DREAM Collaborative, LLC

Creating authentic spaces through architecture, planning, and development is what DREAM Collaborative, LLC does best. While expanding our geographical reach to be able to support more communities in transformative work, our team is proud to take stock in the work we completed in 2024. Highlights of our 2024 projects include: The Kenzi, LeClair Village, Foundry at Drydock (partnered with SGA (Boston | New York)), Springfield Mason's Square Tactical Urbanism Concept Plan, Fitchburg 3A Zoning, Weston 3A Community Engagement & Compliance Model, Kelley Boulevard Area Plan (partnered with Kittelson & Associates, Inc.), and Mattapan ADU Study & Zoning Recommendations. We're looking forward to bringing another set of collaborative and community-focused projects in 2025! #architecture #urbandesign #urbanplanning #development

We are pleased to welcome Mohammad to the DREAM team! With over 15 years of experience, Mohammad Aminul Haque joins us as a Design Coordinator III. Originally from Dhaka, Bangladesh, Mohammad brings his passion for Islamic art, construction management, photography, and 3D design. He aspires to construct exceptional architecture that welcomes individuals from all aspects of society, religion, and culture while focusing on cost-effective, comfortable and sustainable design. #DREAMteam #hiring #architecture

"City’s Compact Living Pilot helps developers tackle housing crisis" "The units [at 24 Westminster Avenue] are compact, thoughtfully designed and, according to DREAM Development Managing Director Gregory Minott, demonstrate the possibility for building affordable housing without subsidies." The Bay State Banner newspaper features construction progress of DREAM Collaborative, LLC's 24 Westminster Avenue, affordable housing without subsidy, and ADUs. Thank you to Yawu Miller for engaging us for this piece. Read here: https://lnkd.in/e5MA_q3N #affordablehousing #affordablehomeownership #development #developmentwithoutdisplacement #architecture #compactliving

Congratulations to the LeClair Village - Building A team! Your multifamily, new construction project in Mashpee, Massachusetts is now Phius CORE 2021 Certified! 📸 ©Ed Glick at Bluwater Photography Building Evolution Corporation Preservation of Affordable Housing Delphi Construction, Inc. DREAM Collaborative, LLC Norian/Siani Engineering, Inc. CLEAResult #phius #passivehouse #phiuscertified

As part of the MHP (Massachusetts Housing Partnership)’s Complete Neighborhoods Initiative community assistance program, DREAM Collaborative, LLC partnered with Kittelson & Associates, Inc. to assist the towns of North Attleborough and Plainville in envisioning the future of their shared crossroads, the Kelley Boulevard area. Our team provided zoning and urban design services to re-imagine the area as a mixed-use walkable neighborhood that will improve the quality of life of current and future residents and businesses. DREAM was instrumental in providing zoning recommendations and design guidelines to support the desired character and uses. #zoning #urbandesign #urbanplanning #designguidelines

The Kenzi delivers a groundbreaking Passive House, five-story, 50-unit affordable age-restricted housing development for the Roxbury neighborhood. DREAM Collaborative, LLC is proud of how the project pushes design stereotypes of affordable housing and 55+ living with a fresh and engaging design—the level of finish provides dignity and quality of life. The PHIUS+ standards implemented emphasize high occupant comfort with low energy consumption. The building envelope is fine-tuned to provide proper insulation, balanced ventilation, and ensured airtightness. Paired with solar PV, these strategies reduce energy/utility costs and long-term comfort. The Kenzi is the first Battery Energy Storage System for emergency power over 4-stories in the City of Boston. Preservation of Affordable Housing #affordablehousing #agerestrictedhousing #passivehouse #architecture

Who is the DREAM team...and why? As a collaborative, mission-driven firm, DREAM Collaborative has built a culture of passionate and caring individuals who bring unique perspectives to our work and communities everyday. Recently celebrating her fourth anniversary with DREAM, Nadia Zimo came to the firm pursuing work with a purpose that prioritizes people and fosters community. "I was drawn to DREAM's dedication to creating people-focused and sustainable spaces through collaborative design. Foster, building, and supporting communities is necessary in inclusive planning—having this goal be integrated into process, DREAM uniquely allows for genuine experiences and connections within an environment." #DREAMteam #architecture #urbandesign #planning #development #hiring

DREAM Collaborative, LLC Collaborative is currently engaged with Massasoit Community College (MCC) for building renovations, repairs and upgrades to both their Brockton and Canton campuses. The Brockton campus is a 100-acre facility, with a number of modern academic buildings. The Canton campus is a multi-level facility on 18 acres in the Blue Hills area. As an open-enrollment institution, the College is committed to providing access to an affordable higher education to students from all socio-economic backgrounds. Our work includes interior and exterior renovations, architectural upgrades and building system upgrades for a number of different buildings on the campuses. Working closely with MCC, we are taking careful consideration of energy costs, accessibility, sustainability principles and the expected remaining useful life of building systems. #architecture #renovation #sustainability #accessibility

Welcome to LeClair Village! In Mashpee on Cape Cod, the project creates 39 units of affordable housing in three separate structures, creating a familial community. This Preservation of Affordable Housing development has increased the Town of Mashpee's affordable housing stock by 11%. The buildings seek to take advantage of the gently sloping site and natural surroundings, taking on the scale and forms of vernacular Cape Cod buildings. Units look out into the Cape Cod pine forest, from which the designers drew inspiration for material and color selections—green pines, golden sand, and red cranberries. LeClair Village is pre-design certified under the strict Passive House Institute of the US (PHIUS) standards, providing excellent air quality and thermal comfort to the residents. Photovoltaics were installed on the roofs of each building to provide efficient, solar energy to the site. #passivehouse #affordablehousing #capecod #architecture #photovoltaic

For over two decades, The Boston Foundation has published the "Greater Boston Housing Report Card," analyzing data on housing supply, demand and affordability. In addition to a core metrics analysis by Boston Indicators, this year's forum included a special topic from Boston University Initiative on Cities on the opportunity for housing development on public land in Greater Boston. As part of the forum, DREAM Collaborative, LLC's Managing Principal Gregory Minott AIA, LEED AP took part in a panel discussion with Senator Lydia Edwards, Kenzie Bok and Soni Gupta. The panel exchanged ideas on what the report's findings and insights suggest for Greater Boston's future and how we can continue to build a Boston of opportunity, prosperity and equity for all. View the recorded event and read the report on The Boston Foundation's website: https://lnkd.in/e9MCwwyW #boston #greaterboston #affordablehousing #equitabledevelopment #housingadvocacy