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I think it's debatable that the location is a positive for Baltimore. I don't doubt it, just haven't seen any evidence for it...
People go to school and/or work in DC or it's suburbs, and then SOME go back with their talents/knowledge and bring it to Baltimore and it's surrounding burbs. I know this first hand from friends of mine. This actually goes both ways with people employed or studying at Hopkins or UMMS who come from DC's suburbs. So it's not one sided.
When you have a global center of power in your region or dual-metro CSA, it's a net positive, not a net negative. Just as someone mentioned BWI airport which was renamed to this in the 70's, sees at least 1/3 of it's passenger rate from metro DC. Again net positive for the region and Baltimore's primary airport. Funny how so many posters on here when discussing the Bay Area never say SF is a detriment to SJ's success, because that's just silly.
Beyond all of that, whether DC was just woods with trees, and nothing else existed until Richmond, Baltimore still is located in a better location than STL and Memphis. Being located on the NE corridor is priceless. To me this comparison is not even discussion.
Location: That star on your map in the middle of the East Coast, DMV
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Yet losing in the real world due to its location. City Data isn't brining business to the Baltimore area.
No. In the real world, Baltimore's future is brighter than the other two (in part) due to it's location. That's why it's winning the poll on C-D because others realize the obvious.
Memphis is home to Orange Mound, the first African American neighborhood in the United States, built by and for African Americans. St. Louis and Baltimore may be bigger cities but they aren't as relevant to the story of America the way Memphis is, Mane.
In this context specifically that will be Baltimore moreso than the other 2 by being much older & establish within both geberal American & Black history.
Nobody here knows the outlook within 30-50 years of these cities. I'll give all of them a potentially bright future just with less grittiness as present.
No. In the real world, Baltimore's future is brighter than the other two (in part) due to it's location. That's why it's winning the poll on C-D because others realize the obvious.
How does Baltimore benefit from its location? I need specifics.
How does Baltimore benefit from its location? I need specifics.
Baltimore's airport would almost certainly not be as busy as it is if it weren't also convenient to Washington DC. It's one reason the airport changed its name in the 70s to Baltimore/Washington International Airport, and its IATA code was changed from BAL (Baltimore) to BWI (Baltimore/Washington International). Even before the name change, the first jet airplanes to service Washington DC flew out of BAL, as National's runways were too short, and Dulles hadn't been built yet. So there's one benefit that Baltimore enjoys by being close to DC.
Baltimore's airport would almost certainly not be as busy as it is if it weren't also convenient to Washington DC. It's one reason the airport changed its name in the 70s to Baltimore/Washington International Airport, and its IATA code was changed from BAL (Baltimore) to BWI (Baltimore/Washington International). Even before the name change, the first jet airplanes to service Washington DC flew out of BAL, as National's runways were too short, and Dulles hadn't been built yet. So there's one benefit that Baltimore enjoys by being close to DC.
I can make an argument that BWI would be busier if it weren't if weren't for DC. I can make the argument that if there weren't two major airports between Baltimore and Richmond, BWI wouldn't have a choice but to be a busier airport. The airport would then serve the entire state of Maryland, NOVA (what ever cities are there) the way it serves South Central PA, and parts of Delaware. As I continue to harp on, Baltimore would also be a major business hub, and a bookend of the I95 corridor.
I'm really rooting for these three cities. Baltimore and St. Louis both have especially amazing historical bones, having both been among the Top 5 American cities at points during the past and Top 10 for very long periods (Baltimore as recently as 1980). I hope they can get it together and attract more interest from those who appreciate the history-rich environments they offer.
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