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    61 Preble Street | Port Properties Bayside Phase 1B | Portland

    Is it an optical illusion that makes the building look like it gets wider toward the top ... with the corners (with black windows) ascending out and up?
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    Portland Music Hall | Cumberland Avenue

    I'd agree with this 1000 % In addition to tearing down CIA, take down the parking garage and the Maine Health Building. This will clear the whole strip from Oak Street to Center Street. Build a new parking garage and hotel at the Maine Health location and expand for a longer and taller...
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    Falmouth Shopping Center Redevelopment

    I think you might mean this? https://www.archetype-architects.com/widgery-wharf
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    Augusta, Maine

    Redfern could have a field day up in Augusta building some in-fill and adding density.
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    Westbrook, ME

    I mentioned not long ago that it was almost done. They're digging the foundation for a second building now also.
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    Old Port Square (née Canal Plaza) | Portland

    This is massively helpful in telling the story - as well as depicting the approved heights as is. This could be a gorgeous new skyline if ever built. Honestly ... it's way overdue. If only Midtown were built as originally proposed (I think 16 stories?), though it would be behind the Portland...
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    Old Port Square (née Canal Plaza) | Portland

    It's the harbor view north and south that will be stunning for sure. But what's exciting will be seeing Mt Washington. It was always a treat to see driving down Whites Bridge Road in Windham. It might end up being highly photographed from the new tower. If they CAN build 30 stories, they...
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    Old Port Square (née Canal Plaza) | Portland

    Not too dissimilar from the pics I shared of 111 Huntington in Boston
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    Old Port Square (née Canal Plaza) | Portland

    I agree on the Hyatt - I love the design, juxtaposition, glass, and that it stands out. I'd love it if taller buildings in Portland become clad in glass or something else other than faux brick and other crappy materials trying to "fit in" so they don't offend anyone. Like the Casco ... just go...
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    Old Port Square (née Canal Plaza) | Portland

    I think if you squint enough to remove the brim of the hat - without it - it'd still look pretty great.
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    Old Port Square (née Canal Plaza) | Portland

    I'd say the one bonus for #2 is that the Soley's own the land and will want to develop it eventually. If not now (or the economy has a downturn), they'll want to develop it later when it rebounds. Who knows, by then the city height limit might even increase.
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    Old Port Square (née Canal Plaza) | Portland

    I think they should build to the highest potential currently allowed rather than shaving off any floors. This will inspire more builders to do the same.
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    Old Port Square (née Canal Plaza) | Portland

    If they were thinking "Lighthouse" ... they could have gone with a rounded beacon top like 111 Huntington in Boston
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    Old Port Square (née Canal Plaza) | Portland

    I can sort of understand this. I think it's an attempt to match the top of the other Canal buildings? I do personally LIKE the design ... though I suppose something more of a pinnacle, spire, or even a light house (like the supposed inspiration) would be nice. It is giving "Pizza Hut"...
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    Old Port Square (née Canal Plaza) | Portland

    @Portlander - I got my renderings! :p I like it - it looks better than any of the older depictions. I like the addition on Temple St. where the old teller drive through was. Looks like Novare Res might get a facelift - hopefully not pushed out. Though it is a big space - they could lose the...

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