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Apparently, as per a story I heard this eve on NPR, they were going to have to cancel another flight out of Louisville if they couldn't get the 4 crew members down there. Also never realized the "carriage of contract" we all agree to when we purchase tickets does not guarantee a seat on a...

They are considering putting a beer garden in the Greenway: http://www.bostonherald.com/business/business_markets/2017/03/greenway_eyes_beer_and_wine_garden

Not so long ago this area was a blank slate, from the start the city could have laid out the groundwork for smaller development parcels via a more dense network of streets and pedestrian ways, etc. Also tweaking the zoning code to to encourage small and varied ground level activation. Granted...

I agree with you on dropping fares for weekend or off peak users. I don't think, however, there is much room to surge prices higher on rush hour passengers, our commuter rail fares are already very high, I live in a close in suburb and pay $15 round trip plus $3 parking to go 12 miles into...

^ Yes, it's my recollection that this is a landmark district with strict controls over demolitions. The owner of the parcel let buildings on the parcel remain rundown and vacant until one day they either were knocked down by "accident" or burned to the ground - I can't remember.....

The difference between the subway and the commuter rail is the fact that a subway rider has no way to buy a ticket on the subway once on a train so POP might be a deterrent. However on a commuter rail, many commuter rail riders wait to "activate" aka pay for their ticket on their cell phones...

I'm interested how this is going to work without causing further inconvenience to riders. With gates at the station and no on board collection, I foresee many buying the cheapest zone possible, i.e, zone 1 ticket vs zone 5. Without any gates, does a buzzer go off when someone crosses the...

^ I always appreciate insight from those more knowledgeable in design and construction than myself. Maybe the economic reality of modern era construction is a reason that municipalities should play a more active role in regard to urban design outcomes, e.g., more design review or changes to...

Another middle age member here, I'm 46, moved to Boston from Nebraska in 1993. Over the years I've lived in Beacon Hill, North End, Charlestown, Roslindale and now with the family in the suburbs. Although I'm a lawyer, my undergrad degree was Geography and I took as many urban planning classes...

^ Agreed - the podium is too low; I'd rather see a better street wall. The same issue occurs in new construction over in the seaport too. I speculate the intent here is to make the tower appear slimmer but the streetwall suffers IMO.

Flatbread Pizza, candlepin bowling alley coming and other openings for Boston Landing in Allston/Brighton: https://www.boston.com/culture/restaurants/2017/02/15/wood-fired-pizza-candlepin-bowling-and-more-are-coming-to-brighton

Keep in mind any indian restaurant will have good vegetarian buffet options. Indian Quality in Kenmore Sq is good. Also Clover which started out as food truck now has regular stores and are a good option for a quick vegetarian lunch. If you happen to be in the financial district or downtown...

cladding looks like stone, rather than precast panels (or it's really high quality precast?)

As I posted in the general thread, the state's overly restrictive liquor licensing rules aren't helping matters. Frankly, I'm shocked places like the Tam, hub pub and biddie early are still hanging on in the core. The local dive/neighborhood pub are in high demand but the market pressure to sell...

Lol, there will be no peace until Sweetwater rises again

I think Boston's issue is exacerbated by it's geographically small size. Urban renewal erased scollay square, the city did everything in it's power to gentrify the combat zone and the surrounding theater district, BU took care of Kenmore Sq., Landsdowne St went corporate. The area around North...

The building looks good for a new build, the problem here is the conversion of use from commercial/nighclub/ tavern etc. to an institutional use where the public will no longer be welcome. Specifically, Sweetwater Tavern and the Estate Nightclub were closed for the dorm project.

A good read on local liquor licensing and reform efforts: http://www.bostonmagazine.com/restaurants/blog/2016/12/18/reform-liquor-licenses-boston/

I actually don't mind the new building, although not crazy about the planned use, my comments go to the market overall. It just seems that the market has declined over the years as far as retail vibrancy goes. My sense is there are more vacancies these days and underutilized retail spaces...

I'm waiting for some operator to make Quincy market unique, to give locals a reason to venture there frequently. This doesn't seem like the way forward but more of the same. The current retail model doesn't seem sustainable in the long term