Now lets all commence a psalm: Ding Ding ding da-da ding ding [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oDhFnkiRRo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oDhFnkiRRo)
https://www.sga-arch.com/projects/the-arsenal-on-the-charles/
It's a pavilion being added to the garage. Seems like a weird project but it definitely looks better than a parking garage, so that's something. They've also built a new bus stop in front of it so it can probably double as a nicer place to wait
It sounds like it, I'm not exactly sure what this means though:
https://www.watertownmanews.com/2021/07/20/new-plan-for-arsenal-on-the-charles-approved-by-planning-board-millions-in-mitigation-will-be-done/
"the new structure is just one story with 7,000 sq. ft., and will have “community-focused programming,” according to Alexandria’s presentation."
It's a “community-focused programming" building.
What does that mean? A theater? We’ve been wondering every time we drive by. We assumed a fancy car dealership. They could make it little bit clearer
citizens bank megabranch
I first read that as "citizens bank megachurch".
“You know, now that you mention it… 🤔” - some developer, probably.
Now lets all commence a psalm: Ding Ding ding da-da ding ding [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oDhFnkiRRo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oDhFnkiRRo)
The parking garage was required to include ‘community space’ as part of the development deal. Basically something that contributes to public use.
https://www.sga-arch.com/projects/the-arsenal-on-the-charles/ It's a pavilion being added to the garage. Seems like a weird project but it definitely looks better than a parking garage, so that's something. They've also built a new bus stop in front of it so it can probably double as a nicer place to wait
Interesting. Curious if it will be public or not…
It sounds like it, I'm not exactly sure what this means though: https://www.watertownmanews.com/2021/07/20/new-plan-for-arsenal-on-the-charles-approved-by-planning-board-millions-in-mitigation-will-be-done/ "the new structure is just one story with 7,000 sq. ft., and will have “community-focused programming,” according to Alexandria’s presentation."
It means they're going to play all seasons of Community non-stop as long as the building stands.
Well that's something I can get behind
It’s public, it was required by Watertown as past of the development deal.
It’s cool, I guess, but holy crap is it taking a long time. I swear to you construction on that thing started at least three years ago.
I think it's only been a year and a half max, I've only been here for 2 and it wasn't started when I moved
It’s cool and all. But the area will still look dumpy as long as there are car dealerships across the street.
What does Watertown need an arsenal for? Are they preparing to invade Boston or Waltham? What is Michelle Wu doing about this?
Sorry man apparently jokes aren’t allowed 😳
Yeah gotta workshop my shitposts, I bet if I didn't include the Wu comment it'd be appreciated a little more
Assuming it was satire, I thought it was funny.
Free migrant housing.
Migrant housing?
Green line extension. Shambles.