Recent content by Seanflynn78

7 stories appears to be the acceptable size of a building before the NIMBY's and nose bags start to pontificate their concerns on a building being "too tall".

PWM Flyer, I have not seen any plans regarding inside Alfond arena except the ribbon boards, center hung score board, and maybe wifi/ new sound system. Then back when the first renderings were presented, I heard the capacity may be decreased, which would be a shame. Personally I think they...

PlantArch, you are so right! Urbanism is basically a dirty/scary word in the state of Maine. A prime example of Portland right now: "But Portland isnt Boston!"- current Portland resident regarding urban development. Meanwhile in Boston..... "Boston isnt New York City!" Then the forner NYC...

"You are looking live, at a sold-out New Balance Stadium!" City officials should call up the Kraft's and give them a deal they can't refuse for a new Revolution Soccer Stadium. No reason why you can't get the stadium built in Portland. The issue is I don't know where you can build a 15k-seat...

Are they doing any other renovations inside Alfond arena? Adding seats to the upper bowl? I know UNH made sure the Whit had a larger capacity than the Alfond back when it was constructed. But Alfond is such a better atmosphere when its sold out than the Whit. The new scoreboards look great...

Hey for us east coast guys that is absolutely a mountain. Our own mini mountain. Now go hike it :) I hiked to the top in 1994 only to see guys driving up to the summit. Some will argue Washington is more challenging than the trails on the west coast mountain ranges.

I understand Maine is getting a new basketball arena. What are the plans for the Pit? I read somewhere the columns holding up the roof cost too much to replace. The seats look ancient and they no longer have seats/bleachers on the court. Back in the 80s the capcity was around 2200. The old...

Does anyone know if Memorial Gym- The Pitt is getting renovated? I know the capacity is not 3,100 right now. I think that what the capacity would be after renovations for the 2012 reno that did not impact the actual gym. Now cleaning the place up a but should cost around 20-25 million.

The lakes region continues to evolve as now so many summer homes are now year round/retirement homes. Downtown Laconia seems to suffer a bit as it is not on the main strip/Route 3. I prefer Bristol over Laconia for vacation as it does not get as crowded. Newfound Lake is a great place where...

Hopefully this bus service gets used more than the Hartford fastrak. Talk about a waste of money for a bus route.

Amazing pics Corey! When a rural state such as Maine draws wealth to the urban areas from other parts of the north east there tends to be resistance for buildings higher than 6 stories. Plus the zoning board/local elected officials wants to make sure no one has a blocked view of Casco...

I think the old crones and codgers on the west end care. The less change the better in their eyes.

Is Hadlock field worth keeping as a baseball stadium? Have the Seadogs play a season in Old Orchard while they retrofit hadlock and fitzy. Fitzy + Hadlock could be a stadium similar to Providence Park in the other Portland. I am totally spit balling here but there really isnt much available...

Yes plus the owner of vape store held up the construction of 409 Elm - Red Oak apartment building. I am happy to see that area changing. I know the city really wants the Gaslight district to be the place to go to in southern NH.

I am curious about what will be constructed where the old Michael's hair salon building is located, adjacent to the SNHU arena. I know the property is currently for sale. Hopefully some apartments or mixed development. This is still technically the Gaslight district. Quite a bit a change in...