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I am getting "403 Forbidden - You do not have permission to access this resource" errors when visiting AB on my phone. Laptop or iPad is fine. Doesn't matter which browser I'm using. I've cleared the cache and am on the same wifi network as the PC and iPad. Wondering if anyone has had this...

One of my favorite things over the years has been taking people to New Bedford for the first time. Lots of people think of the "gateway cities" as rundown old mill towns. There's certainly some of that in New Bedford, but the downtown area, waterfront, and Rodney French area look nothing like...

Yeesh, the last thing that area needs is a Taco Bell Cantina. There are so many better restaurants with more authentic food (and full bars) nearby. I think you're right about the challenge filling those new spaces. There aren't many local businesses that can afford the rent and liquor license...

Wish something could have been done to save it, but it's probably time for it to go. It looks like it could collapse on the tracks at any moment.

At the risk of being crucified for even suggesting it in a Biking in Boston thread, would it make sense to convert one entire side of Boylston's street parking spaces - for the entire length between Mass. Ave. and Arlington - to a continuous delivery/taxi/rideshare lane? I noticed the column...

Well that's fine news, I guess. I won't hold my breath until it's open, but progress is progress.

Yeah, I followed along on Instagram as soon as I saw the signs. There are occasionally progress posts, but it's soooooo slow and I worry it'll just die. However, I did see that he's doing a popup at AXL the next couple of Saturdays. My wife used to take spin classes there, so I absolutely would...

Bummer about Cafe Gloria. I'd been excited about that place for a while, but even by the time we moved out of Eastie, it didn't seem to have made much progress and social media posts were few and far between.

Love this thread concept and hope it keeps going. I think Plymouth somehow manages to fly under the radar, but it's actually a great spot to stroll. As disappointing (silly, even) as Plymouth Rock is, the waterfront is very pretty. There are places you can access the harbor, and plenty of...

Will Morgan's critiques of this building are fair and accurate. I don't hate this proposal, but I do think the site would benefit from something a bit more inspired since it'll be so visible from so many locations. Something like this can be buried deeper within the district with no ill effect...

Yes. And it's gone on since long before even the first proposal for the site, really. To be fair, my stance has evolved over time. I'm leaning towards "blow it up." I appreciate the art, the artist, and I think there are many examples that could/should be saved. I would still welcome any...

I actually appreciate the "mutual" decision to rebid rather have Leggat McCall and the state spend years going back and forth getting nothing done. That said, I don't see it as a "pivot." It's really just a second attempt that now includes the Lindemann and slightly updated language to fit the...

I'm on the 7:10 out of PVD usually once or twice per week (midweek, Tues/Weds/or Thurs). The most people I've ever seen waiting on the platform at SA is 6, with a handful of cars in the lot (10, maybe?). It's become a game to count the SA riders. Obviously this is anecdotal, but that's a clear...

Can't wait to check it out.

Yeah, I noticed the same thing. I've actually seen a few workers going in/out, but nothing that looks serious. I'd be surprised if it opened before 2025.

Of course. I'm speaking about Rhode Island since they'd likely be on the hook for funding the project (the RI portion, at least). Regardless of what the MBTA/MassDOT's equity concerns are, as long as equity in transit access carries the weight it does, RI/RIDOT would have a hard time selling a...

^Yeah, I see that as being the only way Phase II happens. Regular Newport service would be great, but I don't think there's an appetite for the effort it would take to make it happen. In terms of "equity," connecting reasonably affluent/touristy Newport/Aquidneck Island is far less equitable...

Wow, this is a major upgrade for the Green. In terms of bones, the Taunton Green has great ones. Lots of untapped potential. Adding housing right in the thick of it should help it turn around. It has a long way to go to catch nearby Attleboro, but this is still great.

Based on the eyeball test, this checks out. Even at peak times, the most people I've seen getting on/off at S. Attleboro is 4-5. I realize it's a holiday week, but I don't know that anyone boarded my train today.

The biggest reason I can think of is that the Seaport is essentially a city-center neighborhood whereas Assembly is not. It's an extension of downtown Boston. Assembly is much further outside of the city center and is part of an entirely separate municipality. And while both developments...