The National Association of Industrial & Office Properties Advocacy

A graduate of Babson College, Roy MacDowell has over three decades of real estate investment and development experience, and is currently the president of the MacDowell Company in Weston, Massachusetts. Also having many professional, civic, and charitable affiliations with nearby organizations, Roy MacDowell is a proud trustee of his NAIOP office, which continues to advocate for issues affecting those in commercial real estate.

Now more commonly known as the Commercial Real Estate Development Organization, NAIOP has been supporting those in the industry for over 40 years. The organization offers educational programs, certification, networking opportunities, and exclusive job listings for developers and investors in office, industrial, and and retail spaces. The founders originally came together to seek standardized restrictions, building requirements, as well as more advantageous taxation.

In 2017, the NAIOP is bringing certain legislative priorities before congress, including tax reform, capital and credit availability and improved infrastructure to better serve the real estate industry. This is vital, and through things like the Day at the Capital program and lobbyist assistance, members can make a difference.

Babson College Improves Campus Wellness with NCAA Grant

An active member of the greater Boston area community, Roy MacDowell serves as principal of Baystone Development in Weston, Massachusetts. Roy MacDowell formerly sat on the board of trustees of Babson College, where he studied as an undergraduate. 

To encourage innovation, collaboration, and problem solving, Babson College strives to create a supportive, entrepreneurial environment. To augment these efforts, Babson recently received an NCAA CHOICES grant, which provides funding to the school’s Athletics and Recreation and Health and Wellness departments to improve alcohol abuse prevention on campus. With this funding, the two departments will work together to launch Project T.E.A.M., which stands for Team Engagement for Alcohol Management. 

Project T.E.A.M. will offer peer-to-peer education about alcohol abuse and wellness while also training student-athletes to become peer leaders. This approach emphasizes team bonding and community engagement, both of which speak to the larger entrepreneurial mission of the institution. While Project T.E.A.M. is being implemented through Athletics and Recreation, it will engage student groups outside of athletics as well.

Roy MacDowell Appreciation Video - The Rivers School

Roy MacDowell - Cronin's Landing Interview 1996 Part 1 of 2

ADL New England’s Confronting Anti-Semitism Program

Roy MacDowell, the former president of the MacDowell Company, oversees strategic planning and business decisions at Baystone Development as principal. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Roy MacDowell maintains an active presence within his community and he serves as an overseer for the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) of New England.

The Anti-Defamation League of New England, an organization dedicated to protecting the civil rights of all individuals, maintains offices in Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Through these offices, the organization offers numerous programs, including the Rabb Family Confronting Anti-Semitism Program.

Established in 1988 in Boston, the Confronting Anti-Semitism Program focuses on three main goals: increasing awareness of anti-Semitism among Jewish family members and communities, strengthening Jewish identity, and developing skills for handling incidents of anti-Semitism. In doing so, the program hopes to dispel many of the myths and stereotypes that are anti-Semitic in nature. It also hopes to instill a positive association with the Jewish identity.

As part of its work, the Confronting Anti-Semitism Programs maintains several initiatives. The Family Awareness initiative provides students in grades seven and eight with educational workshops focused on the impact of anti-Semitism in schools, while the Words to Action initiative hosts workshops that prepare college and pre-college students for responding to anti-Semitism in a constructive way. Finally, the Confronting Hate and Anti-Semitic Incidents (CHAI) initiative hosts workshops for adults who are seeking resources and strategies for recognizing anti-Semitism in their community.

The Boston Society of Architects Design Excellence in Housing Award

Since 2009, Roy MacDowell has served as a partner and the principal of Baystone Development, a company that invests in and develops real estate. In this role, Roy MacDowell is responsible for helping the award-winning firm determine its strategic direction. 

In 2000, Baystone Development received the Design Excellence in Housing Award from the Boston Society of Architects (BSA) in recognition of its work at Cronin’s Landing in Waltham, Massachusetts. Operated in conjunction with the American Institute of Architects, New York (AIANY) Housing Committee, which explores design and technology issues as they relate to housing developments, the BSA Housing Design Awards recognize projects that achieve excellence in functional, aesthetic, sustainable, social, or contextual design. 

Any architect or firm that currently operates in New York City or New England may submit entries of any housing type. Architects and firms based elsewhere may submit projects if those projects are in New York City or New England.

Frequently Asked Questions about Donating Platelets

Leveraging more than 40 years of real estate experience, Roy MacDowell is the principal of Baystone Development, a real estate developer in Massachusetts. Roy MacDowell is a former trustee of Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH), which operates a platelet donation program.

Here are some frequently asked questions about platelet donation:

Question: What are platelets?

Answer: Platelets are cells in the blood that help the blood clot to prevent bleeding. The average platelet survives for approximately five days.

Q: Why donate platelets?

A: Platelets are used in the treatment of cardiac, cancer, and transplant patients. In particular, platelets serve a crucial function for cancer patients, preventing serious bleeding episodes in the month following bone marrow transplants.

Q: How does donation work?

A: Medical professionals use a platelet pheresis machine to extract blood, remove the platelets, and then return the blood via a single sterilized needle. The process lasts between one and two hours, and individuals can donate up to 24 times per year. Prior to donation, donors should eat a healthy meal and make sure they are well hydrated. Further, donors should avoid ibuprofen and aspirin for 72 hours before donating.

The Rivers School - Taking Steps to Prepare Students for College

An experienced real estate developer, Roy MacDowell is a principal at Baystone Development in Weston, Massachusetts. Roy MacDowell remains actively involved in his community and is a former president of the board of trustees of the Rivers School in Weston. 

One main focus of the Rivers School is college readiness, which includes starting the college search process early. In the winter of students' freshman year, counselors hold workshops that introduce students and their parents to the college search process and give them an idea of what to expect in the years ahead.

The major work begins in the junior year, which kicks off with a student and parent workshop that discusses how the school helps students find the best college for their goals. The junior year also has regular “Fireside Chats” during which families address their concerns with college admissions deans or directors. 

Additional workshops are available for students involved in athletics and those planning on campus visits. Also during the junior year, a private family meeting takes place in which students and their parents talk about their college goals and expectations.

Technology in the Classroom at The Rivers School

A veteran of the real estate development industry, Roy MacDowell is a principal with Baystone Development in Weston, Massachusetts. Deeply involved with the community, Roy MacDowell formerly served as president of the board of trustees for The Rivers School in Weston.

The Rivers School believes in the importance of teaching children innovation and exposing them early to new technologies. Students at the school are supported with laptops and iPads to participate fully in the classroom and complete assignments independently. In addition, teachers are always looking for unique ways to bring technology into the classroom.

For example, in English classes, students use the Animoto video app to create trailers for the books that they read and make engaging presentations. Meanwhile, a ceramics teacher uses the Google+ network to connect the class. Through the platform, students can post peer critiques and maintain digital portfolios of their accomplishments.

Even athletics at The Rivers School are enhanced by technology. The cross-country running coach uses a video app to record runners and analyze their form with them on a frame-by-frame basis so that they know exactly how to improve.

The Babson College Zero Waste Challenge

The founder and past president of the MacDowell Company, a construction and landscape design firm, Roy MacDowell is now the principal of Baystone Development. In addition to being a recipient of a Massachusetts Historical Commission award, Roy MacDowell is a former trustee of Babson College in Massachusetts.

As part of its efforts to reduce its environmental impact and promote sustainability, Babson College has implemented a number of initiatives that challenge participants to live more environmentally-friendly lifestyles. Its annual Zero Waste Challenge, which tasks participants to produce as little waste as possible over the course of a week, is among these efforts.

During the week, participants must place every non-recyclable item of waste they produce into a clear bag while recycling or composting anything they can when they have the opportunity. This includes single-use water bottles and tissues but does not extend to other waste items containing bodily fluids. Participants must attach the bag to the outside of their person. The aim is to demonstrate the true weight of the waste each participant discards during an average week.

Supporting the Commercial Real Estate Industry - NAIOP

 

Roy MacDowell serves as a principal of Baystone Development, a real estate development company in Weston, Massachusetts. A committed real estate professional, Roy MacDowell is a trustee of the Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP).

Established in 1967 as the National Association of Industrial & Office Properties, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association has more than 18,000 members throughout North America. Dedicated to the principles of diversity, research, advocacy, education, and networking, the association is open to anyone involved in the commercial real estate industry, from investors to owners. The key to the association’s long-term success is the NAIOP Research Foundation, which helps the industry respond to and fulfill the needs of its communities.

The NAIOP Research Foundation creates and supports experts in the field in two different ways. First, the foundation offers an annual research grant program. Open to proposals that fulfill each year’s research topics, the average grant ranges from $10,000 to $15,000.

Second, the NAIOP Research Foundation offers a Distinguished Fellows Program, which is open to commercial real estate industry members who have demonstrated extensive knowledge or experience. Fellows give presentations during NAIOP events, serve on committees, and write articles for NAIOP publications.