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The article below doesn't directly address NE's low-density development patterns, but rather the consequence of those patterns. My earlier comment was just meant to dispel the myth that suburban sprawl is a sunbelt problem -- many Mass. residents live in low-density towns where you have to...

The last thing Massachusetts needs is a third ring road encouraging more sprawl. We already host some of the lowest-density development in the nation (even compared to Sunbelt sprawl, which tends to consist of tightly packed subdivisions). In fact, I think the state ought to focus on repairing...

City-owned parking spaces are assets which the city should take full advantage of -- why should we give them away for cheap? Right now, the city is subsidizing the parking. Charging the market rate does not constitute price gouging; the prices right now are artificially low, which is what...

B is for Bland

Being a fan modernism (including the more brutal styles), I almost never say this, but this proposal looks downright Stalinist...I hope they change the design, to make it less, you know, prison-like.

My bad. Didn't realize we already had a thread going.

You serious? This building is horrendous.

Those are pretty bland....but I agree that we should reserve judgment. The architects have been selected, though (it was announced a while back)

Meh... :?

The interior of the mall will be a very important public space for the Seaport District -- whether we like it or not. Moreover, mall interiors do not necessarily have to be schlock -- there are good ones. Also, we shouldn't assume that Waterside Place will have the same tenant mix as a regular...

Given the fact that this is basically a Big Bad Mall, I'm very impressed with the design. This seems to be an example of the ICA inspiring better design in the area, as the initial designs for Waterside Place were far more bland. Of course, it'd be nice to see some renderings of the interior...

very good. that ruling was bad news for economic development.

Wow...MacAllen is looking f*cking sweet! I believe it was designed by Office dA, which is one of the most creative firms in Boston right now. I hope it sells.

from Business Week: February 26, 2007, 12:00AM EST Bohemian Today, High-Rent Tomorrow Creative types are essential to urban and regional economic growth. Here's why?and the cities artists should flock to now by Maya Roney Want to know where a great place to invest in real estate will be five...

^ What do you mean?

I'm also skeptical about the plans for Barry's corner -- the current plan does not have enough high density development around intersection to create the kind of vibrancy they want. I'm guessing that Harvard assumes the parcels adjacent to Barry's Corner that they don't control will get...

I don't think anyone has posted this piece by Campbell (sorry if it has been) Note that some of the ideas for fixing City Hall are pretty cool. THE ARCHITECTURE Brutal, powerful structure of 1969 is now out of style By Robert Campbell, Globe Correspondent | December 13, 2006 As much as...

Architecturally, City Hall is one of, if not the, most important buildings in Boston from the last century. Tearing it down would be a travesty. No, it's not perfect, but not all of the problems stem from the building's design: - for one thing, it's been poorly maintained and has not had any...