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Third floor started on 1043-59 Cambridge https://www.cambridgema.gov/-/media/Files/CDD/ZoningDevel/SpecialPermits/sp336/sp336_amendgraphics_20210614.pdf

From Kendall

I'm in the neighborhood but not in that green building thankfully! Even so, there have been a couple days where I've been woken up to vibrations. I can only imagine how bad it must be for the building next to it. Still a lot of piles to put in.

The scale of this seems much bigger from above!

According to a thread on reddit from a mural artist, Firefly cafe is suppose to open next month. https://www.bldup.com/posts/firefly-cafe-to-open-in-june-at-boynton-yards

It's the first of its kind, "mass timber": https://www.mfds-bos.com/project/11-e-lenox/

Sorry for the picture from far away, but they've started clearing up 1043-1055 Cambridge Street. Seems like it's going pretty quick.

They were lifting more parts of the crane today. It's crazy how massive this thing is compared to its surroundings right now.

Union Sq Today

Found this 2021 update on 1043 Cambridge St, seems changes to elevator extending to roof. Not sure if its any closer to getting built, last update was 2018 https://www.cambridgema.gov/-/media/Files/CDD/ZoningDevel/SpecialPermits/sp336/sp336_appnarrative_20180330.pdf

Heh, you're right; by the numbers it makes sense. But in practice, it feels like it would be a bit stressful down there -- the intended spots are only 16' long, where a single SUV or minivan would easily overflow. (alas, dont have a big car in the city! 😄 )

Just unique enough to blend into all the boxes built in the past 10ish years. Looking at the plans, I don't understand how they get away with such tight parking spots. They have cars parallel parked in the garage to the point where I can't imagine how you'd even navigate in there.

305 Webster is finally close to being complete.