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Yes...yes it is. And this version somehow represents a downgrade from the original iteration at the top of this page.

Not sure what the employment status is of you fine Archboston folk, but if anyone else is up for a high-stakes 'urban improvement' prank, I have 200 gallons of green paint just waiting for middle-aged hijinks. We could crowdfund out inevitable bail money. Regardless, the long-game is that the...

I thought the office tower got chopped down from 324' (shocker, I know). The only info I recorded is that it's 237', but I can't confirm if that's to the top of the mechs or just the top floor. If it's only going to be 20 floors, I can't see it being any taller than 250'. Then again, a...

I remember it well. Over two years ago I reached out directly to the company in charge of the project to ask whether the long-delayed project was permanently shelved or just on hiatus. They said the latter (you can search that thread for this project for details). Well, it's the 2nd quarter...

Looks like they've almost finished Floor 50. If so, they have two more residential floors (both of them taller than average), plus the mech. Approximately 60 feet to go?

The floor they're pouring marks the beginning of the mechanicals; about 35 more feet till the very top is reached.

Feb. 28th. Not that I'm counting ;-). Then again, I don't actually know the actual implications.

Naive question: based on past experience, what's the best guess for when this project could/would be officially approved? Thanks!

Based on the diagram that DZH22 posted (Post #910), there are 4 more floors (3 of which are already in place in terms of the core), and then the fairly sizeable crown.

As parking lots go, I actually really like the classic brick. As much as I hate above ground parking lots, I can't imagine that the lab that replaces this will look better in its immediate environment.

So let me get this straight, BeeLine: you are both the most helpful provider of photo updates on like 100 projects each month, AND you contribute to the forum with a blend of information, logic, and kindness? You are a rare rose indeed, but we are lucky to have you.

Possibly in order to preserve the 'open space next to a major roadway' feel? I mean, why juxtapose the open space next to the pedestrian-only side of the water-fronted Fort Point Channel instead of the noise and fumes of a street?

If only Kenmore 'Whoops' Square took note.

Thank you very much, bigpicture7. That happies me up.

Thanks for the photos, Beeline. Regarding the headhouse in the last two pictures: I know there are other new ones being built, but this one looks very underwhelming/disappointing, the yellow lights on the drab gray concrete slabs, etc., feels more like a parking garage entrance. Apologies in...

Are you insane? Do you have any idea what the shadow impact would be on the nearby industrial lots and multi-lane highways? [When this was proposed, I commented: "At 254 feet, the building would be several stories shorter than the 300 feet allowed under the Dorchester Avenue overlay...

After the Hotel Buckminster across the street is demolished to become a lab, I'm half-expecting a 'THERE IT IS!' sign to go up as a response to the 'WHOOP' sign. It would be a signage 'call and response' from hell.

A small but not-insignificant update, from the project's official email update: "In the Tower Work Zone, the contractor has begun installing the tower’s deep foundation elements." This is the first confirmation I've seen that this element has begun (previous project updates stated...

Thanks to awood91's recent proposal link on the East Parcel thread, we have what might very well be the answer that many of us were looking for: the height to the top of the fin: 611'! [This is from the early August presentation]. Looks about right, I think?

Wow...., just...wow. The only thing that could be worse is if the billboard were turned around. Albeit barely.