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I think the general difference between Portland and Boston is that in the latter, the city works with developers at a higher or more thought-out level. In Portland, the city seems to be an obstacle to create anything smarter or conducive to a master plan for what's best. Bayside is a prime...

The more I look at and think about the new design, maybe it's not that bad after all. Portland is certainly not Boston, and thus almost anything is better, really. I'm focused and excited now for 10 World Trade Center in Boston. When that's done, this area of the Seaport will be discussed and...

JP Morgan Chase has 20,000 employees in Columbus. I'll bet there's a connect here, for the upper level of execs. We do know that in June the rich arrive to drop their kids off for summer camp. One summer in June, I counted 36 private jets on the tarmacs. And MAC Air Group sees some celebs...

I've never seen so much vitriol in the PPH comments section.

Moreover, if 142 Free Street had been flipped around and placed next to the Clapp House, it could have been three structures connected at the back of the main PMA with an all-glass corridor pathway (behind and somewhat invisible) representing three different types of architecture and historical...

Next week I'll post images of the article pages from the 1983 feature and cover piece in Architectural Record praising the Cobb addition. It's truly an architectural and artistic crime to deface this building. But anything is possible with "woke ideology" gone wild. And that's what it is if you...

I grew up in Saco and one of my high school alums who has a business there said the city "leadership" is well, let's say not up to par. But Biddeford's is the opposite. We've seen the evidence of that. Any land available within walking distance of the train station should be developed into...

For the green area, just ad a fire pit, cornhole and offer some brews and it's ready to go (for the sunset and after, that is).

The listing... https://www.apartments.com/the-casco-portland-me/te6edkb/

And yet another letter of opinion in the PPH. I had no idea they were cutting costs like this, basic housekeeping. Perhaps some of the director's 575K annual salary (and bonus, whatever that is) can be used for some basic necessities like housekeeping and touch up. The director has certainly...

Well, look at this. The largest and most dynamic skyline image print is not at the Jetport or the chamber of commerce or a big fancy restaurant. It's at Jordan's Furniture. Go buy a chair or a lamp. (And their rope gym for kids is incredible!) Show this to Bradbury.

Dick and his rock wall are underwhelming for this area, of which sees visitors from all over the world. The Jordan's Furniture stores at the Maine Mall and in New Haven hold more wow and fun with their massive kids' rope gyms (and stunning light shows). Yes, furniture stores.

Yes. If I was given a canvas to paint for this area, I would create a skywalk connect from Portland Square to diagonally connect Cross Insurance Arena (hate this name), then run it down to the museum with another connector going across to the Holiday Inn. This way, pedestrian traffic is...

The author of this letter is either confused or implying something incorrect. 142 Free Street was never anything of use or contributing for the PMA. Nothing. Before the Children's Museum it was a church for 85 years. If anything, pious people next door would have been a hinderance to art...

Some fun comments, etc. in this Reddit page... Not sure if it's large enough to be classified as an orchard, but it's certainly a disconnect for the peninsula. And can you take dibs on a piece of land just by planting a few trees that bear fruit?

Replace maybe one car with one like this and make it reserved seating with a $15 per seat upcharge. Create an app purchase and delivery system for food and drink like the airlines do, for the entire train, with more and higher priced offerings. The Downeaster has potential to bring people up...

Still on the website. But that doesn't mean much. I'll try to get an update. I have a friend who knows Jim Brady rather well. https://www.fathomcompanies.com/developments/385-congress-street

The video I shared and the official talking on camera discusses it, so yes.

Yay! I'll be in town soon after the opening. Want me some time in their herbal sleep cocoon. https://www.mainebiz.biz/article/from-smart-alarm-clocks-to-seaweed-wraps-48-room-luxury-spa-hotel-set-to-open-in-portland

This plan appears wise and realistic. The empty lot in Portland Square should have something at least 300 feet in height. Creating zones with varying heights ensures better or enhanced architectural results for a city. One that I can immediately think of is Boston's Seaport District. True, it...