Encore Boston Harbor Casino | 1 Broadway | Everett

[BeeLine]

Re: Wynn Everett Casino | Everett

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[tysmith95]

Re: Wynn Everett Casino | Everett

^Wow that's going up fast. I wish all construction projects in the Boston area were this quick.

Was most of the decontamination process completed before they got final approval (Somerville lawsuit dropped) or after?

And thanks for all of the pics BeeLine!

 

[underground]

Re: Wynn Everett Casino | Everett

I wish all construction projects in the Boston area were this quick.

Guarantee the landlord can put slots in the ground floor, and voila!

 

[BeeLine]

Re: Wynn Everett Casino | Everett

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[dshoost88]

Re: Wynn Everett Casino | Everett

Shared on Facebook this morning:

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[TheRifleman]

Re: Wynn Everett Casino | Everett

This place is going to make a killing. They should position the convention center in this area right next to the casino---

The Everett Mayor changed Everett and the surrounding areas for life.
You will need BIG money to live in these areas in my opinion.
Cambridge, Somerville--The real Innovation Districts
Everett--Gambling Time
Medford-Malden
Chelsea, EBoston---
Revere---

These areas will continue to rise in Price as Boston/Cambridge continues to thrive. Now we actually have a FUN Place to Decompress.

 

[statler]

Re: Wynn Everett Casino | Everett

But what about the TRAFFIC armageddon?

 

[cca]

Re: Wynn Everett Casino | Everett

But what about the TRAFFIC armageddon?[/QUOTE

And the shadows ...oh god ...the shadows.

cca

 

[TheRifleman]

Re: Wynn Everett Casino | Everett

But what about the TRAFFIC armageddon?

I'm not sure if you walk everywhere but the TRAFFIC NIGHTMARE is already here.

 

[fattony]

Re: Wynn Everett Casino | Everett

But what about the TRAFFIC armageddon?

Nobody will go to the casino because of all the casino traffic. It'll be a massive failure while casino execs rake in BILLIONS.

 

[TheRifleman]

Re: Wynn Everett Casino | Everett

Nobody will go to the casino because of all the casino traffic. It'll be a massive failure while casino execs rake in BILLIONS.

there is a difference between the success for casino execs making billions vs public infrastructure success for the overall public.

What might be bad for one group might not be bad for somebody else.

 

[sm89]

Re: Wynn Everett Casino | Everett

This project really looms over Gateway Center. Will they be building a bridge over the tracks?

 

[TheRifleman]

Re: Wynn Everett Casino | Everett

This project really looms over Gateway Center. Will they be building a bridge over the tracks?

I hope WYNN is able to buyout Gateway center and change the entire area.

 

[SeamusMcFly]

Re: Wynn Everett Casino | Everett

^Wow that's going up fast. I wish all construction projects in the Boston area were this quick.

Was most of the decontamination process completed before they got final approval (Somerville lawsuit dropped) or after?

And thanks for all of the pics BeeLine!

Having worked on multiple casino projects in the past, this is no surprise and expected.

However, I have been expecting Boston-centric folks to have their minds blown by a real fast track project.

Of course, when you have a Million dollar a day sword hanging over your head for each day beyond scheduled opening, contractors have plenty of incentive to get the thing done, and done fast. Especially if they throw in early completion incentives.

 

[ant8904]

Re: Wynn Everett Casino | Everett

I hope WYNN is able to buyout Gateway center and change the entire area.

I hope not, it's suburban crap, but it's useful suburban crap. You're not gonna get an urban Costco.

 

[JumboBuc]

Re: Wynn Everett Casino | Everett

Gateway could be densified without disturbing its existing uses. I don't think that parking lot has ever been close to full.

 

[Coyote137]

Re: Wynn Everett Casino | Everett

As far as connection, they will definitely be connected via the waterfront.

 

[statler]

Re: Wynn Everett Casino | Everett

Gateway could be densified without disturbing its existing uses. I don't think that parking lot has ever been close to full.

I support this plan.

 

[tysmith95]

Re: Wynn Everett Casino | Everett

Gateway could be densified without disturbing its existing uses. I don't think that parking lot has ever been close to full.

It's basically a South Bay north.

 

[dshoost88]

Re: Wynn Everett Casino | Everett

I hope WYNN is able to buyout Gateway center and change the entire area.

I hope not, it's suburban crap, but it's useful suburban crap. You're not gonna get an urban Costco.

There is precedent for an urban Costco combined with 'useful suburban crap'. The immediate example that comes to mind is East River Plaza in East Harlem (New York City). Here's their floorplan:

The locally approved example I'd defer to for something similar is Tremont Crossing. Without derailing, I think it would be totally possible for Gateway Center to eventually get redeveloped into a more urbanized destination like these two examples, and to improve the programming of the rest of their site so that it improves connectivity between the Wellington T station and the Wynn site.