In the development projects section, could we have neighborhood development threads that worked as such:
A single neighborhood development thread’s first post is a map of the region in discussion with parcels highlighted that are either proposed/approved, under construction, or completed, with a different color corresponding to each category
Each parcel that is marked is linked to the specific thread dedicated to that parcel
I think this will help clear up a lot of confusion about parcels/projects, for example people confusing Longfellow Place, Hub on Causeway, Congress Street Garage.
Further, it will help organize and direct user’s posts (photos or otherwise) to the correct thread. Another example of two threads getting confused are the Pier 4 Office Tower and Pier 4 Condo Building.
Finally, it will help to show progress (or lack thereof) for that area. Tracking the buildup of the New Balance Complex or Assembly Row is interesting over the long term.
Neighborhoods that I have in mind for this post are areas specific to heavy development, not say, Beacon Hill, for example. A list of what I’m thinking:
- CSX/Allston Yards (whenever that starts)
And unrelated, maybe each individual development thread can have a stickied first post that shows the latest rendering of a project and it’s specific location on a map.