#SaveourStages: The uncertain future of Merriweather Post Pavilion and America's Independent Venues
All 2020 concerts at Merriweather Post Pavilion are now cancelled.* This will mark the first year in the historic amphitheater's 53 year...
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Jul 9, 20206 min read
Realizing Toby's Dream: The "Coming Together" of Arts & Housing in Downtown Columbia
The new cultural center will fulfill a lifelong dream of Columbia legend Toby Orestein, create a regional arts hub that will be a flagship p
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Jun 25, 20206 min read
Why Clyde's is closing and what comes next for the Lakefront in Columbia
All of us have our stories and memories from Clyde's. After all, it's been there for 45 years. It's almost as old as Columbia itself. ...
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Jun 24, 20203 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20203 min read
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, 20205 min read
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, 20204 min read
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, 20204 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20203 min read
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, 20204 min read
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, 20201 min read
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, 20201 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20201 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20201 min read
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, 20206 min read
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, 20201 min read
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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