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YggdrasilsLeaf t1_j4w16h7 wrote

Seriously. Every other developer that this property has changed hands with since the early 80s has ended up doing the exact same thing. Which is letting the place fall further into disrepair and then selling to the next highest bidder.

I LOVED going to HarborPlace as a kid and it saddens me that it’s gotten the way it has, but like 90% of the problem with the place? Since its heyday? Lack of security in and around the entire property.

People stopped going when they started getting mugged and robbed on the regular. That in turn decreased foot traffic and eventually, over time, stores started shutting down because there wasn’t enough business and when the foot traffic further decreased, the stores and restaurants started getting robbed on the regular and that further decreased foot traffic and sales and we’ve been stuck with this mess ever since.

And EVERY DEVELOPER, every single one, has done the same thing. Tried to put new stores in, but barely any freaking security to keep costs down and it’s just History repeating over and over again.

IMPO They should turn one of the buildings into a youth/harbor community center. With free recreation/library/study areas, maybe a social services express office/job training type of deal, a visitors center for tourists, like a functioning community center.

Keep the other shopping and food. Maybe add a small local theater (not movie theater, like an actual small theater for plays or live music acts)

A girl can dream.

Whatever the case, I get why other commenters are saying “don’t jinx it” but honestly?

You’re just being realistic. I swear sometimes it’s like the place is cursed.

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wesoloski t1_j4vyx7z wrote

Though the Sun is certainly falling out of favor, a couple years ago I purchased an "every front page from your birthday throughout the years" for an aunt. Its a neat timecapsule.

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douchecannon OP t1_j4vus45 wrote

Reply to comment by mms13 in Help finding Lobster by douchecannon

I guess local vendor is a little ambiguous. My original post was written to ask if there was a better option than Costco or Whole Foods, but those posts kept getting removed by the auto mods. Conrad’s seems to fit the bill of exactly what I am looking for.

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DarkDave_007 t1_j4vltdf wrote

I still go often since 2001...was there this Sunday for brunch...But what is the crack ingredients in that Sausage Gravy in the Sausage and Gravy on Brioch breakfast?...I think about it for days after and its what keeps me coming back. Anyone try it or know what they put in it? so good, sweet, savory etc.

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TheDelig t1_j4vjm7d wrote

Reply to Contrails! by Robbiebphoto

I love it when one of the byproducts of combustion, water, creates beautiful lines in the sky

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dainty-defication t1_j4vjfsl wrote

Not easy to walk to either of those from the aquarium. It can be done but most of the tourist crowd isn’t going to go that far especially with kids and strollers

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Cunninghams_right t1_j4vgw4k wrote

I think there are a couple of local ceramics/clayworks art studios around. I've only ever seen them at flea market type things, but there are probably ways to go to the studio to shop or to find a local shot that carries them.

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Painndaneck t1_j4vf39w wrote

I feel like anything that attempts to be modern or futuristic will quickly look dated, as Harborplace feels today. The developer should tear out all the concrete and instead create a timeless mix of brick-based construction (think Camden yards’ warehouse) reminiscent of the harbor’s original commercial uses. Instead of a massive pavilion, it could be a number of historic looking structures set about like a village with modern amenities inside. See bearings.earlybaltimore.org for inspiration. And if we interspersed some large trees with adequate grass and space it could be a distinctive and authentic natural-feeling downtown-adjacent space. Ideally when the water is safe enough there could be a beach space too.

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