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[Recchia]

^ Holy crap, how did I not notice all that when I walked by there twice yesterday??

[Cotuit]

^ Holy crap, how did I not notice all that when I walked by there twice yesterday??

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I guess you're a little slow.

[anthonypolitelli]

ok what the heck are they doing exactly? what is the purpose of these slabs they are driving into the ground? me = confused

[Cotuit]

what is the purpose of these slabs they are driving into the ground?

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They will support the buildings. The ground is not strong enough to support them, so the piles go down to bderock to hold the building up.

[anthonypolitelli]

so these slabs will be submerged completely within the ground? also, when might we see steel going up on this project?

[Frankie811]

http://www.liveatwaterplace.com/index.html

[provid]

they sure did not design a very exciting logo for the project.

[billypc99]

They really took advantage of college hill/east side in the background

[Frankie811]

http://www.projo.com/metro/content/projo_2...31.e1219fa.html

[Frankie811]

so these slabs will be submerged completely within the ground? also, when might we see steel going up on this project?

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Most of the excavation at the site is complete, Iselin said. Steel sheeting has been installed around the construction area, and crews have driven 300 of 800 piles into the ground. Steel will arrive around Thanksgiving, Iselin said.

[Cotuit]

That Thanksgiving timetable for steel is quicker than I thought.

[Garris]

I have trouble believing any concrete detailing will look better than synthetic limestone... And big thanks to the Providence Fire Dept in killing the Italian style plaza... I'm sure the replacement that will accomodate the fire lanes will look much better .

- Garris

[Baines]

I have trouble believing any concrete detailing will look better than synthetic limestone...  And big thanks to the Providence Fire Dept in killing the Italian style plaza...  I'm sure the replacement that will accomodate the fire lanes will look much better  .

- Garris

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I agree...but let's see. As to the PFD ruining the Italian plaza, I see little logic to that request by them. Arial ladders in PFD are the max 100' and they actually need to move away from the building to get a good angle and balance...so I don't know what that is about.

[rhuck]

What if the fire were on the other side of the building, you know, where the pond is?

[Baines]

What if the fire were on the other side of the building, you know, where the pond is?

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Well, that would be the PFD argument I suspect...but the 100 foot ladders could easily extend there although not as high up- plus PFD is known for it's aggressive attack approach - they enter buildings and attack the fire. Anyway, a shame about the changes.

[Cotuit]

I think fires on the water sides of the building are why PFD wants to get into the courtyard. It allows them to get trucks in closer to the building since they can't bring trucks to the water sides.

[kinematix]

Took this picture this morning. Thought you all might enjoy the view.

[Recchia]

Took this picture this morning. Thought you all might enjoy the view.

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Wait a minute, you living at 15 West?

[kinematix]

Not me, my girlfriend just moved in. The 10th floor has a pretty nice view - I'll put together a panorama.

[BBascule]

Took this picture this morning. Thought you all might enjoy the view.

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Cool angle!

[Frankie811]

WHOA!!!!! Check out the changes on their web site.

http://www.liveatwaterplace.com/index.html

[CtownMikey]

I like how OTW and Watrerplace both had that Miami feel for their original renderings, and the updates are SO much better

[Cotuit]

[Cotuit]

There's a number of cracks appearing throughout Waterplace Park around the site. I'm sure the city has made them liable for fixing them...

[Garris]

I can't say I love the new renders... They're somewhat cartoonish, and the angles feel off. Am I seeing correctly that the balconies are somewhat haphazzardly positioned around the facade? Is there a pattern to them?

- Garris