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cradleandshoot wrote: ↑Tue Mar 07, 2023 10:19 am

MDlaxfan76 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 07, 2023 9:43 am There's been some success, especially near the UMD medical center in converting older building to residential, mixed use. Which has all sorts of beneficial effects. I wonder whether such is being considered at some of these buildings...big challenge is combatting the perception of crime, but a concerted effort could handle that if there was an overall city planning dept decision to increase CBD residential.

The State's allocation of usage to CBD is a positive demand step, but mixing that with the opportunity to live right there too could be helpful.

How old are these buildings? The prospect of rehabbing these old buildings is awesome. I love old buildings, they all all truly have character. The transition to residential is fraught with an endless stream of problems that cost huge money to fix. I can think of 2 right off the top of my head... asbestos and lead paint, common in older buildings and a financial money pit to remediate.

MDlaxfan76 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 07, 2023 10:53 am

cradleandshoot wrote: ↑Tue Mar 07, 2023 10:19 am

MDlaxfan76 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 07, 2023 9:43 am There's been some success, especially near the UMD medical center in converting older building to residential, mixed use. Which has all sorts of beneficial effects. I wonder whether such is being considered at some of these buildings...big challenge is combatting the perception of crime, but a concerted effort could handle that if there was an overall city planning dept decision to increase CBD residential.

The State's allocation of usage to CBD is a positive demand step, but mixing that with the opportunity to live right there too could be helpful.

How old are these buildings? The prospect of rehabbing these old buildings is awesome. I love old buildings, they all all truly have character. The transition to residential is fraught with an endless stream of problems that cost huge money to fix. I can think of 2 right off the top of my head... asbestos and lead paint, common in older buildings and a financial money pit to remediate.

If those exist at all, the same issue applies to any rehab, not just residential.

I don't think that's an impediment with most buildings we're talking about, however.

Some of the central city buildings are from the 20's, lots from 50's. A little further out and the buildings can be from late 1800's and turn of the century up to 20's. Tons of charm, yes.

The newest buildings in central city would be 70's-90's, but not many...most of the new construction has been close to and along the waterfront, especially east side...and a lot of the bigger companies and professional service firms migrated to those class A properties.

However, in general, the days of commuting from Roland Park, Ruxton and Baltimore County are basically over, as the commute is easier to Towson, Hunt Valley, Owings Mills, easier parking etc. Couple that with the work from home trend and we're not likely to see nearly the demand that used to exist for downtown Baltimore office, at least from commuters. But where cities can thrive is with residential, mixed use retail, coupled with office. People want to live close to where they work and play. And the waterfront is quite attractive. Encourage residential and the retail will thrive.

Crime and the perception of it is nevertheless a challenge.

kramerica.inc wrote: ↑Tue Mar 07, 2023 11:45 am A coworker and BiL recently relocated to the city.
The coworker moved downtown to an apartment on Charles St. Newly single so he went with the fully loaded, rooftop patio, fitness rooms, views of Camden Yards 10' ceilings etc. Not a bad rent for an established professional.
The BiL went to a home in Roland Park/Poplar Hill area. That one is a major project. For the issues you mentioned. And more. He's now looking at astronomical heating/cooling costs. Probably has to move to geothermal, if the city will let him, otherwise it's thousands a month extra to heat and cool. The other issue is, obviously, how to educate the kids.

youthathletics wrote: ↑Sun Mar 19, 2023 1:13 pm A few months old. Warning, shows cop shooting a man who is on top of a woman holding a knife. https://twitter.com/ChuckCallesto/statu ... 34180?s=20

Original article from November: Maybe 'activist' Moorehead should have also spray-painted "No Knife Zone" as well.

Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sun Mar 19, 2023 1:23 pm

youthathletics wrote: ↑Sun Mar 19, 2023 1:13 pm A few months old. Warning, shows cop shooting a man who is on top of a woman holding a knife. https://twitter.com/ChuckCallesto/statu ... 34180?s=20

Original article from November: Maybe 'activist' Moorehead should have also spray-painted "No Knife Zone" as well.

How is your Sunday?

youthathletics wrote: ↑Sun Mar 19, 2023 1:24 pm

Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Sun Mar 19, 2023 1:23 pm

youthathletics wrote: ↑Sun Mar 19, 2023 1:13 pm A few months old. Warning, shows cop shooting a man who is on top of a woman holding a knife. https://twitter.com/ChuckCallesto/statu ... 34180?s=20

Original article from November: Maybe 'activist' Moorehead should have also spray-painted "No Knife Zone" as well.

How is your Sunday?

Better yet, ask how that woman is doing? You don't care.

MDlaxfan76 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 07, 2023 2:09 pm

kramerica.inc wrote: ↑Tue Mar 07, 2023 11:45 am A coworker and BiL recently relocated to the city.
The coworker moved downtown to an apartment on Charles St. Newly single so he went with the fully loaded, rooftop patio, fitness rooms, views of Camden Yards 10' ceilings etc. Not a bad rent for an established professional.
The BiL went to a home in Roland Park/Poplar Hill area. That one is a major project. For the issues you mentioned. And more. He's now looking at astronomical heating/cooling costs. Probably has to move to geothermal, if the city will let him, otherwise it's thousands a month extra to heat and cool. The other issue is, obviously, how to educate the kids.

Some pretty darn good options in Roland Park!

Including public.

MDlaxfan76 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 07, 2023 2:09 pm

kramerica.inc wrote: ↑Tue Mar 07, 2023 11:45 am A coworker and BiL recently relocated to the city.
The coworker moved downtown to an apartment on Charles St. Newly single so he went with the fully loaded, rooftop patio, fitness rooms, views of Camden Yards 10' ceilings etc. Not a bad rent for an established professional.
The BiL went to a home in Roland Park/Poplar Hill area. That one is a major project. For the issues you mentioned. And more. He's now looking at astronomical heating/cooling costs. Probably has to move to geothermal, if the city will let him, otherwise it's thousands a month extra to heat and cool. The other issue is, obviously, how to educate the kids.

Some pretty darn good options in Roland Park!

Including public.

OCanada wrote: ↑Sun Mar 19, 2023 9:49 pm

MDlaxfan76 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 07, 2023 2:09 pm

kramerica.inc wrote: ↑Tue Mar 07, 2023 11:45 am A coworker and BiL recently relocated to the city.
The coworker moved downtown to an apartment on Charles St. Newly single so he went with the fully loaded, rooftop patio, fitness rooms, views of Camden Yards 10' ceilings etc. Not a bad rent for an established professional.
The BiL went to a home in Roland Park/Poplar Hill area. That one is a major project. For the issues you mentioned. And more. He's now looking at astronomical heating/cooling costs. Probably has to move to geothermal, if the city will let him, otherwise it's thousands a month extra to heat and cool. The other issue is, obviously, how to educate the kids.

Some pretty darn good options in Roland Park!

Including public.

Really darn good inc public but that may have changed i con’t know. I con’t know that failing to do basic research is a good indicator the decision on education would be better

youthathletics wrote: ↑Mon Mar 20, 2023 11:21 am Roland Park is a sh1t hole.

youthathletics wrote: ↑Mon Mar 20, 2023 11:21 am Roland Park is a sh1t hole.

OCanada wrote: ↑Mon Mar 20, 2023 10:23 pm

youthathletics wrote: ↑Mon Mar 20, 2023 11:21 am Roland Park is a sh1t hole.

And your reason for saying that?

OCanada wrote: ↑Tue Mar 21, 2023 12:30 pm Thanks. Never heard it.

MDlaxfan76 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 21, 2023 12:38 pm

OCanada wrote: ↑Tue Mar 21, 2023 12:30 pm Thanks. Never heard it.

We understood one another, but’inside’ joke.

Obviously, Roland Park is a very nice area, with all sorts of desirable aspects, including schools both private and public. It also has some fraught history of redlining but that’s another topic.

I’m still trying to decipher your earlier post, presumably typed on a phone.

MDlaxfan76 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 21, 2023 12:38 pm

OCanada wrote: ↑Tue Mar 21, 2023 12:30 pm Thanks. Never heard it.

We understood one another, but’inside’ joke.

Obviously, Roland Park is a very nice area, with all sorts of desirable aspects, including schools both private and public. It also has some fraught history of redlining but that’s another topic.

I’m still trying to decipher your earlier post, presumably typed on a phone.