Baltimore's Block (Dundalk, Mayo, North Beach: appointed, lease, mortgage)

[Infinite_heights77]

Go Philly, yup!! As a native, I agree with your statement. When neighborhoods lose establishments (no matter what you think about it), a certain vibrancy is lost..forever!!! Or maybe?

Originally Posted by Go Philadelphia

Different perspective from someone who just moved from Philly to Baltimore, but I kind of like "The Block" in the sense that there's a certain grittyness to it that adds to the character of the downtown corridor. Center City Philadelphia had some voyeur districts back in the 80's and 90's but these have largely gone the way of extinction due to the rapid gentrification of Center City that started in the late 90's. Some people in Philly lament the loss of these establishments as they added to the whole vibe of the area.

[Infinite_heights77]

grit·ti·est


1 : containing or resembling grit

2 : courageously persistent : plucky <a gritty heroine>

3 : having strong qualities of tough uncompromising realism

[Woodlands]

Originally Posted by Go Philadelphia

Different perspective from someone who just moved from Philly to Baltimore, but I kind of like "The Block" in the sense that there's a certain grittyness to it that adds to the character of the downtown corridor. Center City Philadelphia had some voyeur districts back in the 80's and 90's but these have largely gone the way of extinction due to the rapid gentrification of Center City that started in the late 90's. Some people in Philly lament the loss of these establishments as they added to the whole vibe of the area.

LOL yeah like Arch Street or South Street in the 80s All those 25 cent pep shows....If you have nostaligia for gritty Philly.. Just watch Rocky I and Rocky II....back in Philly's true grit....

[Go Philadelphia]

Originally Posted by Woodlands

LOL yeah like Arch Street or South Street in the 80s All those 25 cent pep shows....If you have nostaligia for gritty Philly.. Just watch Rocky I and Rocky II....back in Philly's true grit....

Haha exactly! One of Philly's more famous theaters in Center City, the Forum, was just recently demolished to make way for large scale development in the form of luxury condominiums most likely. Same thing happened to NYC and Times Square. Gentrification is good on the whole, but it's a shame the cost of gentrification more times than not is the displacement of the residents and institutions that made the neighborhood unique and interesting.

[dogpark]

Originally Posted by Go Philadelphia

Haha exactly! One of Philly's more famous theaters in Center City, the Forum, was just recently demolished to make way for large scale development in the form of luxury condominiums most likely. Same thing happened to NYC and Times Square. Gentrification is good on the whole, but it's a shame the cost of gentrification more times than not is the displacement of the residents and institutions that made the neighborhood unique and interesting.

That's the irony of gentrification.

[B.K.]

Originally Posted by dogpark

That's the irony of gentrification.

Porno vs. Starbucks? Hee, hee, hrumph.

[Infinite_heights77]

Gentrification ain't all good!!

Originally Posted by Go Philadelphia

Haha exactly! One of Philly's more famous theaters in Center City, the Forum, was just recently demolished to make way for large scale development in the form of luxury condominiums most likely. Same thing happened to NYC and Times Square. Gentrification is good on the whole, but it's a shame the cost of gentrification more times than not is the displacement of the residents and institutions that made the neighborhood unique and interesting.

[are you kidinme?]

Originally Posted by Go Philadelphia

Different perspective from someone who just moved from Philly to Baltimore, but I kind of like "The Block" in the sense that there's a certain grittyness to it that adds to the character of the downtown corridor. Center City Philadelphia had some voyeur districts back in the 80's and 90's but these have largely gone the way of extinction due to the rapid gentrification of Center City that started in the late 90's. Some people in Philly lament the loss of these establishments as they added to the whole vibe of the area.

If by grittiness you mean: human trafficking, drugs, crime, prostitution, and the human race at its lowest point, then I guess you are right.

[Infinite_heights77]

That is business as usual in Babylon!!

Originally Posted by are you kidinme?

If by grittiness you mean: human trafficking, drugs, crime, prostitution, and the human race at its lowest point, then I guess you are right.

[ItalianExec]

Still not sure what biz owner on bmore ave has on what govt official, but that place needs to be razed. Could turn it into Bourbon street type area of bars.

Lots of drugs, prostitution, dieseases on that street. AND THAT IS WITH A POICE PRESENCE.