Portland, ME - New Construction Continued

Patrick said:
Lewiston is wondering the same thing. It would only make sense for Canadian transport, too. I think the fact that this is not a commuter train, but rather a daytripping tourist train, explains a lot of it. Brunswick is the gateway to "downeast" (a major Maine tourist area) and Lewiston-Auburn is, well, kind of gross. So, while the population statistics seem to say Lewiston, this train is not a commuter transport system so that almost becomes irrelevant. But again, many people are wondering the same thing--why Brunswick?
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I honestly think and I edited my response on the last page , it should be split into 2 services , an Express would service the large towns and touristy areas and the local would act as a commuter Rail....which Maine could use.
 
As reported on Portland Food Map, the people behind Local 188 and Sonny's are opening up a new restaurant at 915 Congress, where Architectural Salvage used to be several years ago. Seems like a bold move on their part. This part of Congress Street is kind of a gateway to downtown and perhaps if this venture is successful it wil promote further development.
 
Normally I would say the place would be a failure and they are already established with the other two places. Hipsters love 188 and they love shady neighborhoods. It will be very successful and finally gives a large dining option for sea dogs/red claw games
 
Nexis4jersey said:
I honestly think and I edited my response on the last page , it should be split into 2 services , an Express would service the large towns and touristy areas and the local would act as a commuter Rail....which Maine could use.
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You're not alone. The Portland North project looked at commuter rail recently and decided, I think, on bus rapid transit instead. I haven't kept up with it but it included a potential rail stop in the Old Port. Google it for more specifics. The Maine Rail Transit Coalition, which I'm working with right now, is proposing exactly that.
 
There is actually quite a long stretch across the city that you could consider shady, poor, or infested with drug dealers and addicts. All of Kennedy park project, all the way down Cumberland ave and the whole preble street area which is something out of a zombie movie. Then you have most of parkside across from deering oaks with park, grant and Sherman. Not all of it looks bad but forever has been a hotbed for drug dealers and prostitution. Keep going through all that to the st John/union station area which is more prostitutes and bums.

We have a huge influx of Sudanese and Somalians and now we're dealing with their violent crimes and supposedly gang involvement. There was five stabbings in six days a week ago. I was driving around the aftermath of a melee just after noon the other day that involved bats, knives and four people to hospital

Thankfully we don't have the gunplay like in major urban areas but it's just a matter of time. We def have the feel of a city way bigger than 64k but we're getting the crime of a bigger one too unfortunately

As far as arch concern, we're hoping maritime landing will transform that area enough to connect the vibrant old port and bayside area in a safe walkable way
 
Patrick said:
You're not alone. The Portland North project looked at commuter rail recently and decided, I think, on bus rapid transit instead. I haven't kept up with it but it included a potential rail stop in the Old Port. Google it for more specifics. The Maine Rail Transit Coalition, which I'm working with right now, is proposing exactly that.
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BRT is such a cop out and should only be built along the Interstates stopping at every Interchange...which is what is being proposed here in Urban Jersey and the Suburbs...
 
And as pat said its relative. Absolutely nothing compared to a Camden or any of those real deal street certified places.

And don't take my refugee comment as racist. It is what is. You take people from third world hell holes and drop them off here where they adopt the hip hop/gangsta style, you have a very bad mix. I feel bad for what goes on where they came from but it is not making here better and my most liberal friends say the same thing.

I love the iraqi refugees though. They are very polite and are family orientated and it shows in public
 
grittys457 said:
There is actually quite a long stretch across the city that you could consider shady, poor, or infested with drug dealers and addicts. All of Kennedy park project, all the way down Cumberland ave and the whole preble street area which is something out of a zombie movie. Then you have most of parkside across from deering oaks with park, grant and Sherman. Not all of it looks bad but forever has been a hotbed for drug dealers and prostitution. Keep going through all that to the st John/union station area which is more prostitutes and bums.

We have a huge influx of Sudanese and Somalians and now we're dealing with their violent crimes and supposedly gang involvement. There was five stabbings in six days a week ago. I was driving around the aftermath of a melee just after noon the other day that involved bats, knives and four people to hospital

Thankfully we don't have the gunplay like in major urban areas but it's just a matter of time. We def have the feel of a city way bigger than 64k but we're getting the crime of a bigger one too unfortunately

As far as arch concern, we're hoping maritime landing will transform that area enough to connect the vibrant old port and bayside area in a safe walkable way
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I never understood the African Immigration to Maine or New Hampshire or Minnesota....crime is on the downward spiral here but that's due housing projects being torn down and urban renewal.
 
grittys457 said:
And as pat said its relative. Absolutely nothing compared to a Camden or any of those real deal street certified places.

And don't take my refugee comment as racist. It is what is. You take people from third world hell holes and drop them off here where they adopt the hip hop/gangsta style, you have a very bad mix. I feel bad for what goes on where they came from but it is not making here better and my most liberal friends say the same thing.

I love the iraqi refugees though. They are very polite and are family orientated and it shows in public
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I'm African so I understand its not the older ones , but the younger generations which don't have the support network nor the care shouldn't be allowed in as opposed to the older generations which I have seen do very well. They also seem to invest in Education services or open a business....which you can see in Yonkers or a few areas of Urban Jersey same with the Arabs or Indians.... I have alot of respect for those Immigrants....but not so much for the trouble makers...
 
It's really out of hand. Like you said its the younger ones. It's weird because the girls stay traditional to their culture but the young men adopt the american hip hop one immediately. Unlike many of the tilted hat posers that were here, these youth come from where they witnessed violence all the time. I think the next generation that is born here and raised through the school system will adapt better
 
grittys457 said:
It's really out of hand. Like you said its the younger ones. It's weird because the girls stay traditional to their culture but the young men adopt the american hip hop one immediately. Unlike many of the tilted hat posers that were here, these youth come from where they witnessed violence all the time. I think the next generation that is born here and raised through the school system will adapt better
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Why did they allow so many refugees ?
 
Catholic charities started helping bringing them to Portland and Lewiston by the hundreds. Lewiston which was already bad enough got overwhelmed. You can't just drop a few thousand People to a completely different world and think it will be a smooth transition.

Not being funny but the worst part is the driving. It's scary and ten people taken to the hospital last week was just a sample
 
grittys457 said:
Catholic charities started helping bringing them to Portland and Lewiston by the hundreds. Lewiston which was already bad enough got overwhelmed. You can't just drop a few thousand People to a completely different world and think it will be a smooth transition.

Not being funny but the worst part is the driving. It's scary and ten people taken to the hospital last week was just a sample
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I thought we had rules about the amount of refugees.... ? I know the churches are trying to be good but whos paying the increased stress on the schools , hospitals and road network?
 
Something like the Tokyo SkyTree would be nice for Portland abet smaller like 900-1200 ft vs 2000ft the Skytree is...

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sky_Tree
 
I put it at 10% that Portland has a building break 300 ft in the next 40 years
 
Patrick said:
It would look foolish, most likely, but I like the big thinking! Portland's success is in its streets not its skyline, although I would welcome more height and attractive modern architectural mega projects.
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Is the TV and Radio network overstressed up there? Thats the reason they built the Skytree and CNTower...to boost the Network.
 
The preliminary design concept and massing for the expansion of the St. Lawrence Arts Center (73 Congress) are up on the Historic Preservation Board site.

It's a lot bigger than I thought they would go for, which I don't mind. The early concept design doesn't seem fitting for the neighborhood, though.
 
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