Clyde's of Columbia and The Soundry to close on July 19
After 45 years, Clyde's of Columbia will permanently close on July 19th. Clyde's Restaurant Group will also be closing music venue The...
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- Jun 17, 2020
- 2 min
Howard County Launches Housing Opportunities Master Plan Public Survey
From a Howard County Press Release: ELLICOTT CITY, MD – Howard County launched the Housing Opportunities Master Plan public survey for...
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- Jun 4, 2020
- 3 min
Hickory Ridge Redevelopment Zoning Board Case to Continue Virtually; Motion for Continuance Denied
Last night, the Howard County Zoning Board (made up of the Howard County Council) held a virtual hearing on the Hickory Ridge Village...
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- May 19, 2020
- 5 min
Department Stores are going Bankrupt. What this could mean for The Mall in Columbia.
Very few department stores are likely to survive the coronavirus crisis. What will this mean for The Mall in Columbia.
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- May 13, 2020
- 4 min
Columbia after Covid-19: The increasing appeal of a new type of suburbia
Suburban environments like Columbia that combine the best parts of city and suburban living will flourish in a post-Covid future.
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- Mar 31, 2020
- 4 min
The Coronavirus crisis is likely to delay the opening of The Merriweather District
Reviewing the facts and speculating on how the coronavirus crisis will slow down the opening of The Merriweather District.
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- Mar 15, 2020
- 2 min
Bikeabout - March 15 Edition
A dozen pictures from my latest bikeabout around downtown Columbia recognizing the irrelevance of blogging about public spaces and places.
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- Mar 12, 2020
- 3 min
The Land next to Hickory Ridge Village Center
Adjacent to the HRVC is a 3-acre parcel owned by the Columbia Association which could one day be developed into a recreational facility.
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- Mar 5, 2020
- 4 min
District 4 Board of Education Candidates weigh in on future elementary school sites
Coombs, Mallo, and Palmer answer where they would locate new elementary schools. Plus, an accounting of future capital projects.
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- Feb 22, 2020
- 1 min
Saturday afternoon Bikeabout
This post has some pictures from my Saturday afternoon bikeabout around downtown Columbia. I noticed a handful of interesting things, so...
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- Feb 20, 2020
- 1 min
Soon anybody can sleep in the Merriweather District
A pop-up hotel will take over a portion of the Juniper building starting in April allowing potential tenants and the general public, such...
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- Feb 14, 2020
- 2 min
Motherload Alert! We hit the Motherload!
Reader David Dayrit was kind enough to point me to the leasing brochure for the Merriweather District which contains a detailed...
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- Feb 13, 2020
- 1 min
7-11 set to open at 10730 Little Patuxent Parkway
A 7-Eleven is set to open soon at 10730 Little Patuxent Parkway in the recently renovated space that used to to be home to Princeton...
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- Feb 12, 2020
- 2 min
Time for a Guessing Game
Okay, time for a guessing game - what other tenants will be announced to be part of phase 1 of the Merriweather District? This is what we...
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- Feb 9, 2020
- 1 min
Checking in on The Merriweather District - February 9 Edition
Below are pictures of my Sunday bike ride exploration through the Merriweather District where I noted some serious progress being made....
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- Feb 4, 2020
- 6 min
The story behind the Hickory Ridge Village Center redevelopment
The long and fierce debate surrounding the potential redevelopment of the Hickory Ridge Village Center is (hopefully) nearing a...
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- Jan 28, 2020
- 1 min
Brightview Senior Living Center Construction Update
Construction of the Brightview Senior Living Center at the corner of Martin Road and Seneca Drive along Rt 29 is well underway, and this...
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- Jan 24, 2020
- 3 min
So, What is Lidl Anyway?
Lidl (pronounced: lee-duhl) is an international grocery powerhouse with over 10,000 stores across 27 countries, and is in process of a...
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- Jan 21, 2020
- 2 min
Millie Bailey Park begins to take shape at the Lakefront
Public spaces bring people together, and it’s good to see that the Howard Hughes Corporation is including many new unique public spaces...
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- Jan 1, 2020
- 1 min
The Merriweather District on New Year's Day
A few pictures of the Merriweather District construction site taken on New Years Day 1/1/2020. You can see the banners surrounding the...
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