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The early design configurations had the crane in the middle. Makes more sense that way with the larger footprint.

I think originally they had the crane positioned in the middle of the "big U" shape to cover the large footprint it has.

I love this development. But the city of Biddeford and Saco NEED TO GET THEIR A***S in gear to build that talked about covered and safe foot bridge to the train station. Without it, it's a circuitous long walk to the station from this development, nearly 10 times longer!

This summer should be the busiest one yet. I rented a car last week at Enterprise Jetport and like I always do, ask how future bookings are coming along. She said last summer set a record for them, and that this summer's is ahead of last (at this time). Onward and upward.

From Logan? It sounds like a lot of driving to and from an airport not next door to the destinations. I'd rather go with a big luxury RV to pick me up with offerings of a top tier Champagne and a killer charcuterie board than worrying about all of these travel links. I've been in many...

It seems to be simply too flat and monotonous. I was hoping for maybe a little round riser with some semi-circular seating around it for a somewhat haphazard schedule of performers, and then a place for a couple of food trucks and maybe a dynamic ice cream stand. It seems to lack energy, or...

This is that developer from MA with a track record of controversies. He doesn't even have access to a proper arch firm to plan this out properly. But he does have some kind of lock on the land for dreaming, so that's something, anyway. And I really, really hate the big mining pit disguised as...

246 Eastern Prom...

Progress on the new Marriott...

Smart. This is an easy jaunt to the new Roux campus. In January of 2028 it opens with 2,000 students and several hundred faculty and staff. They have no housing and this development is new and modern. In 2031 the plan is 8,000 students and over a thousand faculty and staff. They are aiming for a...

Yes, it's time to rethink the entire area. I'm not usually one to save old semi-functional buildings, but I like the Expo. Shore it up and figure out some new F&D spaces to help monetize it some more, maybe even upper level suites like they did at TD Garden with the upper deck. It's not so much...

The developer is simply a hack. The Downs compares in dramatic contrast of how to do a new community build. I met a friend last week at Assembly Row in Somerville. You can get there with the Orange Line and it's an entirely new neighborhood anchored with a 12 story office building for Mass...

The building is interesting to look at though nothing of historic importance happened inside its walls. I find it amusing that so many want everything or anything to be preserved, but if they were to win the lottery they would not spend 50K to restore their 2003 Camry. No, they--and all of...

In high school our psychology class took a road trip to visit this building and its "occupants." I will never forget what I saw and heard. I'm a big believer in restoration of older and noteworthy buildings, but not this one. It's too sprawling and highly energy inefficient. I can find a dozen...

That was a lot of land for a 1 story retirement home, or complex with 4 wings. It's surrounded by trees so somewhat private and in the city. It's a bit over a mile and basically a straight shot to the new Roux campus. I'm curious who paid $4 million for that. I can see luxury coming... maybe...

Yes, it was assumed that you would know that. Their idea is probably to pay respect for the old brick structures. These sub brand niche hotels can look quite gaudy, so can't expect much. I think it will bring substantially more energy to the area. And many moms drive up to Portland for the...

Wait a minute. When concerts happen, perhaps most of these rooms will be rented by out-of-state and thus younger people not wanting to do the long drive back on the same day. And younger couples do more of, well, you know. And then children will be looking through that obscura thing?

The white parts of the moisture barrier material will all get covered with the gray cladding so that will help. But yes, not too exciting or pleasing of a visual. And its adjoining neighbor looks like something from another planet, or comparatively, that is.

I've traveled to nearly all of the key cities in the country, and I don't think I've seen such a large grouping of buildings all stopped at about the same height as it does in the Seaport District. And that goes for D.C. too, though it used to be a limit of around 12-14 stories there.

Why was it called a "motor" hotel? Doesn't it suggest that you can pull your car up to or close to your room like one can with a motel? Must be a misnomer, like the Holiday Inn by the Bay; Casco Bay is nowhere near it. The same with cars at the Eastland when you're staying on the 12th floor. If...