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If you were to build even a 25k stadium in Portland it would probably be off the penisula. Where doea the city have 5 acres of undeveloped land? Maybe the midtown site is big enough? Then you also have to worry about the drainage and water levels.Parking becomes a factor. Althouhh we know...

Yes star wars influenced -farting out some old beans

I noticed Patrick started this thread. He probably can give us an update as I read in a midtown article he was working for Federated. But guessing he cant comment unless he has a friend on here, wink wink nudge nudge...just kidding But "Where have you gone Patrick? Bayside needs you!" He was...

Utilities are not underground? What a shame! I am still waiting the Federated project to take off. Or at least the vacant lot has something put there. Put the new arena there (capacity with ice at 12k) for when the arena opens in 2045 there will be plenty of pedestrian foot traffic.

FishingwithFredo you are 100% correct regarding Manchester's reputation. Growing up in Connecticut, most people I knew viewed NH as mostly Nascar dads and lily white soccer moms who are small minded. But once I moved here I realized southern NH is an extension of Massachusetts with the typical...

I live right off Elm street, close to the Armory and have owned a home here since 2012. I did not grow up in NH, but I appreciate how business friendly the city is, especially for getting feet on the ground in downtown/Millyard. The city and state are making Manchester a more walkable downtown...

Let them do the safety dance! Exactly. Many want to build their McMansion and then stop all development which they see as "harming the character of the city/town", but will complain their property tax is too much. Heaven forbid Maine increases their commerce and tax base.

The lot across the street from Murphy's Tap room is finally for sale. This is the lot next to the SNHU arena, formally Michael's hair salon. I am hoping this lot will be demolished and some kind of high-rise mixed development will replace it. Glad to see the infill in Manchester replacing one...

Is the capacity of Fitzy staying the same? I was hoping for some "end-zone" seating , but the blasted track was too important for the city. Also, I would bet there will be a new stadium down the road if ticket sales are in high demand. Probably not on the peninsula-maybe even in South Portland...

Nice Pictures! "I will rise again!" - a great motto for Portland, Maine. Portlander- I have a feeling you are giving all "Portlanders" who fear tall buildings anxiety! :) Downtown is starting to look more and more like a true urban core. Let's hope developers have some more high-rise...

I know Worcester is too far west for the Krafts to consider....but I think a collaboration with Holy Cross could work. Their football team could benefit as it could be used as their home field as well. Either renovate Fitton Field or build a new conplex on the HC campus. All private money and...

Great points- thank you for the clear response.

Welcome to Portland Maine, where we have the dullest and most depressing architecture in New England, but we will complain about having a beautiful cityscape. Don't get us started on constructing a high-rise over 7 stories!

I know what you mean regarding a domed stadium. I remember back in the early 80s there was some talk of building a dome in Boston. Glad they shot that down. Now I love an outdoor venue for football, but at least make it reflective of the region/area. The lighthouse is a cute feature, but at the...

Its a shame that a stadium with nose bleeds that far away from the field does not even seat 70k. I would have preferred the Krafts add about 10k more seats than add a massive scoreboard. Now get going on a new Rev soccer stadium!

Rise up! Now let's get a 20+ story built in Portland.....

I have to ask...Who is Foley?

Now who can afford that? My mortgage is $2100 a month and thats a deal in this housing crisis. Imagine going back 25 years and telling the locals in 2023 rent in Bayside will be close to 6k a month for a 2 bedroom? They would laugh at you! Portland needs a couple more 18 story residential buildings.

I remember seeing updated renderings a few years back- but probably was precovid. Yes the city would benefit greatly. I know some were concerned with the increase od traffic from the new office buildings by the water- but that is a very Maine thing to worry about. Portland is a city, traffic...

First thought that comes to mind is Blue back sq. In West Hartford on Steroids. Although happy so far not to hear of any chain stores and restaurants going in. These buildings are extremly blah- 1970 blah too.