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Is that where the new burger chain joint is going? The name escapes me, not smash burger or five guys....maybe elevation burger? Just a guess...

Patrick...congratulations and I know the city of Portland has just got a great guy in every sense of the word when it comes to working in urban planning. The best of luck to you!

I used to work in Lynn and I know they plan on developing the area near the GE Plant into commerical property. I am not sure if that area was considered a brownfield/superfund site. The area was used as a toxic dump stop for all the jet engines/chemicals left overs for years. I am excited to...

I know the Common man restaurant chain was looking at one of the mill buildings to open their first Manchester location. This would be a great addition to the area.

It would be great if they would add atleast another 1,000 seats to the arena so they can compete with Manchester for some of the major concerts. Seems very short sighted not to have a capacity expansion when renovating this outdated arena. I agree with Patrick, build the arena in the Bayside...

I read a few years back that the City of Manchester wanted to label itself a "Destination City." This would include weekend packages for daytrippers to stay overnight in the downtown hotels. The article also mentioned how bar times would be extended to 3am on Friday and Saturdays. Also, I know...

Patrick great point about this Rathband character. Portland, ME is not Portland, OR or Houston, TX when it comes prodevelopment. Sounds like Rathband belongs in some stuffy and phoney college town pontificating about globalization.

For any of you that have been to Storrs, CT, home of the University of UCONN you may know it lacks an urban or even village center for students/residents to enjoy. The state and town of Mansfield have had this project in the works for years, it is nice to see it getting off the ground finally...

The website www.thebollard.com has some pretty funny comments on this site. Its under the "My dump" section. Not a bad website either for a few good dry laughs.

Do you think the Thompsons Point arena could eventually be expanded? I know there is talk of Having the America East Basketball tournament in Portland. Although UMaine is currently renovating Alfond Arena and next to get renovated is Memorial Gym in Orono.

Corey, I agree with you on the improvements. I think this project is very short sighted and the arena will need to be replaced in another 15-20 years since other arenas of the same size and shape have been built/being built within a couple hours of Portland. Also this arena should be privately...

I wonder if the Cumberland County Civic Plans fall through, that Thompson's point might jump on board with adding an ice sheet for hockey and perhaps increase the seating capacity? Glad to hear they have updated the master plan and I think this development will have a positive impact on this...

I couldn't agree with you more MonopolyBag and Patrick. The Elm St./downtown area is nice spot to walk but that is just one stretch that maybe lasts 3/4 of a mile. I wonder if they will add any more skyscrapers/highrise buildings to this area? Culturally Manchester was traditionally mostly...

Patrick, living here in Manchester and driving around the city you almost get the feel that zoning was a "dirty word" until maybe 10-15 years ago. Manchester almost has the attitude similar to Houston, TX which is "it's my land I can do whatever I want with it." Someone brought up a great point...

Patrick, the Hart Center is a great small venue to see game, but walking around it you get the feeling it hasnt been renovated since it was built back in 1975. Your Uncle sounds like quite the athlete.

M.Brown, thanks for responding to my post. I understand that Route 3 is closer to the airport. My point is that the access road could also have been a short cut to I-93/Londerry if you are coming from Nashua or Merrimack.I was just wondering why the state wouldnt connect the airport access road...

Patrick- No I was born and raised in rural Connecticut, but after college @ Eastern CT State Univ. I moved to Woburn, MA and now Manchester, NH. I love traveling all around the north east and checking out different urban areas and sporting venues. Burlington, VT is a great college town, I would...

Does anyone know why they didnt have the airport access road connect to I-93? Seems like it only would have been another mile, if that of highway. Also are there going to be any exits off of the airport access road and what are they calling it?...

Does anyone know if Holy Cross plans on renovating the Hart Center? I wouldnt be surprised if they fix it up in the next few years. A great place to see a college basketball game when it is sold out.

Has anyone heard any news regarding a new UVM arena? I know UVM currently is not seeking public financing for it, but I havent heard anything about it. I know Fogel wanted to have a new arena built by now, but with the economic climate the way it is right now it would be tough to seek public...