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Old 10-23-2011, 08:10 PM
 
Location: Boston, MA
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I was wondering what was one thing you wished Boston had more of

I would say grocery stores. There are not many near where I live.
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Old 10-23-2011, 08:57 PM
 
Location: Cambridge, MA
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Reliable mass transit - and ANY mass transit between 1 - 5 AM.
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Old 10-23-2011, 09:17 PM
 
Location: no longer new england
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Agreed, a 24-7 T system would be pretty awesome, there are some 24 hour bus routes but if they just had subway on the hour after midnight i would be so happy. That would make nightlife options so much more possible for me, and if i ever end up working at mass general again i wouldnt worry about taking the late shifts.

hmm, besides T improvments, nothing is really trying to get out of my head. its a nice city, but hopefully when i return there will be more cheap rentals. wishful thinking most likely.
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Old 10-23-2011, 11:44 PM
 
Location: Hell's Kitchen, NYC
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Late night/24 hour anything.
Casual, (good) mid-range price restaurants. Seems like there really is no in between in Boston.
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Old 10-24-2011, 09:03 AM
 
Location: Boston, MA
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Late night/24 hour anything.
Casual, (good) mid-range price restaurants. Seems like there really is no in between in Boston.
I would agree with everyone that there needs to be a 24/7 subway and also more late night restaurants. I used to live in NYC and it is definitely very convenient. I live almost on a college campus so I have some food options but I know outside of that its rough.

Also, on the subject of the subway, I wish the green line trains did not always end at Government Center when North Station is only two stops further. I can't wait until it goes all the way to Lechmere again.
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Old 10-24-2011, 10:23 AM
 
Location: Stamford, CT
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I'll agree with others, 24 hour T, later last call, and also longer spanning subway system.
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Old 10-24-2011, 12:29 PM
 
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1. A clean, WELL MAINTAINED transit system.
2. Roads that won't swallow a Hyndai Accent with their potholes.
3. middle-class, where did they all go?
4. Like theSublime said, family style/casual restaurants.
5. morality
6. access to waterfront (harbor not river)
7. affordable housing (too obvious)
8. recognizable neighborhoods (from 10-20 years ago)
9. trash barrels on the street
10. real donut shops
11. women who know how to act like ladies/ guys who know how to act like gents.
12. stuff geared towards people in their 30s/40s.
13. Reliable, non-slanted local news sources.
14. competent, honest politicians.
15. people who know how to drive
16. common sense in general
17. attentive customer service AND in English
18. original radio stations (but mainstream music)
19. laws enforced
20. graffiti clean-up


Oh wait, you just wanted one? LMAO!!!!
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Old 10-24-2011, 02:49 PM
 
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24hr T would be awesome

Later or more staggered Closing times in bars because having hundreds of drunk people spilling out onto the streets at the same time is such a good idea.

Cabs should have GPS as standard. I once got into a cab and asked the driver to take me to the Back Bay, his response "what's the Back Bay?" Also they should all take cards without the whinging from the driver.

A proper Train that goes to Gillette Stadium and is available for all gigs.

Get rid of ticket touts...make it illegal to sell tickets above face.

A face lift for downtown crossing.
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Old 10-24-2011, 07:50 PM
 
Location: New York City/San Diego, CA
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Good delis
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Old 10-24-2011, 07:53 PM
 
Location: Up North
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grocery stores and happy hours
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