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CASE STUDY
66 Galen Street, a Class A, LEED Gold-certified building, sits on arevitalized, 5−acre life sciences campus in Watertown, MA. Frontinga high-traffic thoroughfare connecting Watertown Square and theMA Turnpike/I-90, Boston Development Group (BDG)’s acreageintegrates commercial and academic spaces with a strongemphasis on resilience and environmental stewardship.
To meet the regulatory requirements of managing a 100−year stormand strict phosphorus reduction standards, BDG set out to optimizestormwater capture for water conservation and pollution controlthrough innovative rainwater harvesting techniques. This approachwould enhance project sustainability and set a precedent for futureurban developments, showcasing the application of smartinfrastructure with ecological care.
Integrating Opti's stormwater management system into projectdesign reduced BDG’s stormwater detention footprint by 60%–agame changer for developers seeking innovative ways to maximizeland usage, conserve water resources and meet regulatoryrequirements. In addition, by capturing stormwater for site irrigation,property owners significantly slash reliance on municipal watersupplies. This future-forward solution not only leads to substantialcost savings, but also benefits the environment and pressingconcerns about water scarcity and rising utility expenses.
250,000 sq ft, LEED Goldcertified, Class A LifeSciences Building
Over $2M in CAPEX andongoing OPEX savings overtraditional approaches
Stormwater reuse reducesmunicipal water costs
“Implementing Opti onour new developmentsis a no brainer.”
Bob Doherty
VP Development & Leasing,
Boston Development Group
ECONOMICAL
$2M Savings
In CAPEX and OPEX
RESILIENT
Water Reuse
Reduces municipalwater costs
PEACE OF MIND
Continuous Monitoring
Property management
By implementing Opti’s digital technology,developers realize substantial upfront CAPEXand OPEX savings, and improved operationalefficiency. Opti enables the use of smallerunderground cisterns and tanks compared totraditional methods, freeing up valuable spacethat can be monetized for additional revenue.
By integrating Opti’s real-time, predictivecontrol platform, BDG was able to eliminateone of two vaults in the original design plan,using one for both rainwater harvesting andstormwater detention.
CAPEX: Reduction of space, remediationand construction needs by over $2M (88%)
OPEX: Saving municipal water use & costs
Water Reuse: LEED points for conservation
250,000 sf LEED Gold-certified Life Sciences Building at 66 Galen Streetin Watertown, MA. Opti worked with VHB for civil engineering and WSP formechanical engineering. Learn more about Opti’s solution with this video.
Opti's approach reshapes the economics of propertydevelopment by optimizing space utilization andminimizing expenses, ultimately driving greaterprofitability and sustainability for developers like BDG.
“Opti not only revolutionizes stormwatermanagement practices but also unlocksnew avenues for maximizing the economicpotential of developed properties.”
Hugh Hahn
SVP, Development
Vanasse Hangen Brustlin
Opti, an Aliaxis company, is the leading provider of digital adaptive stormwater control solutions.With over 300 deployments to date, Opti empowers customers and partners to address theimpacts of climate change, aging infrastructure, urbanization, and water pollution, enabling themto secure the sustainability of our communities and natural resources. Opti’s cloud-basedplatform optimizes stormwater asset performance through instant actionable insights to provideeconomic savings, resilient solutions, and peace of mind. With our commitment to innovation, weare driving a resilient and brighter future for all.
