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It's good to hear a renewed call for accelerated bike/ped safety improvements following this tragedy. But it's sad that it always seems to take a death to catalyze significant or speedy safety interventions. Given the victim was a Boston Latin and Liveable Streets alum, former Wu intern, and...

Looks a little like one of the 1980s / 1990s-era New Urbanist developments

7/2/26

7/2/26:

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/06/30/business/midwood-downtown-boston-housing-proposal/

Roadway construction on Third Street associated with this project will upgrade storm drains, curbs, sidewalks, and bike lanes. Local traffic detour begins next week.

Was in Pittsburgh recently for work and had a great experience using the transit system. Rode the subway / light rail, inclines, and a ton of buses. The downtown free fare zone for the subway was great, and the bus system was very easy to use and seemed to have a great mix of coverage and...

I did and it was well worth it! Plus a few other misc. shots:

In Pittsburgh this week for work. Very photogenic city!

The CN Tower from the lakefront in Toronto this weekend:

Update on this project: https://csindie.com/six-story-condo-building-wins-muted-approval-for-an-odd-lot-in-east-cambridge-beset-by-changing-laws/

Just FYI that project has a dedicated thread! https://archboston.com/community/threads/1270-commonwealth-avenue-old-cvs-site-allston.6621/

6/13/26. I expect it should be gone this week!

6/13/26