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Czervik.Construction said:
It looks like it is blocking some of the windows on the adjacent brick building. Aren't the tenants going to be a little pissed about that?
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Both the existing building and the new building are Boston Properties'.

The best way to avoid obstructionism is to own everything.

That said, if BP has any decency as a landlord , this window-blocking was discussed / coordinated / negotiated around long in advance of the groundbreaking
 
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It is clear already that this will make a significant contribution to Ames St. It established a much better streetwall than before and creates some comforting enclosure.
 
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The parapet and scuppers in the first photo make it look like this is the top of the podium.
 
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RandomWalk said:



The parapet and scuppers in the first photo make it look like this is the top of the podium.
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Agreed. The slab depression suggests roof deck.

cca
 
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Funny I spend so much time looking up at the building that I failed to look down.

While walking past today I noticed the columns for the front of the building are actually IN Ames st. I didn't realize they were reducing the width of the street by 1.5-ish lanes to accommodate the building....
 
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johnmcboston said:
Funny I spend so much time looking up at the building that I failed to look down.

While walking past today I noticed the columns for the front of the building are actually IN Ames st. I didn't realize they were reducing the width of the street by 1.5-ish lanes to accommodate the building....
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If you read through this thread from the beginning, I'm sure you'll find the details - as I recall the city traded or sold some of the public ROW. I don't recall what they got in exchange.
 
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The developer committed to building a park on the triangular lot near the railroad and Kendall Cinema.
 
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RandomWalk said:
The developer committed to building a park on the triangular lot near the railroad and Kendall Cinema.
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Interesting - since Google already agreed to pay for said park in order to take part of the roof garden for offices....
 
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Narrowing Ames is a good thing - it was absurdly wide for what it was.
 
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johnmcboston said:
Interesting - since Google already agreed to pay for said park in order to take part of the roof garden for offices....
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Are we sure we're talking about the same park? IIRC, aren't there multiple stretches along the grand junction railroad that are/have been/will be rejuvenated into park space over the next couple of years?

Maybe google already chipped in for this one?
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.362...=274.6575&pitch=0&thumbfov=100!7i13312!8i6656
 
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bigpicture7 said:
Are we sure we're talking about the same park? IIRC, aren't there multiple stretches along the grand junction railroad that are/have been/will be rejuvenated into park space over the next couple of years?

Maybe google already chipped in for this one?
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.362...=274.6575&pitch=0&thumbfov=100!7i13312!8i6656
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I stand somewhat. corrected - it was Boston Properties who agreed to help pay for Binney park back when they took part of the roof garden park. Article below says it was a $2M commitment at the time (Geez - was that 5 years ago??). So in order to take Ames - maybe they'll foot the rest of the bill for Binney park????

http://www.cambridgeday.com/2012/10...e-park-shrinks-another-enters-planning-stage/
 
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They have started installing cladding on the podium facing the alley.
 
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RandomWalk said:
They have started installing cladding on the podium facing the alley.
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Whatever you do, don't take a picture of it

cca
 
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