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<p class="MsoNormal">We are working on a MassHousing HUB grant with Holyoke and partnered with Stante.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We did the on ground walking inventory and Stantec helped us create a GPS tool to enter the data, then map it.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This was targeting on 2 neighborhoods for redevelopment.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Not sure if that is what you are looking for.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Lynne<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#0070C0">Lynne D. Sweet<br>
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LDS Consulting Group, LLC<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:red">Please note we have moved as of December 4, 2020:<br>
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<i>Specialized Solutions for Housing</i></span><span style="color:#0070C0">®<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> MassPlanners <massplanners-bounces@masscptc.org>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Gary Bechtholdt<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, August 24, 2021 11:21 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> massplanners@masscptc.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Massplanners] Slum & Blight Inventory -Consultants<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">As part of our CDBG program, Northbridge is to prepare Slum & Blight Inventory -looking for listing (contact info) of consultants that have prepared SBI’s in the past for MA communities.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Unfortunately, our initial RFPQ procurement solicitation did not result in a selection.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">As always, thanks for your assistance.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Take care & be well,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">-Gary <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">R. Gary Bechtholdt II<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Northbridge Town Planner<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="text-transform:uppercase">Community Planning & Development
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<p class="MsoNormal">Aldrich School -Town Hall Annex, 14 Hill Street<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(508) 234-2447<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Northbridge Memorial Town Hall<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">7 Main Street, Whitinsville, MA 01588<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.northbridgemass.org">www.northbridgemass.org</a>
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