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Old 11-08-2011, 08:52 AM
 
Location: Maryland
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If Baltimore were the world, yes they cut down the Amazon. The lack of trees in the city is both environmentally concerning and emotionally draining. I often get the reaction "I thought there'd be more trees" when having out-of-state visitors visit the city for the first time.
Baltimore is one of the oldest large cities in the nation. Why would anyone think there would be an abundance of trees?
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Old 11-08-2011, 08:54 AM
 
Location: Maryland
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Perhaps I need to brush up on my metaphors but I still don't understand the problem. This was an event that garnered the city world wide attention. The drivers raved about it. The tv crew even enjoyed it and they don't like anything. Like all things new, it needs time to make money.
A city facing a $52 million budget shortfall needs hard cash, national accolades don't pay the bills.
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Old 11-08-2011, 08:58 AM
 
Location: Baltimore
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A city facing a $52 million budget shortfall needs hard cash, national accolades don't pay the bills.

Boosting tourism doesn't aid in that?
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Old 11-08-2011, 09:48 AM
 
Location: The Triad
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Boosting tourism doesn't aid in that?
in principle? sure.
in practice? and (most importantly) net of everything related?
like most gimmicky things... not so much.
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Old 11-08-2011, 08:16 PM
 
Location: Edgemere, Maryland
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Baltimore is one of the oldest large cities in the nation. Why would anyone think there would be an abundance of trees?
Have you never been to Washington, Boston, Richmond, or Pittsburgh? That could be why. These are merely some examples from the Eastern US. Baltimore's streets are abnormally barren by any standard.
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Old 11-09-2011, 07:42 AM
 
Location: Pikesville, MD
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IndyCar was only a part of it. Most of the people I know came down to watch the ALMS race...



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Old 11-09-2011, 11:57 AM
 
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Looks like the Baltimore Racing might bring on a pretty big time CEO.

Former Constellation exec may be Baltimore Grand Prix's top CEO pick - Baltimore Business Journal

Hope it works, I loved the event, I'm just getting tired of all the humiliating publicity it is creating that is over taking what a great weekend it was.
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Old 11-09-2011, 12:35 PM
 
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I had a great weekend thanks to the Baltimore GP. It was one of the greatest time I had in Baltimore and could only hope that they will continue. Only time will tell.
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Old 11-09-2011, 01:58 PM
 
Location: Baltimore
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What is sad is I can tell you who the guy driving the golf cart is in the picture with the Porsche. :lol:
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Old 11-09-2011, 02:39 PM
 
Location: Maryland
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Have you never been to Washington, Boston, Richmond, or Pittsburgh? That could be why. These are merely some examples from the Eastern US. Baltimore's streets are abnormally barren by any standard.
I'm from the Washington area. Washington was never a major port or industrial city like Baltimore. Very difficult to compare the two. Comparing Baltimore to Philadelphia and New York would be appropriate in this regard would be more appropriate.
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