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10.25.24

Did someone forget to plant a tree here?

LA Burdick opening a third Boston area location in Coolidge Corner: https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2024/10/la-burdick-to-open-in-brooklines.html

10.20.24

Another update on the Jackson-Mann Community Center: https://dailyfreepress.com/2024/10/16/boston-delays-new-allston-brighton-community-center-resumes-services-at-jackson-mann-site/

The Porter Square pigeon flock often likes to roost on top of the Target, making for a funny visual.

Was in Fitchburg today and noticed this new affordable housing project across the street from the Fitchburg Art Museum (looks like a rehab of an old building). I think it the Fitchburg Arts Community. Also, a few random Fitchburg shots!

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/10/17/metro/boston-property-tax-proposal-alternatives-future-financial-worries/

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/10/15/business/hasbro-headquarters-move-boston/

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/10/13/metro/one-dalton-puts-35m-penthouse-market-sale-would-be-priciest-buildings-history/

+1 for Vinal. The English muffins there are stellar!!

Pretty good deep dive into the recent opening of this building. All the commercial space is vacant, but glad to see 48 income-restricted apartments included. https://www.cambridgeday.com/2024/10/08/business-tower-40-thorndike-opens-with-party-inclusionary-homes-office-vacancies-and-a-plan/

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/10/11/business/boston-office-market-downtown-covid/

Fantastic shot. My favorite building in the city.

I feel like this list is far too expansive--some of these are nice spots, but absolutely should not be in the conversation for best coffee. That said, all the usual suspects for excellent coffee are there: George Howell, Ogawa, Broadsheet, Gracenote, Recreo, Nine Bar. I also think Curio...

Latest slate of restaurant openings: https://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/2024/10/07/iggys-cafe-croissants-more-news/

https://newbedfordlight.org/laws-to-trigger-new-housing-headed-for-council/

Wasn't sure if there was a better thread for this, but the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority recently released its Grand Junction Transit Feasibility Study: https://www.cambridgeredevelopment.org/grand-junction-transit-feasibility-study

A couple of small projects:

New Grand Junction path extension is partially open: