BostonUrbEx t1_j6ijzkw wrote on January 30, 2023 at 4:16 PM

Have them build a gondola over the Braintree Split to connect the South Shore Plaza to Quincy Adams Station, then let them build as high as they want.

OceanEarthling t1_j6imgqa wrote on January 30, 2023 at 4:32 PM

That's actually not a terrible idea.

UltravioletClearance t1_j6iimrz wrote on January 30, 2023 at 4:07 PM

Braintree residents had a meltdown when the mayor proposed redeveloping a decaying abandoned motel into housing. I can just imagine how this will Play out...

DBLJ33 t1_j6imjdz wrote on January 30, 2023 at 4:33 PM

Imagine living next to a dump during the summer. Solid pass.

user72230 t1_j6ijfan wrote on January 30, 2023 at 4:13 PM

I haven't paid close attention but I wondered why it hadn't been converted to housing? Now I know .....

RedRedditRedemption2 t1_j6jn6lb wrote on January 30, 2023 at 8:21 PM

It’s also a terrible area. The Motel 6 spiraled downhill after a shooting occurred there: https://www.boston25news.com/news/controversial-motel-6-in-braintree-finally-closes-its-doors/837769064/

user72230 t1_j6jsqox wrote on January 30, 2023 at 8:55 PM

Why do you think this news article about something that happened at a hotel is relevant to it as a housing complex? Yeah the motel 6 was trash, but renovated into studios? You go from people there to save a buck, do drugs, or spend time with a SW are quite different than people at home....IMHO. What am I missing?

RedRedditRedemption2 t1_j6jtgi6 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 8:59 PM

I was just providing some background context.

UltravioletClearance t1_j6kbrkg wrote on January 30, 2023 at 10:55 PM

To clarify - They would've redeveloped the property, which means tearing down the Motel 6 and building a luxury apartment complex in its place.

Proof-Variation7005 t1_j6ki2i7 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 11:38 PM

And what happens to the light that was left on for me?

RedRedditRedemption2 t1_j6jnjwl wrote on January 30, 2023 at 8:23 PM

There’s also a restaurant there that’s been abandoned for 15+ years now. It looks like it belongs in a jungle.

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RedRedditRedemption2 t1_j6jm8vo wrote on January 30, 2023 at 8:15 PM

The entire South Shore is gridlocked 24/7/365.

tjean5377 t1_j6nipyo wrote on January 31, 2023 at 4:20 PM

I used to live in Weymouth. Its brutal during the holidays.

irondukegm t1_j6nvmq1 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 5:39 PM

We desperately need more housing so this sounds great!

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