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That's excellent news (I was afraid construction might pause due to financial considerations) -- so thanks for the update.

You're entitled to your own opinion, but not your own facts. Boston's policies exist for the express purpose of trying to actively REMEDY centuries of systemic oppression -- systems fostered by both the private and public sectors. Jim Crow existed in order to actively PERPETUATE systems...

Yes (though hopefully Masshole will be able to relocate across the street). Proposal is for 37 residential units, including 8 affordable, with (happily) only 12-15 parking spots underground, which would be the first in East Arlington that I know of. I've posted two images from the proposal below:

Indeed, they are. The previous school almost lost accreditation due to its dilapidated state. The façade (with large classical columns from nearly a century ago) and set-back of the previous high school was really nice, but the columns couldn't be preserved. On the plus side, now the...

My skyline-loving heart cries itself to sleep every time I see a faded silhouette of the building that will never come to be (in the next decade anyway). Simon-at-Copley, we hardly knew 'ya.

647' was the height to the tippy-top of the highest wing above the mechanicals, but most of us on this board are pretty sure that at least 30-40' has subsequently been taken off due to structural/wind concerns, etc. I hope we're wrong, but I think this will only rise to around 600 or...

Question for the board: to the best of anyone's knowledge, what is Kim Janey's most likely 'personality' when it comes to Chiofaro's project (and Hook, and the dozens of other projects held up on account of this ruling)? Or are her views somewhat irrelevant unless she runs/wins the position...

Yeah, I've been thinking the same thing every time I see the steel grid taking shape. Like a living space, it feels like just an extra 5-10 feet of space the current ceiling line would make a major difference (certainly a far cry from the vaulted spaces that define many of Europe's finest train...

Not a 'good news' update, unfortunately, but...at least the project is still being actively pursued. From yesterday's Boston Globe article on Kenmore Square's past/present: "...On the other side of the Buckminster, developer Robert Korff has city approvals to build a flatiron-shaped...

Missed it? No. In denial? Yes. I had written, "Now, if only it could be big and great" [italics added]. In light of your reminder, I now appreciate that one of my two wishes came true.

"This will be one big hall." Big? Yes. Now, if only it could be big and great. (thanks for the great photos).

Apologies for the bump, but there is a time-sensitive 'action item' that is highly relevant. I just received the following email (see below); I hope some of you will be able to attend/contribute. "We wanted to share a few new project and neighborhood updates with you. This Wednesday, March...

If I'm not mistaken (and I sincerely hope that I am), the final design took about 25-40 feet off the tip of the fin (due to wind-resistance that the structure would've encountered). As a result, one side of the fin will still be taller than the other, but not as much as originally depicted in...

Back Bay Station tower #1 (residences) 34 stories ~413' (approved Nov, 2017) Back Bay Station tower #2 (offices) 24 stories 390' (approved Nov 16, 2017) I may be missing a third 'tower'; apologies if so.

Not soon enough.

1) Deeply appreciate the photos, Bren924. 2) I have seen the rendering of the vaulted arches that will go over the main platform area, but are there any renderings of what the individual platform areas for Tracks 1-10 will look like? With the entire area covered by the expanded bus terminal...

The equivalent of 3 more floors to go (1 more floor plus the double height mech), based on my best estimation (which is about as good as most peoples' mediocre estimation, so please correct as needed).

Bad news: I wrote to the architecture firm responsible for the lobby work (Bruner/Cott) to ask about the tower portion. The head's response: "The residential tower was never part of our work for HT. Our understanding is that it is on hold indefinitely." Given that the theatre's web site had...

Agreed. I have the commenter in question on "Ignore," [i.e., "You are ignoring content by this member."], but they still manage to pop up at least once or twice a week as a result of another commenter rightfully telling them to stay on topic.

This site has been overdue for an erection for so long that I nearly asked my cousin to prescribe it Viagra. And now that this day is here, I couldn't be more proud! The bus station decking has really begun. Hopefully, the project remains on target to start doing heavy foundation work during...