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Willbillis t1_j6l1gnf wrote

Reply to Commissioned Coat Rack by [deleted]

If you’re looking for someone to make a copy for less than you can already purchase it for, please just don’t. It’s insulting. However, if you’re trying to replicate something that’s not readily available, that’s different. More details are needed.

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babysonfirebmore t1_j6l1ezt wrote

Reply to Moving to Baltimore (City) with a 3 year old by Independent-Key-666

Just want to say that we made the move from DC a while back and now have a toddler and tiny one. We couldn't be happier and plan on sending the kids to public schools. Happy to chat separately about any questions you might have. We really love it here and plan to be here permanently.

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shaneknu t1_j6l0i7d wrote

Reply to comment by Helikeon in Would be awesome if the JFX and Jones Falls river could be converted like this by Cunninghams_right

Would you happen to have any more information on that? Looking around, I'm seeing these two photos.

From 1917:

https://www.shorpy.com/node/10986

and From 1977:

https://ghostsofbaltimore.org/2014/03/03/1977-aerial-photos-baltimore-penn-station/

This post claims 1915: https://blogs.ubalt.edu/skemp/history-of-the-jones-falls/

"The Jones Falls from just upstream of Penn Station to the Inner Harbor at the location of the present National Aquarium was placed in three massive tunnels and is still there today. Dedicated in 1915, the Jones Falls Conduit solved the problems of flooding for the downtown area and removed what had been a polluted cesspool from view."

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Frofro69 t1_j6kzj6j wrote

Reply to We plan to permanently close the alley between N Bond St & N Broadway, as it is too narrow for vehicle traffic. If you oppose the closure, you must inform our office by calling 443-984-2150 or emailing Traffic.Calming@BaltimoreCity.gov within 7 days. by BmoreCityDOT

I think it's a good idea. I remember watching someone squeeze through this alley when my girlfriend was giving me an unofficial tour of the city, and I swear some people must not mind scratching up their vehicles on someone else's property. Honestly there are tons of alleys that look this sketchy downtown, but some you can barely get through lol

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Longey13 t1_j6kzaiq wrote

Reply to comment by z3mcs in Would be awesome if the JFX and Jones Falls river could be converted like this by Cunninghams_right

Hi there. So I'd like to say that there are plenty of people with similar ideas and beliefs here, and that I can assure you that it is not that simple. The more feasible idea that has been floated is applying for a federal highway removal grant, which is likely already going to be used for US-40 (highway to nowhere). If we did somehow get enough money for I-83, the pushback would be significant, and the compromise would probably be a large boulevard next to the Jones falls (an improvement, but not quite what some of us would want) starting from around cold spring lane.

On the positive side, know that there are people like this, just not in large positions of power. Plenty of officials at the DOT would love to tell you about all the big projects they'd like to do that they just don't have the funds and/or personnel for.

If you'd like to learn more about how the Netherlands achieved this, and other great practices they have that we could learn from, check out Not Just Bikes on YouTube.

If you're interested in local advocacy like this, check out Strong Towns Baltimore, of which I am a member (shameless plug).

Cheers.

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