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I found this while browsing Roger Ferris + Partners' site. RF+P is the architect behind the Kenmore North development. I'm sure this is intentional, but I cannot place it: "Eagle Commons" https://www.ferrisarch.com/eagle-commons.html My guess would be Eastie based on the name, but that's all...

So I guess anyone taking the Commuter Rail into North Station from now on is really booking a one-way ticket into Flavortown?

Yes, I'm still figuring out what to do with it. In past editions of the map, I had set up DMU/EMU service along the ROW, but I see light rail as the better option now. I need to figure out how I'm going to represent it (and where to take it) on the map here. Clarity. My idea was to...

A slight (and imperfect) refresh. I do have some problems with this one (in terms of hierachy of transit modes and stops, figuring out the Worcester Line/Riverside mess, etc.) and am working on a much more intensive revamp, which will take... a while. Edit: Sorry, van, didn't realize how large...

Honestly, I still can't believe this is happening. Great photos, FitchburgLine, thanks for sharing!

Norway maples were popular street trees in the 1950s-1960s as tall shade trees that grow well in urban environments. I'd argue it was ignorance over negligence here- the same qualities that make Norway maples suitable street trees also tend to choke other species out. This only became clear as...

Thanks for sharing, Hubman! I've let this map and other projects languish for a while now- I have a lot less free time than I used to- but I'm inspired by this thread and working on a new version. Look for it soon!

This is a great write-up. My experience with the Neponset is pretty limited, but I've enjoyed every minute I've spent nearby- on the river trail, exploring in and around Lower Mills/the old chocolate factory, even viewing the reservation from the Mattapan trolley. It's an incredible resource...

I'm also a fan. It's nice to see a facade with a bit of depth to it. If only they could have done similarly with its Phase 1 neighbor, which even now strikes me as the nadir of recent Seaport developments.

Correct! It's been slow going over the last two or three weeks, but it has been coming down over that time. Not much exterior work left now...

I stumbled across this over the weekend and I have to agree- I'm kind of surprised at how large it is. Not that I have a problem with the density, I just don't think it's contextualized well within the immediate area. It looms.

This is much more svelte than I had pictured. I like it!

As I recall, they were required to use hot rivets in the Longfellow Bridge reconstruction... but that was (hopefully) a one-and-done occasion.

I must see the New Haven garage. Wow. Thank you for sharing, BB.

Oh, yes. Please. I'm honestly surprised they haven't already- it's a very useful location and it looks like they could do it pretty easily from my admittedly layman perspective

I do think there's a gradient here... but I also think it's very (read: too) subtle.

I think Adjmi does a great job and I actually adore the design here- but I'd rather see a project that includes the promised performing arts center and grocery store, even if a design accommodating the two is lesser.

I think that it's important to keep in mind that these memorials were designed with careful and significant insight from the victims' families. While they are not the only people affected by that day, they've made it clear in the press that they're pleased with these projects, and I'd argue...

FWIW, 3902 (as a test train) and 3900 were in use on the E Branch today: https://old.reddit.com/r/boston/comments/b1ucdn/spotted_the_new_green_line_trains_today/?st=jtc2ok0z&sh=f2e0ba47

I know this will be a net positive for the area, but it's so... boring.