norwalk, CT, to prepare TOD analysis for the new multi‐modal transit center located at the edge of the CBD. TWG identified TOD opportunities for economic revitalization through the development of new commercial/retail and residential space around the ex‐isting redeveloped terminal. In addition to rider‐ship projections, the team’s analysis covered demograph‐ics and potential spending capture of area populations to determine the amount of overall development could be absorbed on adjacent parcels. The amount of new development in a 2‐bock radius of the new terminal was then planned and programmed to maximize synergy and revenue. Public financing and incentives were determined to attract private sector financing and the development community. South Norwalk Intermodal Transit Center Mixed‐Use Development Programming and Retail Analysis (2008‐09)

Contact:

Don Gray, Project Manager Wendel Duchscherer 140 John James Audubon Parkway Amherst, New York 14228 (716) 688‐0766

Transit Oriented Development Transit Oriented Development Real Estate ProgrammingReal Estate Programming


In association with Earth Tech, Inc. The Williams Group was retained by Con‐necticut Department of Transportation to prepare a long range redevelop‐ment study and master plan for the redevelopment of all rest areas and ser‐vice plazas in state highway system. TWG conducted a benchmarking analysis for best practices, tourism analysis and a demand and programming analysis. The team identified opportunities for economic revitalization through the development of new and redevelop‐ment of existing facilities, and new commercial/retail to increase revenue to the state and fund tourism services. ConnDOT Statewide Rest Areas and Service Plazas Redevelopment Study Benchmarking, Tourism Analysis, Demand Analysis and Programming and Retail Analysis (2005‐08)

Contact: Jim Ford, Project Manager Earth Tech, Inc. 655 Winding Brook Drive, Suite 402 Glastonbury, CT 06033‐4337 (860) 657‐1200

Parking Garage & MixedParking Garage & Mixed--UseUse Real Estate ProgrammingReal Estate Programming


Working with Desman Associates and Princeton Futures The Williams Group was engaged to assess the potential for additional uses to a downtown park‐ing garage that was have a three‐fold effect: (1) program uses that would en‐hance the downtown environment and conceal the parking garage; (2) market supportable uses that would compliment and enhance the retail and commer‐cial viability of downtown; and (3) a program of uses that would bring a return to Princeton that was greater than the income and economic benefits that the Borough currently achieves. TWG was able to create a residential and retail program that brought a mixed income residential approach to downtown development and added essential retail services. In addition, through the net present value analysis, TWG was able to analyze, from a financial return perspective, which of three alterative schemes had the most financial impact to the Borough. During the Garage engagement, TWG also worked with the non‐profit group, Princeton Futures, to adapt the garage development to smart growth and a downtown master plan being developed. Madison Square Mixed‐Use and Garage Real Estate Programming (2001‐04)

Contact: Robert W. Bruschi, Borough Administrator BOROUGH OF PRINCETON Office of the Administrator P.O. Box 390 Monument Drive



The Williams Groups was engaged by the Town of Hempstead and Long Island Rail Road, through Urbitran planners and engineers, to program the retail/commercial development for downtown Merrick. The revitalization of downtown became an issue with the increasing demand for LIRR service from the town. With the added passenger usage became the dual asset and liability of more commuters descending upon the town but also the po‐tential to capture their retail spending potential and thus assist in the revitalization of the main downtown street. From ridership demographics and an analysis of area demographics, an area retail competition study, and residential and merchant surveys, TWG was able to deter‐mine the program and amount of retail supportable by the main street, to plan a downtown retail re‐work that could be successful and yet insulate the residents from uncontrolled commuter activity and to determine the causes for the current lack of town retail activity. Transit Center Planning &Downtown Revitalization Study, Merrick, Long Island, NY (1998‐2000) Contact: Nick LaRocco, Vice President Long Island Rail Road Jamaica Station Jamaica, New York 11435 (718) 558‐3730

(212) 619‐5000



The Williams Group was retained by the Interurban Development Partnership of Grand Rapids, MI, to prepare a development plan for the new multi‐modal transit center located at the edge of the CBD. TWG identified TOD opportunities for economic revitalization through the development of the new terminal and new commercial/retail and residential space around the new terminal. In addition to rider‐ship projections, the team’s analysis covered demograph‐ics and potential spending capture of area populations to determine the amount of overall development could be absorbed on adjacent parcels. The amount of new development in a 2‐bock radius of the new terminal was then planned and programmed to maximize synergy and revenue. Public financing and incentives were determined to attract private sector financing and the development community. Grand Rapids Intermodal Transit Center Mixed‐Use Development Programming and Retail Analysis (2001‐02)

Contact:

Peter Varga, Executive Director/CEO The Interurban Partnership 333 Wealthy Street, SW Grand Rapids, MI 49503‐4018 (616) 456‐7514



Edwards and Kelcey retained The Williams Group to prepare a development plan for the new multi‐modal transit center. The primary goal of the plan was to induce downtown economic revitalization through the development of the new terminal and new commercial/retail space. TWG utilized rider‐ship projections, demographics and potential spending capture of area populations to determine the amount of retail supportable by the new terminal. The amount of retail was then planned and programmed to maximize synergy and revenue. Public financing and incentives were de‐termined to attract private sector financing and the development community. Schenectady Multi‐Modal Transit Center Mixed‐Use Development Programming and Retail Analysis (1998‐2000)

Contact:

Milton G. Mitchell, Commissioner of Public Works City of Schenectady 105 Jay Street, Room 205 Schenectady, NY 12305 (518) 382‐5082



The Williams Group in association with Wendel Duchscherer Engineers and Planners, was retained by the City of Racine, WI to prepare a development plan for the new multi‐modal transit center located at the existing former AMTRAK station. TWG identified TOD opportunities for economic revitalization through the development of the new terminal and new commercial/retail space in the redevelopment area around the new terminal. In addition to rider‐ship projections, the team’s analysis covered demograph‐ics and potential spending capture of area populations to determine the amount of overall development supportable could be programmed at the new terminal. The amount of new development in a 2 block radius of the new terminal was then planned and programmed to maximize synergy and revenue. Racine Intermodal Transit Center Mixed‐Use Development Programming and Retail Analysis (2002) Contact:

Michael Glasheen, Project Manager Department of Transportation City of Racine, MI 730 Washington Avenue, Room 304 Racine, WI 53403 (262) 636‐9166



The Williams Group was engaged by the New York City Economic Develop‐ment Corporation to program the retail development of the terminal. We utilized rider‐ship projections and passenger demographics to determine the range and mix of retail supportable by multi‐modal passengers, tourists and visitors, and day populations to Staten Island. The retail program was estab‐lished along with layouts and design criteria to maximize sales and revenue to NYCDOT. St. George Ferry Terminal Concessions Programming (1998‐2003)

Contact: Eve Michel, Senior Vice President New York City Economic Devel‐opment Corp. 110 William Street New York, NY 10038



The Williams Group in conjunction with Clough, Harbour and Associates was engaged to program the retail development of the terminal and joint develop‐ment on adjacent properties. We utilized rider‐ship projections and passen‐ger demographics to determine the range and mix of retail supportable by multi‐modal passenger, tourists and visitors, and day populations to the Dutchess County Region. The development program was established along with layouts and design criteria to maximize sales and revenue to the City of Poughkeepsie. Poughkeepsie, NY Intermodal Transit Center TOD Programming (2003‐Current)

Contact: Gary Robinson, Partner Clough, Harbour and Associates 2001 Route 46, Suite 107 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054‐1315 (973) 299‐1100

Waterfront Waterfront Real Estate ProgrammingReal Estate Programming

The Williams Group, in conjunction with HOK Architects, was re‐tained by the New York City Economic Development Corp. to pro‐gram the retail development for both the terminal and the develop‐ment site nestled between the terminal and the new Yankee minor league stadium. We utilized rider‐ship projections and passenger demographics to determine the supportable retail for passengers, tourists and day populations. We determined that the development of the site was critical to the revitalization of the area, the enhanced success of the stadium and the enhancement of the ferry rider‐ship. In addition, the new site provided ample opportunity for positive economic impact to Staten Island, and a means to capture retail spending dollars that was leaving the Island in the magnitude of $1.7 Billion each year. The plan was subsequently given the support of the Mayor of New York and the Staten Island Borough President. St. George Ferry Terminal Real Estate Programming, Staten Island, NY (1998‐2003)

Contact:

Eve Michel, Senior Vice President New York City Economic Development Corp. 110 William Street New York, NY 10038


Downtown Waterfront & Tourism Downtown Waterfront & Tourism Real Estate ProgrammingReal Estate Programming


The Williams Group with Rizzo Associates and ICON Planners and Architects were designated as the advisors to assist the City of Worcester, MA, with the creation of a Smart Growth Development Plan. We were primarily responsi‐ble for the economic and demographic analysis as it related to the attraction of new residential and mixed‐use development. In addition, we utilized demographic and retail sales research to identify op‐portunities for retail and new business in the Green Island community. The project approach was driven by the Canal Development Corporation repre‐sented by key stakeholders and utilized a substantial amount of public and corporate participation to support the plan’s success and acceptance by the community at large. Blackstone Canal Smart Growth Development Plan, Worcester, MA (2002‐03) Contact:

Barry Pell, Project Manager Rizzo Associates One Grant Avenue Framingham, MA 01701‐9005

Downtown Waterfront & Tour-Downtown Waterfront & Tour-ism Real Estate Programmingism Real Estate Programming


The Williams Group was retained by the New York City Economic Develop‐ment Corporation to develop a comprehensive strategic land‐use and disposi‐tion plan for the 36 acre former Naval facility. The overall objective was to determine the optimum reuse for the site, and potential development strate‐gies to provide short‐and long‐term benefits to the Borough of Staten Island. Homeport Naval Station Real Estate Programming, Staten Island, NY (2000‐2001) Contact:

Jeannette Rausch, Senior Vice President New York City Economic Development Corp. 110 William Street New York, NY 10038 (212) 619‐5000



The Williams Group with Kuhn‐Riddle Architects were designated as the advi‐sors to assist the City of Springfield, MA, with the creation of a Waterfront Development Plan. The Team prepared an economic development strategy to attract new residential and mixed‐use development on the waterfront in order to encourage tourism with the new Riverfront Park. Indian Orchard Riverfront Development on the Chicopee River Springfield, MA (2005‐06) Contact:

Fred Andrews, Director Indian Orchard Partnership 145 Main Street Springfield, MA 01151

(413) 543‐6999

Urban Park Urban Park Real Estate ProgrammingReal Estate Programming

The Williams Group, in conjunction with Field Operations and Diller, Scofidio & Renfro Architects, was retained by The Friends of the High Line to program the retail development, concessions and other revenue generating opportunities to cross subsidize ongoing park maintenance and operations. The High Line Urban Park Real Estate Programming, New York, NY (2005)

Contact:

Tom Jost, Project Manager Field Operations Landscape Architects and Planners 575 Eighth Avenue, 12 flr New York, NY 10018 (212) 433‐1450




The Williams Group with Synthesis Architects were designated as the advisors to assist the City of Schenectady and Village of Scotia, NY, with the creation of a Waterfront Development Plan. We were primarily responsible for the eco‐nomic and demographic analysis as it related to the attraction of new residen‐tial and mixed‐use development on the waterfront to encourage tourism and support the cruise boat traffic on the Erie Canal. In addition, we utilized demographic and retail sales research to identify op‐portunities for retail and residential in both communities. Schenectady Waterfront Development on the Erie Canal Schenectady, NY (2004‐06) Contact:

Richard Eats, Project Manager Synthesis Architects 162 Jay Street Schenectady, New York

(518) 370‐1576

Downtown MixedDowntown Mixed--Use Use Real Estate ProgrammingReal Estate Programming


The Williams Group, in conjunction with Parson Brinckerhoff, was retained by the New York City Economic Development Corp. to program the retail devel‐opment for a community market that would benefit the Hunts Point Distribu‐tion Center, and serve the Hunts Point community. The resident and daytime populations of Hunt’s Point were assessed from a market demand and support perspective to determine the financial support existing for a market concept. The study included: •A needs assessment for community market in Hunts Point, including market and demographic support and community support, •A demand and supply analysis, •An analysis of the market concept, •Recommendation of a program, and its uses and activities, •A location analysis for the market •Investigation of the market’s financial feasibility—from the standpoint of its investor/developer attraction potential, and •Recommendation of steps and strategies for implementation. The primary objective of the community market was to serve local residents and workers in the Hunts Point community. The potential for broader de‐mand was considered ancillary to the primary focus of serving the local com‐munity. Hunts Point Market & Real Estate Programming (2002‐03) Contact:

Sean Demsky, Senior Vice President New York City Economic Develop‐ment Corp. 110 William Street

Downtown MixedDowntown Mixed--Use Use Real Estate ProgrammingReal Estate Programming

The Williams Group assisted St. Francis to develop a highest and best use strategy to enable the hospital to market the DeSales property, occupying the better part of a Hartford downtown city block, at the highest disposition value given the market, risk and civic constraints.

The team conducted market, demographic and economic analysis of the mi‐cro and macro real estate market to establish the optimum re‐use strategy for the property. Physical property use and zoning use constraints were con‐sidered in the process of developing reuse scenarios. Scenarios were tested based on financial, timing and risk basis to determine the highest and best use.


Contact: Robert Falaguerra, Vice President Saint Francis Medical Center 114 Woodland Street Hartford, CT 06105 (860) 714-5400

Tourism Development & Smart Growth


The Williams Group with Earth Tech, Inc. and ICON Planners and Architects assisted the Town of Portland, CT with the creation of a Tourism Development Plan targeting the National Historic Brownstone Quarries as a catalyst for a new major recreation resource for the Connecticut River and Downtown Port‐land. We were primarily responsible for the economic and demographic analysis as it related to the attraction of Tourism that would spur new resi‐dential and mixed‐use development. In addition, we utilized demographic and retail sales research to identify op‐portunities for retail and new business in Portland. Brownstone Quarry Park Smart Growth Development Plan, Portland, CT (2003‐04) Contact:

Nancy Mueller Town Planner 33 East Main St. Mailing: PO Box 71 Portland,CT 06480‐0071

(860) 342‐6719

Downtown Revitalization and Downtown Revitalization and Real Estate ProgrammingReal Estate Programming


The Williams Group with Clough Harbour & Associates and Hutton Associates was designated as the advisors to assist the Town with the creation of a Stra‐tegic Economic Development Plan. TWG was primarily responsible for the economic, and demographic analysis as it related to the attraction of new business and industry. In addition, TWG utilized demographic and retail sales research to identify opportunities for retail and new business in the down‐town core. The project approach was driven by a steering committee represented by key stakeholders and utilized a substantial amount of public and corporate participation to support the plan’s success and acceptance.

East Hartford, CT Strategic Economic Development Plan (1999‐2000)

��Contact: Craig Stevenson, Director Economic Development Commission Town of East Hartford East Hartford, CT (860) 291‐7300

Industrial ReuseIndustrial Reuse Real Estate ProgrammingReal Estate Programming


The Williams Group was retained by Greendel Development and Capstone Realty Group to program the development for 150,000 SF of new entertain‐ment retail concepts for the former News Tribune Building in Brooklyn, New York. As the site is located at the crossroads of Downtown Brooklyn and Park Slope, it was critical to provide the optimum retail programming mix that would supply the local consumer needs while maintaining a niche not filled by the near‐by Atlantic Center. By exploiting Brooklyn history and the long courtship with Baseball, a new entertainment themed collection of specialty retail, restaurants, sports club and cinemas were programmed. The combined program for three levels of retail provide enough interest, excitement and long leisure time spending will make the development successful, while providing 24 hour security and activity to the upper level new loft apartments. •News Walk Real Estate Programming (1999)

Contact: Mitch Adelstein, President, Capstone Realty Group 5 Leslie Place, Suite 100 Tenafly, New Jersey 07670 (201) 302‐9669

Industrial ReuseIndustrial Reuse Real Estate ProgrammingReal Estate Programming


The Williams Groups, working with Schoor DePalma Planners and Engineers was engaged by Union County, NJ to analyze the prospects for economic devel‐opment for ten industrial sites within the 1/9 Corridor parallel to the NJ Turn‐pike in Elizabeth, Linden and Rahway, NJ. The Team worked to determine the most suitable sites for development from a physical perspective, and then developed a plan for the sites with the most economic potential with prime highway access and visibility. The goal was to recommend alternatives that increased the local tax base, provided employ‐ment and skilled jobs, provided a town resident amenity and arrest uncon‐trolled industrial development throughout the Corridor. Based on an analysis of the economics and demographics of each community and region and growing industry clusters at the Newark Airport and Elizabeth Port recommendations were made for the reuse of the specific properties. Various sources of public financing and incentives were recommended, includ‐ing a focus on state funds for industry groups as well as a preliminary plan for the reuse of the closed GM plant in Linden, NJ. Transit Development District Corridor Study, Union County, NJ Real Estate Programming (20004‐06) Contact: David Maski, Planner Schoor DePalma Engineers & Planners 1465 Route 31 Clinton, NJ 08809‐0192

Industrial Reuse & Brownfield Industrial Reuse & Brownfield Real Estate ProgrammingReal Estate Programming


The Williams Groups, working with Elan Planning and Design and HRP Associates Environmental Engineers was engaged by the City of Troy, NY to analyze 54 industrial sites within South Troy parallel to the Hud-son River for a BOA nomination and implementation study. The Team worked to determine the most suitable sites for develop-ment from a physical perspective, and then developed a plan for the sites with the most economic potential with prime access and visibil-ity. The goal was to recommend alternatives that increased the local tax base, provided employment and skilled jobs, provided a and arrest uncontrolled industrial development throughout the waterfront area. Based on an analysis of the economics and demographics of each community and region and growing industry clusters, recommenda-tions were made for the reuse of the specific properties. Various sources of public financing and incentives were recommended, including a focus on state funds for industry groups and potential mixed-use development

Brownfield Opportunities Area BOA Study, Troy, NY Real Estate Programming (2008) Contact: Lisa Nagle, Planner Elan Planning and Design 18 Division Street Saratoga Springs, NY

Industrial%Reuse%&%Brownfield%%Real%Estate%Programming%


The!Williams!Groups,!working!with!Elan!Planning!and!Design!for!the!Town!of!Fort!Edward,!NY!to!analyze!over!900!acres!of! industrial! sites!within!the!EDA!Clean!Up!Project! for!a!BOA!nomina;on!and!implementa;on!study.!!!!The! Team! worked! to! determine! the! most! suitable! sites! for! development! from! a! physical!perspec;ve,!and!then!developed!a!plan!for!the!sites!with!the!most!economic!poten;al!with!prime!access!and!visibility.! !The!goal!was!to!recommend!alterna;ves!that! increased!the! local! tax!base,!provided!employment!and!skilled!jobs,!provided!a!and!arrest!uncontrolled!industrial!development!throughout!and!along!the!canal!area.!!!!!Based! on! an! analysis! of! the! economics! and! demographics! of! each! community! and! region! and!growing!industry!clusters!in!the!region,!recommenda;ons!were!made!for!the!reuse!of!the!specific!proper;es.!!!!The!major!part!of! the!study!was!the! Industry!Targe;ng!analysis! to!best!take!advantage!of!major!tech!development!and!expansion!in!the!region.!!

Brownfield%OpportuniHes%Area%BOA%Study,%Fort%Edward,%NY%%Real%Estate%Programming%(2011)%Contact:!Lisa%Nagle,%Planner%Elan!Planning!and!Design!18!Division!Street!Saratoga!Springs,!NY!

Industrial%&%Tech%Park%%Real%Estate%Programming%


The!Williams!Groups,!working!with!The!BETA!Group!for!the!EDC!of!Putnam,!CT!analyzed!the!region!to!iden;fy!the!demand,!compe;;ve!supply!of!tech!parks!implementa;on!for!the!new!Quinebaug!Regional!Tech!Park.!!!!The!Team!worked!to!determine!the!right!sizing!for!development!from!a!physical!perspec;ve,!and!then! developed! a! plan! for! the! sites! with! the! most! economic! poten;al! with! prime! access! and!visibility.! ! The! goal! was! to! recommend! alterna;ves! that! increased! the! local! tax! base,! provided!employment! and! skilled! jobs! and!most! importantly! set! up! a! regional! program! that!would! enlist!surrounding!towns!into!a!coordinated!program.!!!!!The!major! part! of! the! study!was! the! Industry! Targe;ng! analysis! to! best! take! advantage! of! the!region.!!

Tech%Park%Development%Analysis,%Putnam,%CT%Real%Estate%Programming%(2011)%Contact:!James%Ford,%Senior%Manager%BETA Group 1010 Wethersfield Avenue Hartford CT 06114

Industrial%Reuse%&%Brownfield%%Real%Estate%Programming%


The!Williams!Groups,!working!with!Elan!Planning!and!Design! for! the!Town!of! Lyons! Falls,!NY! to!analyze!the!Village!to!iden;fy!new!uses!and!re[use!of!the!former!paper!mill!for!a!BOA!nomina;on!and!implementa;on!study.!!!!The! Team! worked! to! determine! the! most! suitable! sites! for! development! from! a! physical!perspec;ve,!and!then!developed!a!plan!for!the!sites!with!the!most!economic!poten;al!with!prime!access!and!visibility.! !The!goal!was!to!recommend!alterna;ves!that! increased!the! local! tax!base,!provided!employment!and!skilled!jobs,!provided!a!and!arrest!uncontrolled!industrial!development!throughout!and!along!the!riverfront!area.!!!!!Based! on! an! analysis! of! the! economics! and! demographics! of! each! community! and! region! and!growing!industry!clusters!in!the!region,!recommenda;ons!were!made!for!the!reuse!of!the!specific!proper;es.!!!!The!major! part! of! the! study!was! the! Industry! Targe;ng! analysis! to! best! take! advantage! of! the!region!and!at!the!same!;me!preserve!the!culture!and!village!quali;es!of!the!area.!!

Brownfield%OpportuniHes%Area%BOA%Study,%Lyons%Falls,%NY%%Real%Estate%Programming%(2011)%Contact:!Lisa%Nagle,%Planner%Elan!Planning!and!Design!18!Division!Street!Saratoga!Springs,!NY!

Industrial Reuse & Brownfield Industrial Reuse & Brownfield Real Estate ProgrammingReal Estate Programming


The Williams Groups, working with Elan Planning and Design and HRP Associates Environmental Engineers was engaged by Broome County, NY to analyze 134 acres of industrial sites within the Brandywine dis-trict for a BOA nomination and implementation study. The Team worked to determine the most suitable sites for develop-ment from a physical perspective, and then developed a plan for the sites with the most economic potential with prime access and visibil-ity. The goal was to recommend alternatives that increased the local tax base, provided employment and skilled jobs, provided a and arrest uncontrolled industrial development throughout the waterfront area. Based on an analysis of the economics and demographics of each community and region and growing industry clusters, recommenda-tions were made for the reuse of the specific properties. Various sources of public financing and incentives were recommended, including a focus on state funds for industry groups and potential mixed-use development

Brownfield Opportunities Area BOA Study, Binghamton, NY Real Estate Programming (2008) Contact: Lisa Nagle, Planner Elan Planning and Design 18 Division Street Saratoga Springs, NY

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Transportation Real Estate Analysis

Connecticut Department of Transportation New York City Economic Development Corp., NYC City of Schenectady, NY City of Norwalk, CT City of Racine, WI City of Poughkeepsie, NY Grand Rapids Transit Authority, MI New York City DOT City of Troy, NY City of Binghamton, NY Long Island Rail Road New Jersey Transit Metro‐North Rail Road Merrimack Regional Transit Authority Worcester Regional Transit Authority

Development Analysis

St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center, Hartford, CT Prudential Real Estate Advisors, Metro Park, NJ INTRAWEST Development Corp., Montreal, CN New York City Economic Development Corp., NYC City of Bridgeport, CT Borough of Princeton, NJ Burnham Redevelopment Group, Champaign, IL

Downtown Revitalization

City of Springfield, MA Town of East Hartford, CT Long Island Rail Road, NYC Town of Griswold, CT City of Schenectady, NY New York City Economic Development Corp., NYC City of Albany, NY Princeton Futures, Princeton, NJ City of Worcester, MA

The Williams Group 2015 Transit Quals1

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