Walking by this today made me realize how lop-sided the retail on this street will be...all new retail and lights, bars etc directly across the street from a parking lot and chain link fence...are there any plans to develop the other side of seaport blvd?
A couple of new renderings from Gale Int'l:
Nope. It's being a dick. To everyone who responded. Your justifications can F themselves as well.
I have no budge in me on discrimination, and generalizations about any group of people. The gist is, kids are not and can not be sophisticated, and therefore cannot mingle with the clientele we want.
If it had anything to do with liquor, the cut off wouldn't be 17. That's hogwash.
So elitist theater can suck it. So much for being part of a growing "neighborhood" that was supposed to have thousands of residences including families. The original plan had a school in the neighborhood, so why can't those kids go see a movie. If it's mostly hollywood fare, there's no reasons a group of friends can't go see "Transformers 17 - Attack of the giant metal fire attack of fire from the sky."
The second pic is the first time I really can say: that isn't Boston.
And, the with a parent only stipulation makes it even more ridiculous. Are they doing blood work at the door? Maybe the bouncers all work for Ancestry.com? If your older brother is 27 and wants to take you out... nope sorry. Or, your favorite uncle? Can your step mom bring you?
I suppose legal guardians would be acceptable, although not mentioned.
Maybe it was just poorly worded, but the spirit was there. And that spirit sucks.
The second pic is the first time I really can say: that isn't Boston.
Amen FK4, amen....the price of uniform, massive development. It's the new West End.
He added that nobody under 17 will be allowed in any of the theaters, and even then, only if accompanied by a parent - an older girlfriend, boyfriend or friend just will not do.
I don't disagree with you about the spirit sucking, but dude, he was in front of the LIQUOR BOARD. There are ordinances and laws that he needs to show he respects. Those specify "parents" with the understanding that that sounds good from a liability standpoint and will be functionally impossible to enforce. It really means "anyone who isn't just over 21 and who looks like they could be a responsible adult." Favorite uncles and step parents should be perfectly fine.
Beyond the alcohol thing - this is no different from when the Legoland Discovery Center banned adults not accompanying a child. It's 100% discriminatory, but our society allows discrimination by age when it is done in the name of maintaining a welcoming environment to a particular demographic.
Yes both sides will be developed.
From page 68 of this thread.
So elitist theater can suck it.
I'm ecstatic that they are putting in a theater for adults in the city. They have them outside the metro area and it's a great way to watch a movie, go out on a date, whatever. My wife and I stopped going to Loews DTX because the kids there don't care if their cell phones are out or not, if they are making noise, whatever. And who can blame them, they are kids. So this will be a nice alternative to Fenway (quiet old Brookline couples and stoned college kids, both of which are very tolerable if not welcoming in a move-setting) or Somerville (great place, better behaved kids but would rather not have to drive outside city if we dont' have to).