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So, if I'm reading this article correctly, it sounds like past deals have not gone the way they were planned and real estate has been left undeveloped while the money is pocketed for something else. Kressel doesn't want any money from the sale of The Winthrop Garage distributed until there is a...

Alto of other major cities have done this too. Seattle, New York and Los Angeles are the ones I know of. The cow molds are given to artists who have complete freedom to do whatever they want with them. They will be auctioned off later for a benefit.

I just took a walk down there this afternoon. It's still a pretty big mess and it's hard to imagine how it will actually look when it's finished. I thought the bricks looked really nice. I also walked over to pier 4 to take a lock at the new ICA. Again, it's a pretty big mess but it seems to...

Like I said, symbols don't make or break a city. There are plenty of great cities without symbols. But I think it is sort of an interesting discussion as to what becomes a symbolic or an iconic structure. The Golden Gate Bridge is not just another bridge. It's a symbol.

Of course there are great cities without recognizable iconic structures. And icons don't make a city. But Philly has the Liberty Bell which is widely associated with the city. I suppose The Old North Church is, in theory a structure that's thought of when Boston comes up. In any case, this...

I had a feeling that the city wanted to create a "landmark" building. that's why I mentioned possible architects such as Santiago Calatrava or Renzo Piano a few weeks back. It sounds like that's the sort of iconic building they're after. I think it's great. Thanks for that info, Shiz. By the...

Agreed. But those are much more residential streets that have beautiful existing architecture. Boylston street is an entirely different situation. It's all business and much of its architecture is pretty ugly. Not to mention that this is Apple. They're known for innovative design. I think the...

I was under the impression that they now have 65,000 sq. ft. That's a lot.

I get the feeling that since a lot of work is in progress and there's very little media attention surrounding it, other than negative articles, the end result is going to be anything but grand. It's really disappointing.

Mmmm. I like how crisp and clean the harbor water looks. Makes me wanna jump in and splash around. :P

I think the wide streets work well in that area. They tend to distinguish it from the rest of the city, whic, in my opinion, is not such a bad thing. Don't get me wrong. I think Boston is generally a beautiful city. But it's nice to go into different neighborhoods and get a different feeling...

Nice. But how about affordable housing for everybody? :)

That was her opinion. She actually felt that the layout was poorly designed.

It's worth the trip. I know somebody who used to work there. She was pretty unimpressed with the design of the office spaces.

*sigh*

I could edit it. But I sort of like it. :lol: But wouldn't you all feel badly if I really had a learning disability.

Oops. Sorry. :)

Who is the archetect foer the additions?

So, this will be the Caesar Pelli design? I think that's gonna be a good addition to the city. I do, however, wonder if it will affect the BRA's decision about Menino's dream tower.