Once upon a time, when Harvard promised Barry's Corner culture

In 2007, Harvard did propose building huge amounts of art and cultural facilities in Barry's Corner, primarily on the current Charlesview site. These proposals contributed to a lot of the excitement and enthusiasm about what Barry's Corner would become and how relocating Charlesview would be a net improvement for everyone.
Harvard isn't doing 20 year plans anymore, and Harvard isn't proposing any arts or museums on the Charlesview site. The retail proposed for Barry's Corner is much less than 60,000 sq ft. These changes leave a lot less to be excited about in Barry's Corner.

Source: The Plan for Harvard in Allston (http://harvardmag.com/media/Allston-2007-01-11.pdf) pages 16 & 18
Posted by Harry Mattison on 3/22/2012 09:19:00 AM

3 comments:

  1. Anonymous1:02 PM

    Just a thought for your readers:
    Growing Pains from Boston Magazine.

    http://www.bostonmagazine.com/articles/growing_pains_boston_building_refusniks/

    If the city’s goal is true public participation, then let’s give everyone the ability to evaluate and comment on development proposals rather than just the few of us with time and an ax to grind. Instead of requiring attendance at months (or years) of meetings — like some kind of jury duty from hell — let’s move the process onto the Web.

    A team of faculty at Northeastern is creating software that would allow an iPad user to see a digital model of a proposed streetscape. The viewer could thereby understand the exact consequences of the suggested construction. This simple app could radically change public review by addressing two of the biggest problems in the current system. First, people won’t be able to make up facts about the project — everyone will see the same thing. Second, the information will truly be public and available to all for comment, not just to a select, vocal few."

    "...

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  2. Anonymous9:19 PM

    I couldn't agree more with this comment. There is a lot to blame on both sides with slowing down development in Allston, with the loudest in the community constantly sharpening its axe. I'm all for community participation, but for streamlining the process. Signed, a property owner in the Allston community.

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