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On the path. Which I haven't seen any work on in a month or 6 weeks, and looks complete... “There’s some punch list items we’re still working through. It is almost done, but it is not done yet. Right now, we can safely say that we will be opening up this spring, fingers crossed.” It's going to...

You can use union labor and still get projects done in a reasonable time. I'm making an assumption here but you really have to live elsewhere to see how bogged down public projects get here. Look at the Wynn casino v the mystic footbridge. Look at the new buildings going up in assembly v the...

Eh, India had a rail boom at the same time as the US. India has had subway systems in its major cities for a generation. The problem here in the states is insane bureaucracy. If it's a government job it's slowed down to a crawl just so everyone can have a bite. Look at the lowering McGrath...

Beginning to see one or two pics on social media from friends visiting the city and getting photos taken at it. Sure it looks weird from certain angles but it's an ambitious piece. The initial online giggling and faux outrage will give way to it becoming an iconic and conversation provoking...

Yea, tbh I'm kinda sick of people ripping this to shreds from pics and video online. Come and have a look and if you hate it in person, then fine.

the irish famine memorial is just normal statues and it's probably the worst piece of public art I've ever seen. At least this is interesting.

yup, so nice, I'm expecting that lot to be empty for a long time.

yea, happens where washington st passes under McGrath. They even put a sign up to deter it. Saw a crazy old lady doing it, asked her not to. Kept happening and one day I saw a car in the bus slip way with a guy throwing bags of bread crumbs out the window! A drive by bird feeding??? Why? About...

I just wish they'd be a bit more adventurous, how about a series of smaller buildings, maybe 4/5 story townhouses and offices with retail below, with a pedestrian path weaving through them from the corner of washington and Webster to the CrossFit and the new crosswalk on prospect to the T...

Yea, not sure if there was any major structural change, just decorative. Furniture and fixtures. I actually think they've done very well from all the construction activity in the square. Moving across prospect would be a great solution. I think CHA might be opening an office there too seeing as...

could the city and T not have worked together to at least get it to a reasonable starting point. This station is sandwiched between ward 1 and 2 so the city just washed their hands of it, Heaven forbid they do their part in a prompt fashion. nooo, it'll be great in 2040!

I'm thrilled that the GLX got there in the end but... I can't believe how poorly designed and delivered the E. Somerville station is. For years this area is the forgotten part of Somerville so when Bakers VE cut back plan hit, I guess it tracks that E. Somerville would be hit harder than the...

Yea. Took the train for the first time yesterday. The ride out of town was packed with winter classic fans. Great to see.

They didn’t even bother turning on the T sign at Washington for the East somerville station.

yea but the GLX feels different. 6 new dedicated stations. Just stop at them for a sec so that people have one less step to think about as they get used to a new system, they've already been made to do some basic computer programing to get their ticket. It's all about usability and the T don't...

Its totally stupid. Its a new line that's completely separated, Just stop at every stop. I'm not sure I've ever been on a light rail line with it's own tracks not running on a street where I've had to request a stop. If someone wants to take the new line they have to go through the ticket...

as always, thanks for all the local documenting Dr.

Haven't seen it in person yet but it's looking good. Hopefully it tows the line right between abstract contemporary sculpture and a more classical literal style. It does look like it will become a real focal point for locals and tourists.

There's a height restriction sign on the new community path bridge span that crosses washington st. beside the entrance to the E.Somerville station. It's right at the center of the new bridge and it's clearly wedged in place with some scrap timber. I'm guessing it will stay like that for years.