Moving Complex Properties Forward
If you’re navigating redevelopment, approvals, or a property with real constraints, Merrill helps you understand what’s feasible and move toward a workable path forward.
Redevelopment Requires More Than a Standard Approach
As more projects involve existing sites, underutilized properties, and complex approval paths, redevelopment requires more than technical support alone. Merrill helps clients navigate feasibility, approvals, site constraints, and the broader public review process with practical guidance and coordinated project execution.
- Feasibility and site potential
- Guidance through approvals and public review
- Creative problem-solving for constrained properties
- Team coordination from planning through execution
Merchants Row, Hanover, MA
Revitalizing an Aging Retail Property
Merchant’s Row involved non-conforming conditions, multiple approvals, and significant site upgrades. Merrill helped guide the redevelopment process through permitting, coordination, and infrastructure improvements to support a stronger long-term outcome for the property.
Erickson's Ice Cream, Carver, MA
Redeveloping a Beloved Ice Cream Destination
Erickson’s Ice Cream involved redeveloping a beloved Carver ice cream stand with aging infrastructure and site constraints. Merrill helped guide permitting, coordination, and site improvements to support a more functional long-term property.
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Starland, Hanover, MA
From Seasonal Recreation Site to Regional Sports Destination
Starland involved redeveloping a well-known Hanover recreation property into a larger year-round athletic and entertainment destination. Merrill helped guide permitting, stormwater, wastewater, access, and site planning to support expanded long-term use.
Industries We Serve
Utility
Technical, design, permitting, and construction services for public and municipal utilities that need to expand and replace infrastructure.
Commercial
A complete range of civil engineering services required for successful commercial site development.
Residential
Technical, design, permitting, and construction services for public and municipal utilities that need to expand and replace infrastructure.
Marine
Commercial and residential surveying and civil design/permitting for improvements landward and seaward of the water’s edge.
Industrial
Clients rely on our expertise to design industrial sites that comply with local zoning, noise, waste generation, and environmental regulations.
Municipal
Design and development of infrastructure, public building, and recreational projects. Consulting services for town boards and commissions.
Our Capabilities
Land Use Planning
Land use planning provides vital information that allows our clients to understand and make informed decisions about their development options. Including Data Collection, Regulatory Review, and Permitting.
Site Assessments & Feasibility Studies
Site assessments are useful analysis tools for clients contemplating a land purchase or sale. Financial institutions also request this service to help determine the value of property for funding or resale.
Site Design & Planning
At the core of every Merrill project is a talented civil site design team that knows how to get things done and exceed client expectations.
Land Surveying
Whether you need a certified plot plan for a home addition, a survey for a 100-acre subdivision, or an ALTA title survey for commercial financing, Merrill’s in-house land surveying division has the expertise to do the job right.
Environmental Design & Permitting
Complying with state and local regulations that protect natural resources adds significant complexity to the environmental design and permitting and construction process.
Construction Phase Services
Merrill offers a wide range of services to support every phase of the construction process.
Expertise, Quality, and Efficiency
Our integrated approach to project planning, innovative design, and construction services is based on a long history of success. We excel at guiding clients through an increasingly complex permitting process that often requires expert public representation.
Our dedicated team of engineers, surveyors, and technicians bring decades of experience to each project.
We use the latest surveying systems and design software for optimum quality and efficiency.
Committed to Community
Examples of local fundraising projects and statewide charities we've supported in the past include the Plymouth Education Foundation, Cushing Centers, Friendship Home, National Fallen Firefighters, Hanover Boosters, Police Relief, and the American Cancer Society.
Let’s Discuss Your Project
From early questions to active planning, Merrill works with you to bring clarity, experience, and practical support to your next steps.
