April Newsletter – April Is a Time to Invest in the Outdoors

BETA Will Be Presenting at the MassDOT Transportation Innovation Conference

The 2023 MassDOT Transportation Innovation Conference will take place at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA on May 2nd and 3rd, 2023. BETA will be joined by representatives from the Town of Natick to present on the role of transportation equity in economic development. We hope to see you there!

PARC Grant Funding Is Open for Applications!

Hosted on the fourth Saturday of April, Celebrate Trails Day is an annual spring celebration of America’s trails. Started by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy in 2013, the celebration encourages people across the country to get outside and enjoy the nation’s exceptional trails and trail systems.

Thinking about investing in your community’s parks and trails? In Massachusetts, the Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program was established to acquire parkland, build a new park, or to renovate an existing park. Any town with a population of 35,000 or more year-round residents, or any city regardless of size, that has an authorized park/recreation commission and that has submitted an up-to-date Open Space and Recreation Plan is eligible to participate in the program. A maximum of $500,000 is available per applicant. The application deadline is July 13, 2023.

Looking for assistance with the application, or with updating your open space and recreation plan so you’ll be ready for the next round of funding? Contact BETA today!

April Is World Landscape Architecture Month (WLAM)

WLAM is a great time to celebrate the vital role of landscape architecture in shaping healthy, resilient, and beautiful places for all, and inspire the next generation of landscape architects. BETA’s Landscape Architects have created beautiful, accessible, and sustainable sites throughout New England. To see some of our recent work, click here.

Welcome Our Newest Employee Owner

Andrew Ravenelle joins BETA’s Lincoln, RI office as part of our Environmental Science group. Andrew is a Staff Scientist who received his Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science from Worcester State University and his Master’s Degree in Environmental Science & Policy from Clark University.

Welcome to the team, Andrew!

Do You Want to Become an Employee Owner?

We are currently looking for talented staff across many of our disciplines in offices throughout New England. BETA will challenge you with interesting work and offers the potential for growth and advancement. Browse our current job openings.

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