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Supported a comment by Niko Kotsatos on
Imagine Boston 2030
6 years, 11 months ago
Supported a comment by Patrick Ro on
Imagine Boston 2030
6 years, 11 months ago
Patrick Ro
Replace single-story building with a mixed-use complex that includes a street-level transit station (Silver or Green) serving Washington Street outbound to Dudley and Shawmut Ave inbound to the portal at Eliot Norton Park, connecting underground at Boylston Station.
Replace single-story building with a mixed-use complex that includes a street-level transit station (Silver or Green) serving Washington Street outbound to Dudley and Shawmut Ave inbound to the portal at Eliot Norton Park, connecting underground at Boylston Station.
Supported a comment by Kelly B. on
Imagine Boston 2030
6 years, 11 months ago
Kelly B.
Establish meaningful design standards that would preclude architectural designs reminiscent of c. 1985 Dallas suburbs from being considered.
Establish meaningful design standards that would preclude architectural designs reminiscent of c. 1985 Dallas suburbs from being considered.
Supported a comment by Anthony Schweizer on
Imagine Boston 2030
6 years, 11 months ago
Anthony Schweizer
We need to do a better job of leveraging current laws and rules to encourage owners of abandoned buildings to sell to responsible developers who will continue to invest in our historic neighborhoods.
Supported a comment by Shaw Lupton on
Imagine Boston 2030
6 years, 11 months ago
Shaw Lupton
The lawn at BFIT sits at one of the most visible intersections in South End. It is also closed off to the public most of the time. What a wonderful place this would be for a few trees and park benches where students and South Enders alike could enjoy the precious green space South End has to offer.
The lawn at BFIT sits at one of the most visible intersections in South End. It is also closed off to the public most of the time. What a wonderful place this would be for a few trees and park benches where students and South Enders alike could enjoy the precious green space South End has to offer.
Commented on Imagine Boston 2030
6 years, 11 months ago
Of course there is no simple answer to crime but these types of housing projects are a part of the answer. Just because there is no one simple answer doesn't mean that one should ignore issues were they arise.
The design is about as far from excellent as design can get. Comparing it to what I agree are ill-conceived high rise public housing projects is using about the lowest bar available. Both are exceedingly bad; one is just a bit worse.
It is a poor use of acreage in a densely populated city; the lack of thru-streets creates a disconnect from the neighborhood. The actual design of the units is shoddy. It has no redeeming qualities.
Commented on Imagine Boston 2030
7 years ago
No understanding? Do the police have any understanding? It seems to be well understood by police that it is a crime "hotspot". What about simple stats of where violent crimes take place? Do I also not understand the simple truth of a crime map?
I am not talking about the "history". I am talking about the reality of today. These are well intentioned but failed experiments. There are better ways of incorporating affordable housing.
It is a poor utilization of land. It is an eye sore. It is poor urban planning.
I am not talking about the "history". I am talking about the reality of today. These are well intentioned but failed experiments. There are better ways of incorporating affordable housing.
It is a poor utilization of land. It is an eye sore. It is poor urban planning.
Supported a comment by Sigourney Street on
Imagine Boston 2030
7 years ago
Sigourney Street
I'd like to see a small shopping mall full of pop-ups built on the cheap. Take an unused building and fill it up with mama/papa stores.
I'd like to see a small shopping mall full of pop-ups built on the cheap. Take an unused building and fill it up with mama/papa stores.
Supported a comment by Jake Siino on
Imagine Boston 2030
7 years ago
Jake Siino
The entire Widett Circle/Tow Lot area should be redeveloped to connect the South End to South Boston/Dorchester Ave. There are a multitude of things you can do with this property. Some ideas; build an underpass or a bridge above 93, expand the channel back to 93 and build walking bridges, build another commuter rail station that services all three neighborhoods. It would be an enormous opportunity for a new neighborhood and additional affordable housing.
The entire Widett Circle/Tow Lot area should be redeveloped to connect the South End to South Boston/Dorchester Ave. There are a multitude of things you can do with this property. Some ideas; build an underpass or a bridge above 93, expand the channel back to 93 and build walking bridges, build another commuter rail station that services all three neighborhoods. It would be an enormous opportunity for a new neighborhood and additional affordable housing.
Supported a comment by Robert Puopolo on
Imagine Boston 2030
7 years ago
Robert Puopolo
Allow more dense housing. Almost every housing proposal is met with claims of it being too tall, too dense, etc. As an accommodation to neighborhoods, housing is cut back. Thousands of people can live in those housing units that are never built. Real people need real housing.
Allow more dense housing. Almost every housing proposal is met with claims of it being too tall, too dense, etc. As an accommodation to neighborhoods, housing is cut back. Thousands of people can live in those housing units that are never built. Real people need real housing.
Commented on Imagine Boston 2030
7 years ago
It would be nice to ave a movie theater in Boston that shows independent film. It seems odd that one has to go to Cambridge or Brookline to see these movies.
Commented on Imagine Boston 2030
7 years ago
Put a deck over this and develop it. We don't need the Olympics to do what ought to be done.
Supported a comment by Dulcie Madden on
Imagine Boston 2030
7 years ago
Dulcie Madden
The underpasses between Southie and the South end near East Berkeley could be brightened up with some murals or public art?
The underpasses between Southie and the South end near East Berkeley could be brightened up with some murals or public art?
Commented on Imagine Boston 2030
7 years ago
The city ought to make it easier for small restaurants and coffee shops to obtain liquor licenses or have some sort of BYO option. It needs to be easier and less expensive for these small businesses to open and compete.
Commented on Imagine Boston 2030
7 years ago
not sure a park would be financially viable but the city ought to create the right incentives for developers to make this work.
Supported a comment by Matthew Bennet on
Imagine Boston 2030
7 years ago
Matthew Bennet
Cover the Pike with a deck and put a park above it. Would re-knit the neighborhoods and provide green space for the city.
Cover the Pike with a deck and put a park above it. Would re-knit the neighborhoods and provide green space for the city.
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7 years ago
Commented on Imagine Boston 2030
7 years ago
it is never a good time to demolish housing but this place is a disaster in every way- design, safety, urban planning, etc. It was never meant to be permanent housing. Dealing with these places is critical to the evolution of the South End
Commented on Imagine Boston 2030
7 years ago
Build over the Mass Pike. A highway separating the neighborhoods is highly disruptive to the cohesiveness of the city. Join the South End to Bay Village and Chinatown by developing this stretch.
Supported a comment by Alexi Conine on
Imagine Boston 2030
7 years ago
Alexi Conine
Install underground fiber optic high speed internet (eg FiOS) for neighborhood residents. Clean up the phone and cable wires in the alleys, many of which are unused and untidy, particularly in Back Bay and South End.
Install underground fiber optic high speed internet (eg FiOS) for neighborhood residents. Clean up the phone and cable wires in the alleys, many of which are unused and untidy, particularly in Back Bay and South End.
Supported a comment by Lianne Barry on
Imagine Boston 2030
7 years ago
Lianne Barry
Downtown Boston can be a bustling atmosphere during the work week - but have you ever visited it on the weekends? Most restaurants are closed, there's not many bars open & if you don't want to go to Fanuiel Hall - not much activity happening. The Financial District should have more pop-up activities. Farmers markets, spotlights on historical buildings, any event that highlights what Boston has to offer throughout the downtown area.
Downtown Boston can be a bustling atmosphere during the work week - but have you ever visited it on the weekends? Most restaurants are closed, there's not many bars open & if you don't want to go to Fanuiel Hall - not much activity happening. The Financial District should have more pop-up activities. Farmers markets, spotlights on historical buildings, any event that highlights what Boston has to offer throughout the downtown area.
Supported a comment by Dave Strickler on
Imagine Boston 2030
7 years ago
Dave Strickler
While Boston's summers are short, they are glorious! Relax the permitting process for outdoor dining. It draws people out to spend money locally with a halo effect on other local businesses.
While Boston's summers are short, they are glorious! Relax the permitting process for outdoor dining. It draws people out to spend money locally with a halo effect on other local businesses.
Commented on Imagine Boston 2030
7 years ago
Allow ARCHITECTS to have a greater hand in the buildings that are constructed. The opportunities to build on large swaths of land are being squandered with mediocrity!
Nobody will be taking architectural tours of early 21st century Boston in 30-50 years.
Nobody will be taking architectural tours of early 21st century Boston in 30-50 years.
Commented on Imagine Boston 2030
7 years ago
Agreed. Painting a bike on the street and claiming progress on making Boston bike-friendly is absurd. There must be a barrier of some sort between traffic and bike lane. Other cities have made parking that buffer.
Commented on Imagine Boston 2030
7 years ago
Eliminate the Villa Victoria monstrosity and find a better way to incorporate low income housing. This is a failed strategy. Eye Sore and crime magnet
Rehab and Refurb BHA buildings at 711-755 Tremont Street, similar to work on Castle Square. Lease some properties to developers if needed to cover costs.