Search results

Re: 45 Province St I've seen worse (as I've seen better). Is anyone willing and able to explain, in layman's terms, the lack of 'real materials' used in new construction--I understand it costs more, by why is it now seemingly cost-prohbitive to use these whereas it was not in the past? Has...

Re: Patriots Place Bass Pro Shops. Yee Haa.

I live right around the corner from all of this . . . While I am not explicitly familiar with the developers plans for the current construction--it appears to be several multi-unit apartment/condo buildings in close proximity with a central parking garage, I would guess that the end result...

Having taking note of this a few times now in the past couple of weeks (since daylight savings time pushed the morning sunrise back an hour), I am confident to now say that, in my opinion, the Greenway from Rowes Wharf up to the Garden is pretty nice first thing in the morning. With the sun not...

Just noticed it recently. It is up in the Revere-area . . . not too far from the racing track (I am less familiar with the North Shore than I am Boston-proper or the South Shore). I will be flying back later today (and out again tomorrow) and will try and better locate it.

Whether one is of the opinion that these structures are ugly is just that, an opinion. My opinion is that they are graceful and a pleasure to look at. The three (four if you count the dinky one by the IBEW building) that are visable as you fly into/out of Logan--depending on the runway you...

A very good friend of mine that has been in the electric power distribution industry for over a decade has recently said that the technology has sufficiently progressed with photovoltalic cells and with wind turbines that an ambitious (perhaps currently-unrealistic) plan that would place...

Re: 45 Province St Very nice shots indeed! I agree on the cladding being a pleasant departure from the norm (as of late anyway). If my math is right, it looks to be about halfway up . . .

Actually, I tried to convince my wife that we should move to some of the new development in Eastie (the Porter Sqaure Lofts, for example), or any place closer to Logan . . . unfortunately she wasn't about to budge--she figures living in a town that borders Boston is close enough.

I live in Dedham and travel for work (~ 200 flights of year in and out of Logan). Honestly, while the Silver is convenient and fairly frequent. There are a three reasons why I prefer the Blue Line: 1. The exercise of walking from S. Station to either State or Aquarium (I seldom have move...

Re: New BU Tower Correct me if I am wrong, but compared to 24 years ago, the only significant difference in this view (skyline-wise) is 111 Huntington. I guess one could argue that 33 Arch St, espcially given it's color, adds to the view. All the other buildings constructed in the last...

Re: South Boston Seaport Thanx AC. I suppose the cranes I saw could be in use to remove the pilings that the restaurant was on. I'll be flying in/out of Logan twice this week and will try and take a closer look.

Re: South Boston Seaport Has anyone else noticed a few gantry-type cranes--no, not the ones over at Conley--along the waterfront directly in front of the new Renissiance hotel (I am pretty sure I spelled that incorrectly)? I was walking from the Seaport Hotel/BCEC to South Station Friday...

Hmm. Must have missed the news the day that came out. For what reason is this?

Re: Russia Wharf That first picture reminds me of a Hollywood 'old west' store front. Just missing two pissed off dudes to duel at high noon. Pretty amazing that they can [and take the pains to] do something like this.

I'll give you Paris [being a Real city in the absence of a major skyline] and I will likewise agree that there are numerous cities in the US (especially in the sun belt) with a lot of tall buildings but lacking much of city 'feel'. That said, if you were to list your top 10 cities in the US and...

Two quick (and somewhat off-topic) opinions. 1. If one feels that there is a member who contributes in ways that, for whatever reason, are found to be bothersome, simply do not read them. Those electing not to read some of Westy's posts might be missing out on some interesting information...

Re: Russia Wharf Having walked by the Russia Wharf project site several times during the past few weeks, a fair amount of demolition of the existing stucture [of the middle of the three buildings] has taken place . . . glad I was not out there earlier this week [in the cold, wind and snow]...

Re: Nashua Street Residences (North Station) Though I've followed this forum for years now (previously on the bsg page), this is my first post in quite some time--normally I do not feel as though I can constructively contribute to the discussions, but very much enjoy this forum as a means of...