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I agree - I have a much bigger problem with that awkward plain residential building in what should have been the jewel of the neighborhood overlooking the park. That REI gets pretty good business now, and will do even better the moment that path opens.

I like these guys.... "If not here, then where?... The alternative to the thoughtful redevelopment of Sullivan Square is the status quo of junk yards, outdated and underperforming industrial sites, illegal trash dumping, and significantly underutilized transit assets." Came out swinging- good...

This is a far less impactful plan for the better. I know that area is overgrown and a mess - can the woods be salvaged or are they going to clearcut and replant?

Assembly already is the best location for a Lego Headquarters... It's transit accessible, still set up for suburban commuters, directly next to their Boston flagship store, and will have great signage as an office in a retail-centric new neighborhood. Love the idea of a giant LEGO sign next to PUMA

This is the major point - you need roots for a neighborhood to develop. Let the population grow here, and it will attract the next phase- likely a different "downtown Everett" (that isn't the casino). If the city planners are aware of movement patterns and pushing for an active mix of uses with...

This view is a little cheeky.... ...but it's not like it's had anything to show off for the last 100+ years

Federal Realty seems to be taking a breather here while the rest of the neighborhood builds up, which is probably good for real estate competitive health. Nobody is biting yet on Block 7A's offset stack of books, which really needs a redesign to better engage with the canyon...

Scelfo concept has been published for the restaurant https://boston.eater.com/2023/2/1/23581389/michael-scelfo-josephine-cambria-restaurant-opening-spring-2023

NB from Park Street last night after a show around 10PM GLX-Medford was full - workers, families, then lots of Celtics fans - far more than I'd seen on any bus coming home. I'm very curious what month-1 ridership is compared to estimates, even though I'm sure inbound data are trash due to the...

I would despise living in one of those mini-units, and it would have been better to do a double-lot with a collection of 800-1000SF units, but I suppose having each parcel with an individual architect might mix up the neighborhood design a bit. Hope they keep the brick.

Really you're splitting into system expansion vs system optimization projects. Splitting them so they're not fighting over funding is the real "God Mode" initiative. 1. Optimization (combining lines or optimizing bus network) - Red-Blue connection - GLX2 to Rt16/West Medford - GLX3 to...

The tower is underwhelming, especially since I like the brick along North Washington. The next towers should be the prison and hospital on the right. This picture just makes me want the new Washington Bridge finished...

As a commuter - I hate it. But I still love the view while crawling across the bridge. 7AM inbound was pretty crowded. Everybody with smiles until you hit North Station with the grizzled commuter rail crowd. Overheard a funny comment walking from Magoun: "Who are all these new people walking...

Don't worry... its a test failure... /s

The fake trains are brutal. Got on a "Union" train at Arlington. Kicked off at Govt Center. Got on another - kicked off at Lechmere. Finally got one to Union. Why bother?

Great- that intersection suuucks as a pedestrian/biker. Now that it's a bus connection it's even more important to promote safer T access.

Big article in the Globe on the MGH expansion breaking ground. What is the status of the Red-Blue connector? Is MGH including the headhouse as part of the expansion?

Labs are built differently - less dense, more energy intensive, and less street interaction. Also have very large and loud 24 hour exhausts, and more controlled loading docks. Anecdotally, occupants typically come in and stay for the duration of work hours, and have fewer visitors than an office...

Boooo. Not because of the project or even the loss of some neighborhood favorites. It's another lab, in a spot that should be something much more interesting. I loved the student housing. I'd be happy with suite housing. It would be an interesting spot for senior housing. If WeWork is still...