Recent content by TC_zoid

Yes. If I was given a canvas to paint on for this area, I would create a skywalk connect from Portland Square to diagonally connect Cross Insurance Arena (hate this name), then run it down to the museum with another connector going across to the Holiday Inn. This way, pedestrian traffic is...

The author of this letter is either confused or implying something incorrect. 142 Free Street was never anything of use or contributing for the PMA. Nothing. Before the Children's Museum it was a church for 85 years. If anything, pious people next door would have been a hinderance to art...

Some fun comments, etc. in this Reddit page... Not sure if it's large enough to be classified as an orchard, but it's certainly a disconnect for the peninsula. And can you take dibs on a piece of land just by planting a few trees that bear fruit?

Replace maybe one car with one like this and make it reserved seating with a $15 per seat upcharge. Create an app purchase and delivery system for food and drink like the airlines do, for the entire train, with more and higher priced offerings. The Downeaster has potential to bring people up...

Still on the website. But that doesn't mean much. I'll try to get an update. I have a friend who knows Jim Brady rather well. https://www.fathomcompanies.com/developments/385-congress-street

The video I shared and the official talking on camera discusses it, so yes.

Yay! I'll be in town soon after the opening. Want me some time in their herbal sleep cocoon. https://www.mainebiz.biz/article/from-smart-alarm-clocks-to-seaweed-wraps-48-room-luxury-spa-hotel-set-to-open-in-portland

This plan appears wise and realistic. The empty lot in Portland Square should have something at least 300 feet in height. Creating zones with varying heights ensures better or enhanced architectural results for a city. One that I can immediately think of is Boston's Seaport District. True, it...

I have a friend who has built a few. It's not really about quality, though detail is important to eliminate thermal bridges. Then comes the "blower test" to see how tight everything is to get certified. And, ironically, one of the best designers/builders of Passivhaus is in Portland, OR! They...

Elkus Manfredi in Boston did the initial basic design and SMRT completed the remainder. For a University structure, Passivhaus and LEED are big feel-goods and probably result in additional and free money from the Fed Gov. I know that the U.S. Dept of Energy is "throwing" money at energy ideas...

The neighborhood is rising! https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/160-Washington-Ave-Portland-ME-04101/2104545787_zpid/

Interesting. The winning arch firm for the PMA addition is from Portland, OR too. I do know that firms there are more up to speed on the Passivhaus idea, like Kaplan Thompson. Are you planning that type of envelope? It's a big Green feel-good, of course.

Yes, but the U.S. is a vastly different culture than anywhere else in the world. But I can see the new name working, or well enough. The mascot thing will be interesting. Will there be one? Does there need to be one? It doesn't have to be literal, a running jumping gesturing pine tree firing the...

Some good ones here with more context. https://maineimaging.smugmug.com/Aerials/Maine/Kittery-to-Portland-Main/Portland-maine-aerial-photos/i-555JdHL

"I'd take the Rumble Ponies name (Binghamton in double AA baseball) over Hearts of Pine in a heartbeat. It might sound nice, Hearts of Pine, but it's confusing. Have you ever been to a soccer game in Europe? Soccer fans can brawl in a heartbeat. Do you want players known for a good heart when...