The Beverly (née Merano) (Parcels 1B & 1C) | Bulfinch Triangle | West End
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whighlander
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Re: The Merano
Interesting presentation seems to have been produced in 2012 and post dated
Some observations:
1) No mention of several recently approved or re-proposed towers:
a) the Christian Science Plaza Towers
b) TD Garden extensions and old Gahden Towers
c) Congress St. Garage Towers
2) No mention of expansion of BCEC
3) Limited mention of the Innovation District:
a) Fan Pier beyond Vertex
b) Seaport Square
c) Pier 4
4) minimal mention of Ink Block and South End UMASS Boston?
5) What does this mean? :
"No Irish Need apply" and Da Godda's own pisanos, and the rest
Interesting presentation seems to have been produced in 2012 and post dated
Some observations:
1) No mention of several recently approved or re-proposed towers:
a) the Christian Science Plaza Towers
b) TD Garden extensions and old Gahden Towers
c) Congress St. Garage Towers
2) No mention of expansion of BCEC
3) Limited mention of the Innovation District:
a) Fan Pier beyond Vertex
b) Seaport Square
c) Pier 4
4) minimal mention of Ink Block and South End UMASS Boston?
5) What does this mean? :
That by definition makes everyone a minority including:
"No Irish Need apply" and Da Godda's own pisanos, and the rest
jdrinboston
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Re: The Merano
I'm starting to think this one might not get off the ground.
I'm starting to think this one might not get off the ground.
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Why? They were using the site for staging on the Victor. Who's the developer?
Why? They were using the site for staging on the Victor. Who's the developer?
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Boston Development Group is the developer. They've made three start date postponements on their Website. First was Fall 2012, second was Summer 2013, now it says Spring 2014. We're in spring and still no signs of movement.
1. There has been absolute radio silence on this project. Virtually no mentions in articles about development downtown and no word on any contractors being hired to construct.
2. No word on financing, either in the trade press or registry of deeds.
3. There has been no sign of any of the land deals needed to build this on a turnpike parcel. On both the Victor and One Canal, there were several leases, licenses, and ground use agreements filed on the properties roughly a month to two months before construction starting. No sign of any of this thus far.
Plus, we have a crap-load of new apartments coming on line in the next 12 to 18 months. This fact, plus the hotel component - which is always tricky to finance - probably has banks skittish and unfortunately, it looks like the Merano was the last to the party among the nearby developments.
I would be very happy to come back here in a few weeks and say I'm wrong. My gut just tells me that we are going to look at this empty parcel for a few more years.
Boston Development Group is the developer. They've made three start date postponements on their Website. First was Fall 2012, second was Summer 2013, now it says Spring 2014. We're in spring and still no signs of movement.
1. There has been absolute radio silence on this project. Virtually no mentions in articles about development downtown and no word on any contractors being hired to construct.
2. No word on financing, either in the trade press or registry of deeds.
3. There has been no sign of any of the land deals needed to build this on a turnpike parcel. On both the Victor and One Canal, there were several leases, licenses, and ground use agreements filed on the properties roughly a month to two months before construction starting. No sign of any of this thus far.
Plus, we have a crap-load of new apartments coming on line in the next 12 to 18 months. This fact, plus the hotel component - which is always tricky to finance - probably has banks skittish and unfortunately, it looks like the Merano was the last to the party among the nearby developments.
I would be very happy to come back here in a few weeks and say I'm wrong. My gut just tells me that we are going to look at this empty parcel for a few more years.
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Re: The Merano
No, I'm pretty sure it's that you have magic powers. Could you maybe post about a few other stalled projects?!
No, I'm pretty sure it's that you have magic powers. Could you maybe post about a few other stalled projects?!
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LOL! If only that's all it takes...
It's been years since we've seen any movement with Columbus Center. Will that thing ever go up?
Where's the federal financing for the Urban Ring?
Will MassDOT ever approve davem's I-90 Allston reallignment proposal? Come on!
LOL! If only that's all it takes...
It's been years since we've seen any movement with Columbus Center. Will that thing ever go up?
Where's the federal financing for the Urban Ring?
Will MassDOT ever approve davem's I-90 Allston reallignment proposal? Come on!
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Well they weren't supposed to start until early 2015 anyway, so I just don't think I could work up the passion right now....but if there's nothing by May 2015, I'm on it!
Well they weren't supposed to start until early 2015 anyway, so I just don't think I could work up the passion right now....but if there's nothing by May 2015, I'm on it!
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Haha this made my day!
It's almost like they were waiting for me to make a fool out of myself.
Haha this made my day!
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In fairness, a chain-linked fence is a step in the right direction, but it's not a pile driver.
In fairness, a chain-linked fence is a step in the right direction, but it's not a pile driver.
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I hate to be a Debbie Downer, but it's possible they're putting up the fence in anticipation of the Bruins playoff run. When they won the cup a few years ago, I was celebrating in the area of the future Merano.
I hate to be a Debbie Downer, but it's possible they're putting up the fence in anticipation of the Bruins playoff run. When they won the cup a few years ago, I was celebrating in the area of the future Merano.