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    The Official MBTA System Map

    Definitely the alternate. The essence of transit maps is making reasonable compromises on geographical accuracy for overall legibility.
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    Worcester Infill and Developments

    More info - seems like WPI would still be on the hook for taxes for at least a few years. There is concern about the loss of hotel rooms - around a quarter of the current supply in the city: https://www.telegram.com/story/news/local/2024/08/20/wpi-hotels-mounting-criticism/74872510007/
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    Worcester Infill and Developments

    My alma mater is stirring things up - WPI wants to buy the two hotels in Gateway Park to convert them to student housing, and the local leadership isn't too happy about that: https://www.telegram.com/story/business/2024/08/19/wpi-hotels-student-housing/74859058007/ They question why WPI didn't...
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    Boston Skyline Photos

    Today, 8/18
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    Eli Lilly IGM | 15 Necco Street | Fort Point

    If living by the Nashua Street Jail ever became desirable there'd be blocks of the West End and Bulfinch Triangle marketed as "Jailside". If it's trendy, they'll run with it. Not that I think it makes much difference in this case - the two neighborhoods are close enough that it's natural to...
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    Registration of Kei vehicles in Massachusetts

    GBH's article was linked to on UHub today: https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2024-08-14/these-mini-imported-japanese-vehicles-may-soon-be-banned-on-massachusetts-roads I was surprised to see this pop up there, since it seems like such a niche thing, but I'm glad to see it getting wider play. This...
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    Bulfinch Crossing | Congress Street Garage | West End

    You'd be forgiven for thinking that photo was taken in 2003. A little bit of the Big Dig back in the heart of the city. Looks like a decent amount of sidewalk and road repair needs to be done before they open that back up. I'd like to see the brick sidewalks return but I have low expectations...
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    Cars

    Big Steve Park fan, obviously. Actually, plate numbers like that are passed down, here's a good Boston.com article on it - Frederick Tudor had the first license plate in MA, so the car is from someone in his family...
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    "Dirty Old Boston"

    I picked up these old coffee table books at the Westborough Library book sale last month, because I am now "Reminisce about my hometown" years old. They're all great, but the book in the upper left, Boston: Beacon for the New Horizon is the clear nostalgia winner. It's from 1994, partially...
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    South Boston Infill and Small Developments

    Those last couple of photos are E 2nd St. I had trouble pinning exactly where it was at first but it's next to the Greyhound garage. I've probably passed it hundreds of times but never really noticed it. The lot next to it on L has to be a target for development at some point.
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    Worcester Infill and Developments

    Just a general sad note - Wholly Cannoli has shut down: https://www.telegram.com/story/business/2024/08/01/wholly-cannoli-worcester-closed/74630117007/ That section of Worcester is an interesting neighborhood that feels like it's one real estate agent away from gentrifying. It's so close to...
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    Skylines and Developments of the US/World

    Way ahead of you! We ended up stopping there and they had an IndyCar exhibit (of all things!) during that time. Really cool place. Also a couple of extra photos of the Gaylord... And a few of the city. The Parthenon replica is really cool and in a nice park. The Grand Prix was held just...
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    AI Redraws Boston

    Those definitely feel "Dirty Old Boston" even if they aren't accurate representations. I like the sort of gothic skyscrapers the last one has - Boston has nothing like that but they totally fit somehow. Thanks!
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    Skylines and Developments of the US/World

    Nashville is fantastic! My wife and I went there for a friend's wedding a couple of years back and very much enjoyed it. We stayed at the Gaylord too and it was incredibly nice inside, almost a Disney-like experience, though food options could be limited at times. Broadway is nuts - we drove...

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