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^ What? Unfortunately, more development, by itself, is not going to fix the problems facing Mass's economy. We simply don't have the kinds of industries (manufacturing, industrial, back-office work) that provide lower-skilled workers with upward mobility. And these industries aren't going to...

By standing out, it's a perfect fit New ICA shows that Boston has become more accepting of contemporary ideas By Robert Campbell, Globe Correspondent | December 10, 2006 Everyone seemed to be saying the same thing last week at the party that inaugurated the Institute of Contemporary Art's...

Columbus Center has been handicapped far more by construction costs than the approval process (which was indeed onerous but probably not much worse than what a similar project would experience in any other big American city). Obviously, the project will provide benefit to the city. The issue...

I don't understand why people don't like the exterior. It has interesting massing with the dramatic cantilever, the steps (as grand an urban gesture as any) provide an inviting public space, the extensive use of glass should activate the exterior (because people can see all the activity going...

Are you joking? This is shaping up to be the best building in Boston in decades. It takes spectacular advantage of its sight and will hopefully inspire surrounding developments to match its design quality. Do you just not like contemporary architecture? Should it have been red brick?

I can't wait to see this building in person!

I'm still rather disappointed by the design...that's the best Piano could come up with? It looks like any other bland Boston box, except twice as high. The proposed garden/observation deck at the top is a cool idea, though.

Just to be clear: It's not the city's duty to bend over backwards and accept whatever the developer wants. I think we're sometimes a little too biased towards developers on this forum -- do we really believe that a developer should be allowed to build whatever wherever?

Worcester's $1 billion bet Previous attempts at downtown urban renewal failed, but now a new development of condominiums, shops, and eateries hopes to fill in the city center By Megan Woolhouse, Globe Staff | October 1, 2006 WORCESTER -- The empty downtown of this worn-out city has seen...

Now batting: Fenway area remake Developers aim to turn unsightly strip near ballpark into urban chic By Ron DePasquale, Globe Correspondent | September 30, 2006 Fenway Park is a celebrated early-1900s landmark, but the strip of Boylston Street near the ballpark has long been derided as an...

Well...it's not especially inspiring, but at the same time it definitely isn't an office park or towers in the park. The plan shows promise and the fact that they're actually investing in real architecture design (as opposed to the tired, faux brick sh*t we usually get Boston) is a hopeful...

I don't think the Seaport district was actually planned by urban planners and designers -- more like lawyers, politicians, and bureaucrats. :?

That cupola looks utterly fake and completely out of proportion to the rest of the building. And I hope that's not the final color....

This is ridiculous. Taxpayers are supposed to shell out money so that a developer can make a few extra bucks? Give me a break. I want this project to get built as much as anyone and believe it should have been allowed to go higher. And -- yes -- this approval process was unnecessarily drawn...

Are you being sarcastic?

Just out of curiosity, what's up with the (what looks like) green fences in the rendering above? It looks like they block of the sidewalks in parts...I sure hope they're not turning CRP into more of a gated community than it already is.

My bad... Someone's already posted this in the Northern and Greater New England forum.

I've heard mention of this project before, but don't know much about it. Supposedly, Worcester's undergoing some major transformation. Does anyone know more details? from Globest.com: Worcester Approves $583M City Square By Beverly Ford WORCESTER, MA-Boston-based Berkeley Investments Inc...

Of note: Miami Beach-style high-rises coming to Revere Beach Boston Business Journal - June 16, 2006 by Brian Kladko Journal staff REVERE -- The comeback of Revere Beach has gotten a big boost by a developer who plans to build a 242-unit condo project on Ocean Drive that emulates the sleek...

Wow. Talk about unexciting....I'm pretty disappointed with these selections. Very safe (bland) work.