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In this specific case, I'd say the new building is their prerogative. They own the ballpark and they're proposing the new building. Would be different if some other party was trying make the change. The entire existence and experience of the park is within the their control. Many aspects could...

Is that a normal thing to do?

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/video/south-boston-man-says-he-was-struck-in-bike-lane-by-hit-and-run-driver/

Personally I think raised, sidewalk-level crossings are a better option. Even if they don't build them with the proper deflection for traffic calming, not have a ramp down addresses much of this issue.

What is the elusive 84 Ellery proposal that apparently everyone was also up in arms about (and is dead?), yet seemingly no information exists online?

I think your tone is interesting after learning about this project, and lends to the question "what is the level of outreach required"? It seems like you feel that you deserve to have known about this project from the getgo and are frustrated that you cannot find more information about it, even...

True. And for example, I commute with my personal bike to/from Dorchester, and it's typically only on weekends and for errands that I opt for the bluebike due to the flexibility and not having to worry about bringing a lock.

I also find that they sometimes upload the same PDF to multiple projects. Also, some projects get their community comments PDF spreadsheets posted, while others don't.

If you have this experience, I highly recommend reaching out to the project team so that they can include that in their review.

681-687 & 689-697 Main Street, Melrose An application for Site Plan Review and a Reduced Parking Special Permit has been submitted to the Melrose Planning Board for a development at 681-687 & 689-697 Main Street. The proposal involves demolishing the existing structure and constructing a...

The Waterhouse and former Dawes Island layovers also have space on Mass Ave south of Waterhouse now: these parking spaces: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Yjgax8HRhADaYWgd7 They're trying to address bus layover in active stops because a bus laying over at Dawes Island for example blocks accessible...

For this building in particular, it appears that no parking is required by zoning, yet they want to build a 67 vehicle underground garage for the 56 units. That is a business decision they made that seems ripe for the cut or at least a reduction and it is certainly within their control...

took a photo of it today

Oof the window on the first floor does not align with those above it!

A couple other things from Cambridge: - Yes, Inman Sq area got this short block and I also noticed some new flex posts within Inman Sq itself in what were some of the more exposed corners/locations. They are setting up some in-street dining in the new block, so it looks like it will have the new...

This aligns perfectly with Mass Ave as you cross from Cambridge to Boston on the bridge. It's going to be such a focal point/landmark.

While I don't like the project at all, what else can you say when it's "fully compliant with the 14-acre parcel's zoning, which [...] means the planning department cannot keep blocking it". It's hard to change zoning, but that's not really the developer's problem at the end of the day, is it...

I got a notice for an abutters meeting concerning Chilacates moving into one of the vacant spaces at Dot Block. That would join the (still under construction) Dot Block Diner and Sweet Teez.

How did it end up getting so short? Renderings showed it 7 stories and same height as abutting building, but as-built is looks 10+ feet shorter while still being 7 stories?

At least separation is still part of the plan? https://www.cambridgeday.com/2025/04/07/from-two-way-car-traffic-to-one-way-and-back-garden-street-gets-more-upheaval-less-parking/ https://www.cambridgema.gov/StreetsAndTransportation/ProjectsAndPrograms/GardenStSafetyImprovementProject