The Fort Pointer

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Tweets and opinions for residents, workforce and visitors of Fort Point, Boston. Lover of all things creative, worldly and aspirational. Otherwise bristly.
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The Fort PointerOct 14, 2023

Downtown this week, a celebration of avarice, hollow as the day is long.

I’ll stand alone, recalling unfulfilled commitments (stay tuned); a withheld comp in City Council testimony; and my Public Records Request revealing relief of remaining obligations in a withheld Agreement.

The Fort PointerSep 21, 2023
Starry Night, a public art treasure installed under the A Street bridge by Fort Point artist/residents Lisa M. Greenfield and Daniel J. Van Ackere, has been removed after a 13+ year run. 🔥❤️💯 https://greenfield-studio.com/section/137572-Starry%20Night%20I.html… @universalhub
The Fort PointerSep 17, 2023
Grateful to the Castle Island Association for running tours of Fort Independence all summer long, thru Columbus Day. Special thanks today to Steve Sr. for his kindness and wisdom, teaching the history of this place… originally a British fort predating the American Revolution. 🙏🏼
The Fort PointerSep 15, 2023

My Globe comment on the approval of Dorchester Bay City. 👇🏽 It's about our low aspirations.

Good to know Boston's power brokers feel less slighted this month. Maybe they can regroup and plan a civic destination in Seaport, Suffolk Downs or DBC. https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/09/14/business/dorchester-bay-city-approved-bpda/

Dorchester Bay City project: BPDA approval secured

The $5 billion, 21-building mixed-use project has long been in the works, with developers envisioning a climate-resilient mini-city on the site of the former Bayside Expo Center.

The Boston Globe
The Fort PointerSep 14, 2023
My Globe comment below regards "Wu unveils plans to revamp Boston’s decades-old rules for what can be built where.” Also here, a terrific Globe comment by BostonMassMark, a former BPDA/BRA employee. https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/09/13/business/boston-zoning-code-wu-revamp/
Boston zoning code to be updated

Boston's nearly 4,000-page zoning code will get an update for the first time in nearly six decades, the mayor said Wednesday.

The Boston Globe
The Fort PointerAug 6, 2023

The Rose Kennedy Greenway is under-appreciated IMHO.

I’m not debating whether or not vehicular infrastructure should’ve been moved below grade or not.

I’m simply in awe of the Conservancy’s work, just as I am FOPG. We are fortunate. ❤️

The Fort PointerAug 4, 2023

Hopefully Massport appoints a CEO with a professional, real-world track record of proactive work tackling challenges of climate change.

From its reliance on flimsy storm surge fences to its continued, car-centric foray into CRE, Massport needs a major shift in thinking IMHO.

The Fort PointerJul 31, 2023

I mounted signs yesterday directing ferry passengers to the new Public Waiting Area at the St Regis (150 Seaport Blvd).

Seating: 4

The stairway was neither permitted by BPDA or by MassDEP in the Ch91 license. The developer included square footage of an entrance to a restroom and the landing of the stairway in calculations of required footage, leaving the diminutive waiting area shown, delivered at a fraction of the 500sf required. @universalhub

The Fort PointerJul 19, 2023

“…North End restaurant owners who opposed the mayor’s restrictions on outdoor dining.”

That’s the entirety of how a Herald reporter characterizes a restaurant owner who, just days ago, allegedly fired a gun at another person on Hanover St and is now a fugitive, wanted by BPD.

The Fort PointerApr 8, 2023

Received from MassDEP: Floorplan of required 500 sq ft "Waiting Area" for ferry passengers at 150 Seaport.

CONFIRMED: A large staircase was built in the middle of the Waiting Area. Square footage of the stairs is included in Waiting Area size.

NONCOMPLIANT by any standard. 😡