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    Ode to Brutalism

    Don't take this too seriously. Just a silly troll. 😁
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    🔷 Open Thread

    Oh wow. I guess I pre-judged based on the windows which, honestly, look pretty modern. Thank you for the context. I rescind my snarky comment.
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    🔷 Open Thread

    Can someone from Salem explain how this enormous landscaper storage facility got built on prime waterfront property? I'm guessing it went something like this: Land owner: "We'd like to put some luxury condos on this prime waterfront property." NIMBYs: "Are you nuts?!! This city is already over...
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    Ode to Brutalism

    I really like Stewart Hicks. not sure why he is doing these sort of gimmicky, wink wink videos now. This is the second one I've seen him do. Probably trying to appease the YiouTube algorithm like everyone else I guess. Edit: OR he could genuinely think they are funny and I am just being a...
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    The Ipswich | 2 Charlesgate West | Fenway

    You could be right, and I can appreciate that if true, but a giant photo of another city's public art is kind of sad.
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    🔷 Open Thread

    Fuck Adolf Loos
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    🔷 Open Thread

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    Gillette leaving Southie.

    I agree that there is a higher and better use for this site, but it's still kind of sad. End of an era.
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    Other People's Rail: Amtrak, commuter rail, rapid transit news & views outside New England

    Nothing new here but an interesting look at high speed rail across the globe.
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    🔷 Open Thread

    I have a BlueSky invite code if anyone wants/needs one. Just DM me - First come/first serve
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    Grounding the McGrath

    Mostly I was referring to the rather substantial new concrete walls that line the flyover. I would have assumed that regular jersey barriers would have sufficed if they knew it was all coming down in <10 years. But perhaps it is a regulations thing. Edit: Or it could be an engineering thing...
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    Grounding the McGrath

    Are we sure they are still doing this? Some of new infrastructure they have recently changed on the flyover looks pricey and permanent.
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    🔷 Open Thread

    I feel like this would be a lot simpler in Boston. :LOL:
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    State Street HQ | One Congress | Bulfinch Crossing | West End

    I still like it but it really needed to be at least either 30% narrower or 30% taller.

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