Recent content by Dr. StrangeHat

They're still planning on moving the field closer to the stands or the stands closer to the field, right? You can still see part of the track at the bottom of the picture.

Challenge is that this argument, while very valid, falls on deaf ears for a lot of people around here (not in this forum, just in general). They don't want height at all. None. Period. To them, the stubby buildings are part of the "character" of Portland, part of it's "charm." They fear Portland...

I actually think that development we're referring to also sits partially in the former ROW.

And tear down this new building constructed in the ROW a few years ago:

When the setting sun hits that building just right, it looks spectacular.

Really? Couldn't possibly have been worse than some of the things I said about him on this forum back then. :ROFLMAO:

According to their brochure, the company's jetways spec to R-14. I also count three separate HVAC units on top. https://47213396.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/47213396/pdf/SteelGlass_Truss_Sell-Sheet_C2024.pdf

This is helpful for me. Seeing this, I actually like the canopy better than no canopy. I think the canopy would work better if it was trimmed back a little. That would make it look less like a hat.

Scanning through comments on the various media and social media articles on this, it seems roughly >90% opposed, <10% in favor. Not surprised at that.

Despite what some may think of the crown, I think we can all agree that this would be a very distinctive piece of the skyline, which is what you want for your tallest building.

I've always been a fan of Key Bank Plaza in Augusta. When I first started getting into architecture and development around Maine, I was surprised to discover it even existed. I was only 8-9 years old when it was built. It has always stood out to me as an example of Augusta's potential to have a...

What's the over/under on a new "Keep Portland Livable" type organization starting up to oppose it? I'll even take bets on their main talking points/objections: Shadows that will make the Old Port dark 24 hours per day Winds that will take you off your feet and sweep you into the Atlantic We...

All things considered, they really did hit it out of the park with those additions

So, if I gather from the commentary here, it seems Portland needs a new arena solely to attract either NCAA basketball or hockey tourney games? Because that's what you guys have been basically debating for 2+ pages now. :ROFLMAO:

I did hear a rumor several months ago that the new owner of the Mariners wants to build a practice facility closer to I-95, either Rock Row area or mall area. That facility would potentially open up the opportunity to tear down the civic center and rebuild. The Mariners could spend a few years...