Lawrence, Massachusetts

6 7 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 9 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 9 Local investors are also advancing developments to rehabilitate historical buildings in the community and the business district. There are two primary projects that the city is focusing on, which are the Merrimac Paper Mill project and the Tombarello project. The Tombarello project is a joint venture between Lawrence and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to turn the space into a mixed-use property, home to retail shops, commercial spaces, and green space. The Merrimac Paper Mill structure is currently scheduled for demolition and cleanup to safeguard the city from further environmental harm. At present, there is also work being undertaken to identify 12 new parking areas, which would be multi-level and would accommodate 2,500 new parking spaces within the Lawrence business district. These parking lots would be green with the LAWRENCE , MA inclusion of solar panels to generate power and reduce costs for the structure. Municipal buildings will also be fitted with solar panels to reduce utility costs. The funding for installing solar panels to reduce energy bills will come from the state and President Biden’s Infrastructure Bill, which allows for these green initiative upgrades. As the city evolves towards being more energy efficient with the assistance of Groundwork Lawrence, a nonprofit agency, they are also exploring greener transportation options. These new green transport strategies include sourcing funding from the state to install recharging stations for electric cars and electric bicycles. But for now, these are being researched and planned. As a heavily industrialized city, most of the projects mentioned above have to take place in the heart of the 6.7 square inner city space. The highest distinction in safety. A higher standard of care. Lawrence General earns an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog. It takes an outstanding team to keep patients safe from medical errors, infections, and injuries. Today we are honored to recognize the Lawrence General staff for earning an “A” from Leapfrog – the nation’s top distinction for patient safety. Comprehensive care. Routine screenings. Top providers. Get back to an active, healthy life at LawrenceGeneral.org 5750 LGH_Leapfrog ad_7.5x4.9_ƒ.indd 1 11/8/22 11:30 AM Mayor Brian A. DePeña