Studio Journal 

15 years. 15 people. Countless relationships. Fifteen years ago, Crowley Cottrell was founded on a simple belief: that great relationships—with colleagues, clients, contractors, collaborators, and communities—are the foundation of great places. Today, as we celebrate 15 years, we're also celebrating another milestone: a team of 15 people who bring curiosity, creativity, kindness, and dedication to our work every day. Looking back, we're incredibly grateful for everyone who ha

We recently had the honor of announcing that Ken Kelly Park has been chosen as one of this year's BSLA Award winners! So much thought and intention went into the design of this high-performance pocket park, resulting in a space that functions as an intimate neighborhood backyard and community resource while providing a wealth of environmental services within its dense urban context. Note from the BSLA Design Award Jury: "The project delivers high impact as a cozy and intima

Another transit oriented housing development has started construction this month! 95 Everett St will offer 88 units of affordable housing to the Allston-Brighton neighborhood, and is walking distance from the Boston Landing commuter rail station. The building includes a rooftop terrace and ground-floor retail space. We are so excited to see this project come to life!

The 52-unit a residential building in downtown Beverly designed by ICON Architecture has broken ground at 119 Rantoul Street. The development aims to activate the streetscape along Rantoul Street corridor and is just a block away from the MBTA commuter rail station. We are so excited to see this project come to life!

We are excited to share that the new Computer Science Laboratory building at UMass Amherst has achieved LEED Platinum certification! This project was a great collaboration with Perkins Eastman Architects to ensure that both the building and landscape align with the University's ambitious sustainability goals. The landscape design links new and existing buildings through clear pedestrian circulation and inclusive, ADA-compliant routes while integrating rain gardens, robust tre

We are excited to share that after nearly 10 years of hard work, the Ticcoma Green workforce housing development on Nantucket is finally under construction!

Check out the construction progress at the UMass Amherst Computer Science Laboratories! This landscape demonstrates the value of enhancing existing landscape conditions through design. Our team preserved many mature trees while improving ADA access, integrating stormwater management as a landscape feature, and accommodating campus maintenance capacity through thoughtful planting design. We’re excited to see this complex landscape taking shape! Photo credits: Consigli Construc

In November, we joined the City of Somerville in celebrating the Ribbon Cutting of the renovated, expanded Somerville Junction Park! This site began as a place of connection in 1870 when the Boston & Lowell Railroad extended to the Fitchburg Railroad at Somerville Junction. Today it is transformed into a vibrant park along the Community Path, connecting neighbors to commuters and urban explorers. Park visitors can rest in the shade of 90 newly planted native trees, picnic in

We’re thrilled to welcome Brie Mendozza to Crowley Cottrell as a Senior Associate! Brie joins us with over a decade of experience bringing to life award-winning landscapes. We’re looking forward to her leadership in design and project management along with the camaraderie, mentorship, and curiosity she brings to our team.

We are excited to share progress on our nearly complete project at the Hebrew Senior Life Rehabilitation Center in Roslindale, MA. The project transforms the rooftop courtyard into an inviting and accessible space to encourage residents spend time outside in the warmer months. Check out the before image to see what the courtyard looked like when we started!