Northeastern eyes dorms

[PaulC]

The two lawsuits filed against Northeastern University’s (NEU) Huntington Avenue dormitory project have been dismissed due to lack of standing.

But Judge Carol Ball, who heard both suits, noted in one of the rulings that “the plaintiff raises a number of troubling questions in her opposition” about the role the City of Boston Zoning Commission may have played in the project.

.............Plaintiffs from both suits have told the Gazette they plan to appeal. Standing refers to the right to sue, not the merits of the arguments.

http://missionhillgazette.com/2011/10/14/neu-suits-dismissed-but-questions-linger/

 

[whighlander]

http://missionhillgazette.com/2011/10/14/neu-suits-dismissed-but-questions-linger/

Soiunds as if Menino admin arranged for the "brooming" of this pair of law suits because of NEU's promise to house students

" The dorm was planned to open by August 2013 to accommodate that fall’s incoming class. Starting that year, all NEU freshmen and sophomores will be required to live in university housing "

 

[kz1000ps]

 

[George_Apley]

Hi Derek!

 

[dshoost88]

... yeah, my eyes went right to that too...

 

[vanshnookenraggen]

Cheap as hell.

 

[underground]

It's not that bad. It's a perfect interpretation of Nouveau Cardboard Box.

 

[Downburst]

Having spent a year living within those ghastly exterior walls, I will say that IV is not nearly as bad inside. A bit sterile, sure, but the amenities were nice and the views were incredible.