Recent content by TedG

Re: Columbus Center I think that what Ned is trying to say is that is that if he scans the records himself, and any one of you folks sees something in them that you don't like, then you'll all be accusing Ned of altering them. The only way to assure that no one can accuse anybody of altering...

Re: Columbus Center The better question is why did it start in the first place?

Re: Columbus Center Ned already told you why, if you would just READ it. The construction was not halted....it never started. The Turnpike never gave the developers approval to start building anything because they refused to provide the $295 million in performance bonds that their lease...

Re: Columbus Center Hi tobyjug, Thank you for your response and your thoughts; they are greatly appreciated. You are right that I am passionate about this project, but it is not because I don't want the site developed. I, as everyone here, would love to see a wonderful develpment on this...

Re: Columbus Center I would suggest to JeffDowntown, and all others who want Columbus Center to be built so badly that they don't mind paying for it: Have a meeting with the developer(s), whoever that might be, find out exactly how much taxpayper money is needed to build it, and then divvy up...

Re: Columbus Center No, they should not. Especially when the develpment is for luxury condos for rich people that the developer can already afford to build without subsidies.....the way it was proposed and approved.

Re: Columbus Center The issue is that Massachusetts taxpayers should not be subsidizing a luxury development so that the State of California can make more profit.

Re: Columbus Center This article confirms, once and for all, that California owns and controls this project....they're not just "silent investors" like many have argued. Also, if you read the comments from Boston Globe readers after the article, you'll find that the "widespread community...

Re: Columbus Center We all want something to be built over the Pike, but I'm not sure we all want our tax dollars paying for it....luxury condos and hotels for rich people..... so that Arthur Winn and the State of California can make more profit. I sure don't. If Winn spent his money...

Re: Columbus Center We have no way of knowing if public subsidies are really needed or if they?re just extra profit for the owners. The project was proposed (and approved) as being funded 100% by the developer, with no public money needed. The City of Boston hired real estate Certified...

Re: Columbus Center This is the most absurd thing I've ever read on this forum. I hope you're kidding??

Re: Columbus Center If you want to dislike someone who looks out for their own benefit at the expense of the entire city, then dislike Dianne Wilkerson....an elected official who has been up for sale to the highest bidder. As Ned said in the article, 20 or 30 minimum wage jobs are not worth...

Re: Columbus Center I agree that these two projects have nothing in common. One Franklin is a financially feasible project with competent deveolopers that can actually get it built, which is why they were able to get financing. Columbus Center, on the other hand, is a financially...

Re: Columbus Center Pelhamhall thinks the short brick buildings on Stanhope Street are ugly. I think glass and concrete skyscrapers are ugly. Ron Druker wants to tear down the historic Art-Deco Shreve's building and replace it with one of these. The MFA has already torn down half of its...

Re: Columbus Center Isn't Arthur Winn also the "mayor's buddy?"