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cladding looks like stone, rather than precast panels (or it's really high quality precast?)

As I posted in the general thread, the state's overly restrictive liquor licensing rules aren't helping matters. Frankly, I'm shocked places like the Tam, hub pub and biddie early are still hanging on in the core. The local dive/neighborhood pub are in high demand but the market pressure to sell...

Lol, there will be no peace until Sweetwater rises again

I think Boston's issue is exacerbated by it's geographically small size. Urban renewal erased scollay square, the city did everything in it's power to gentrify the combat zone and the surrounding theater district, BU took care of Kenmore Sq., Landsdowne St went corporate. The area around North...

The building looks good for a new build, the problem here is the conversion of use from commercial/nighclub/ tavern etc. to an institutional use where the public will no longer be welcome. Specifically, Sweetwater Tavern and the Estate Nightclub were closed for the dorm project.

A good read on local liquor licensing and reform efforts: http://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/blog/2016/12/18/reform-liquor-licenses-boston/

I actually don't mind the new building, although not crazy about the planned use, my comments go to the market overall. It just seems that the market has declined over the years as far as retail vibrancy goes. My sense is there are more vacancies these days and underutilized retail spaces...

I'm waiting for some operator to make Quincy market unique, to give locals a reason to venture there frequently. This doesn't seem like the way forward but more of the same. The current retail model doesn't seem sustainable in the long term

Couple of more downtown breakfast spots to mention: Bean and Leaf on India St. near custom house tower - very good, order at counter and grab a table type place Capital Coffee shop and Fill-a-buster on Bowdoin St by the state house Hi Spot Deli around the corner on Beacon st. near the parker...

I'm pretty sure the building was torn down in the mid 1990's. I still remember a globe article from that era that called attention to a rash of historic buildings that were being demolished over a short period of time. A few buildings in the combat zone along Washington St., two buildings for...

Had no idea of the history of that building, despite walking by many times over the years

Re: The Merano (Parcels 1B & 1C) | Bulfinch Triangle | West End It was a 2 story McDonald's in the 1990's, I'm not sure when it closed....

Re: NorthPoint Cambridge (The one that was train yards, the big plan.) Although not commercial buildings, there are many homes that straddle the Brookline/West Roxbury line including a large apartment complex. It is my understanding, homeowners get pro rated tax bills from both Boston and...

I haven't been to Assembly, so I can't speak from first hand experience. I'm sure it is an enjoyable place and will likely be successful for many years. However, some on the forum are more optimistic than I am in regard to it's potential as an authentic urban neighborhood. I don't expect it to...

The neighborhood bars with "character" or unique atmosphere are not likely disappearing due to lack of appeal but due certain economic pressures and incentives created by overly restrictive regulations. I particularly blame the outrageously high cost of liquor licenses for the demise of many...

Re: Offical City Hall Plaza Proposals While still a work in process, the new Govt T station has changed the space between it and City Hall for the better. Admittedly, it couldn't get any worse so it's pretty easy to improve the area, but still, it just feels much less forlorn now, at least in...

Unfortunately, I have to agree after seeing it in person the other day. Windows are not nearly transparent enough. The Franklin St. ground level side is sterile and appears to consists of mostly a lobby. At least on the Franklin St. ground level side this is a downgrade from the old pre-war...

eating lunch on the greenway today with co-workers, we all mentioned the same thing.... This time of year, crystal clear days with no haze at all

Also a large VA facility in Brockton on a huge parcel of land right off route 24

Re: One Seaport Square | Parcels B-C@Seaport Sq. | Seaport Anyone else feel that the podium portion of this building should have been taller in order to appropriately fill the urban space in this area? The street is very wide here and I think taller streetwalls are needed to contain the open...