Mondawmin is affordable, intriguing

[oneworld25]

Woodlands and Barante, you have both brought up some very fascinating insights with regards to "defensible spaces". However, I am not at all surprised that neither the Target nor the Shoppers Market interact with the Metro and this has nothing to do with creating "defensible spaces". Rather it is due to stupid developers. Mondawmin is owned by General Growth Properties, and they appear to own mostly malls in suburban areas. Target is a big box store that is located mostly in suburban areas. These developers are used to building auto-oriented structures and have probably never heard of anything like Transit Oriented Development. It's really ashame, Mondawmin has so much potential for being a very nice walkable development.

[Woodlands]

Here is an interesting idea. I do not know if it would catch on in Baltimore given the City's desire to develop or redevelop communities and its interest in improving the commercial tax base. I only post it here because I know the mall had plans to attract a "sit down" restaurant to the site.


The Item - South Carolina (http://www.theitem.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080730/BIZ/704357468 - broken link)

[oneworld25]

Originally Posted by Woodlands

Here is an interesting idea. I do not know if it would catch on in Baltimore given the City's desire to develop or redevelop communities and its interest in improving the commercial tax base. I only post it here because I know the mall had plans to attract a "sit down" restaurant to the site.


The Item - South Carolina (http://www.theitem.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080730/BIZ/704357468 - broken link)

Blocking fast food from low income areas is a great idea. I also don't think this would interfere with any of the City's economic development plans. There already is plenty of fast food in inner city Baltimore anyways.

[jonjj]

Originally Posted by Woodlands

Here is an interesting idea. I do not know if it would catch on in Baltimore given the City's desire to develop or redevelop communities and its interest in improving the commercial tax base. I only post it here because I know the mall had plans to attract a "sit down" restaurant to the site.


The Item - South Carolina (http://www.theitem.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080730/BIZ/704357468 - broken link)

Not to keen on this idea. If someone wants to eat junk, he or she will do it regardless of restaurant choices. And I think it would be difficult to determine which places are junk sources and which ones offer healthy food choices. I rarely go to chain restaurants but I thought they all offered healthier food choices. I could be wrong though.

[rudy_d]

Agreed, jonjj. You can get a salad and fruit at most fast food restaurants. The problem is getting people to order those items instead of a greasy burger and "supersized" fries.

There was an article in the Sun a few weeks back about Hopkins providing healthier foods at inner city convenience stores. Local residents continued to buy junk food.

[barante]

From today's Examiner:
Antero Pietila: Mondawmin: Not your parents’ shopping mall - Examiner.com (http://www.examiner.com/a-1523301~Antero_Pietila__Mondawmin__Not_your_parent s__shopping_mall.html - broken link)

[bmoreflash]

[quote=vev46;2008358]IRogers Toy Store was owned by cousin Leonard back in the day. Myself and one of my uncles used to help him out occasionally. I used to love it there too because Leonard would let me try out some of the toys first to see what would be a good seller, then he pushed it. Unfortunately, my cousin sold the business then committed suicide. So tragic.

[davecj]

Originally Posted by oneworld25

Blocking fast food from low income areas is a great idea. I also don't think this would interfere with any of the City's economic development plans. There already is plenty of fast food in inner city Baltimore anyways.

It's great that people post self serving diatribe as they save the world from themselves.

And yes I know this is from several years ago.

[oneworld25]

Originally Posted by davecj

It's great that people post self serving diatribe as they save the world from themselves.

And yes I know this is from several years ago.

I'd love to defend my post. Unfortunately it was made in reference to a news story that is no longer active so I don't know the context in which it was posted. I will say that obesity affects all of us. Even those who are not obese through increased medical costs and decreased productivity.

[Woodlands]

The pad site outside of Target at Mondawmin on the Liberty Heights side...was supposed to be reserved for a "sit down" restaurant. I am not sure if because of the economy they cannot find one or if one is not interested.. From my understanding..Mickie Ds is very interested but the powers that be do not want it because of what oneworld25 is stating. I am surprised that an Applebees or similiar restaurant has not jumped at the chance to locate there.. It would be PACKED during Ravens Games as the one is on Reisterstown Road up by the Plaza. Aside from little dive spots like Joes Place and backdoor liquor store bars.. There is not a franchise sit down bar/restaurant in all of NW Baltimore. One at Mondawmin would be a nice addition and make the mall more mainstream as well.. since its lacking that type of restaurant now.. Plus I could see college kids from Coppin and BCCC going there as well.....