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Boston – Kaplan Construction announced that Nathan Peck, president of the firm, was recognized as a Community Engagement Champion by Brookline Community Development Corporation( BCDC) at its annual fundraising gala.

Held on Feb. 28, the event celebrated individuals and organizations making meaningful contributions to affordable housing and community development in Brookline while raising funds to support the nonprofit’ s ongoing efforts to develop, own, and maintain safe and well-managed affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households in the community.

Peck has partnered with BCDC on a pro bono basis since 2022 across a range

Peck of preservation and renovation efforts. His work has included cost estimating, site evaluations, and construction planning, helping advance complex affordable housing projects and navigate unforeseen challenges throughout the process.

“ Working with Brookline

CDC on these projects has been incredibly meaningful,” said Peck.“ As someone who lives and works in Brookline, I’ ve seen firsthand how important these initiatives are, and it’ s been rewarding to help support projects that directly impact the community I’ m part of.”

In addition to Peck, BCDC honored Michael Jacobs as the Affordable Housing Champion and Laura Bradford as the Volunteer Champion.

McGeady Naese Wimberg

Boston – Copley Wolff announced the addition of Ella McGeady as landscape designer I and Chloe Naese as landscape designer II, and the promotion of Molly Wimberg to landscape designer II.

McGeady joins the firm from Bonin Architects & Associates. Representatives of Copley Wolff say she strengthens early phase project work with robust skills in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, and Rhino 3D, and that her grounding in inclusivity, accessibility, grading, planting design, and 3D visualization enhances the firm’ s ability to deliver clear, compelling design studies and presentation materials that help clients visualize outcomes and advance project approvals quickly and confidently.

A LEED Green Associate, Naese brings experience from mikyoung kim design and Kath Williams + Associates, where she contributed to sustainable, community-oriented projects. Representatives of Copley Wolff say her expertise in Revit, Rhino, Lumion, SketchUp, Ado-

be Suite, and the Life Cycle Assessment( LCA) methodology strengthens the firm’ s capacity to deliver code-compliant grading, planting, and construction documentation, and cost-conscious, sustainability-driven solutions that support client priorities from concept through construction.

The firm’ s representatives say Wimberg was recognized for her consistent dedication and growing contributions to the firm, and that her approach to each project demonstrates care, professionalism, and a strong sense of responsibility to both the work and the team’ s standards, adding measurable value for clients seeking reliable, detailoriented project delivery.

“ Ella, Chloe, and Molly each bring distinct strengths that directly enhance our design process, technical execution, and client service,” said Principal Andrew Arbaugh.“ Their skills deepen our ability to deliver thoughtful, resilient landscapes— from early concept development to construction administration— while strengthening the collaborative, client-focused practice that defines Copley Wolff.”

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Jones, founder of Jones Architecture.“ As expectations around sustainability continue to grow, having team members who are actively building their knowledge

George Hano Hall and applying it to

Salem, MA— Jones Architecture announced that Rovina George, Zoe Hano, our work is essential. This is how we continue to deliver thoughtful, forward-look- and Zachary Hall have recently earned their LEED accreditations. George

ing design for our clients.”

earned her LEED AP BD + C credential, The firm’ s representatives add that while Hano and Hall each achieved these new accreditations build on Jones’ LEED Green Associate status. ongoing efforts to embed sustainable

“ Rovina, Zoe, and Zachary’ s achievements speak to the kind of curiosity and suring that environmental responsibility

thinking into projects across sectors, en-

commitment we value at Jones,” said Rick remains central to the firm’ s approach.

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