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Re: Portside at Pier One it was quite a big handsome building.

Re: Portside at Pier One My old neighborhood. I agree. This is exactly the type of development that Maverick has needed for a while. As a matter of fact there are a few one story buildings but there are several three and four story ones also. Look around. There are a couple more plots that...

chillax guy I'm not interested in "shitting up" the state nor do I believe my "crazy flighty idea" <<< read!! could actually happen. I'm sure Menino, the residents and businesses would never have it. btw: not in your backyard? hmmm... makes one think..

I agree that there many, many minuses to building casinos in the state, especially in an urban area. An urban casino could completely destroy whatever neighborhood it is built in, causing an increase in crime, decrease property values, create some serious traffic issues... so on. There are...

Hi guys, I never really log in but...... I think a "What would you do" section, or recurring thread would be alot of fun and spur some creative juices. I am sure everyone has taken a look around said to themselves.. "heres what I'd do if I had the opportunity". Say the topic is ...

A friend sent this to me. I recall a plan a few years ago that called for a huge space needle like tower. Also, a plan to inject some high tech business into their downtown, which is quite big, but in bad shape. This city has alot of potential but, I think, it's unlikely to achieve it any...

Re: Trans National Place (Winthrop Square) Part 2 http://boston.bizjournals.com/boston/stories/2008/03/17/newscolumn3.html Friday, March 14, 2008 Towering problem: Developer still needs a land dealBoston Business Journal by Michelle Hillman Journal staff Steve Belkin is missing one crucial...

Re: New Street, East Boston multi-use project I grew up on New St. We lived there for a while after my dad left. I remember this area before the city built Lopresti Park. I still visit friend there. It was quite the mess of dilapidated old piers. I am so happy this is finally happening...

Talk about a walk down memory lane. Growing up in Eastie near Maverick (one of the best views of town there is!) I enjoyed watching alot of downtown towers going up as well as the wharf condos in the north end and charlestown. great set od photos!! thanks

Alot of these photos show real talent. I have seen many books with photos of Boston but have not seen some of the angles and shots of the city that have been captured and posted here. I wonder if an Archboston photo book is possible? (raise money for a pizza party) Anyone have any...

From Boston Globe Magazine A bunch of cool articles, graphics and links http://www.boston.com/news/globe/magazine/special_projects/2007/futureofboston/ Meant to do this a week ago but too busy. enjoy

I have been to the famous daves on rte1 in saugus a few times. the food is really good. they have some tasty drinks too. i've always recommended it to friends. enjoy

hey theres a long john silvers in malden on broadway sharing a store with a kfc

Station project to link MBTA to R.I. airport By Robert Preer, Globe Correspondent | July 18, 2006 WARWICK, R.I. -- A ceremonial groundbreaking yesterday marked the start of work on a new train station that will be within walking distance of the T.F. Green Airport terminal here. The $222.5...

Armenian memorial on Greenway gets go-ahead By Thomas C. Palmer Jr., Globe Staff | July 7, 2006 Despite opposition from Mayor Thomas M. Menino and community leaders, the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority is paving the way for an Armenian genocide memorial park on the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy...

Speaking of Winthrop Sq. Is this action in response to criticisms he received @ Winthrop Sq. It really seems a bit suspicious that he has finally focused on this problem, which is one that gets under alot of peoples skin. "Why is he worried about a big building?" "Why doesn't he fix the...

Form The Boston Herald By Donna Goodison Friday, June 23, 2006 http://business.bostonherald.com/businessNews/view.bg?articleid=145077 When city of Boston workers confiscated freestanding signs from Newbury Street businesses last Wednesday, they essentially took away their customers as well...

is this the plaza?

By Beverly Ford http://www.globest.com/news/598_598/boston/146703-1.html WORCESTER, MA-Boston-based Berkeley Investments Inc. has signed a development agreement with city officials to transform a vacant outlet mall into a $583-million pedestrian friendly mix of shops, offices and residential...

From Banker and Tradesman Partnership Moving Rapidly on Plans for Fargo Building By Joe Clements A partnership of the Beal Cos. and Rockpoint Group, which acquired the Fargo Building in South Boston earlier this spring, plans to use the property as a home for office tenants. Perhaps no Hub...