We are delighted to celebrate four recent anniversaries at GTA! A hearty congratulations to Deirdre Pio, Dave Richards, Dan Levesque and James Pratt for their years of service on our team. We are so fortunate to work with these talented individuals and we thank them for all of their hard work and collaboration. Milestone Anniversaries: Deirdre: 25 years of service Dave: 20 years of service Dan: 10 years of service James: 5 years of service ...
Building on the success of The Mooring on Foreside, The Mooring at the Downs brings the latest innovations in memory care to Scarborough, Maine. Part of The Downs, an up-and-coming, 524-acre mixed-use community, The Mooring at the Downs houses 12 private rooms in a small-house model to enhance connectedness and a sense of community for residents. The home is nestled into the residential neighborhood at The Downs, providing housemates with the opportunity to spend time outside walking through the village,...
Cumberland Crossing, the newest addition to the OceanView family, has been featured in a recent issue of Mainebiz. The article outlines how Cumberland Crossing’s appeal has expanded over the summer months, drawing not just baby boomers wanting to downsize, but city dwellers looking to move to a less populated environment. Situated on 37 acres of former farmland, Cumberland Crossing is centrally located to recreation areas, Cumberland Center and the town hall. Walking trails connect the community to the recreation area and...
For this month’s employee spotlight, we are delighted to feature Megan Blanchette. As GTA's Administrative Assistant, Megan supports the team with a variety of projects, and she’s also the first person you’ll speak to when calling our office. We’re so fortunate to have her as part of our team! What is your favorite thing about working at GTA? I love working with such creative minds! Everyone I work with has a different vision and I like to see how that is expressed...
From safety and accessibility to lighting and wayfinding, there are many considerations to weigh when designing for senior living. However, the key goal is to incorporate features that will allow seniors to safely age in place, maintaining as much independence, dignity and respect as possible. Starting with site design and layout, we’ll walk through some of the primary components of senior living architecture, sharing an overview of the elements that we focus on in each project. Large-scale considerations: Urban vs. rural environments Urban...
On March 10, 2020, Camden National Bank celebrated the grand opening of its newest branch located at 435 Maine Street in Damariscotta. Previously located at 4 Coastal Market Drive in Damariscotta, the bank officially opened for business on March 2. Designed by GTA, the branch includes a "high-tech, high-touch" banking center within an open concept floor plan. The 2,700 square foot building also includes private office space and a drive-through canopy. Attended by employees, chamber members, businesses, and supporters, the ribbon cutting...