Comments on: More Shopping Along 355 http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2008/02/04/more-shopping-along-355/ A guide to living, working, and playing in Frederick, Maryland Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:19:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Lilly Vernon http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2008/02/04/more-shopping-along-355/#comment-3353 Lilly Vernon Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:26:19 +0000 http://frednet.wordpress.com/?p=808#comment-3353 What we are short of is not just parks to play - but parks to play organized sports in. I have been involved in soccer, baseball and softball and those are the parks that we need. That is what he is talking about. Lilly What we are short of is not just parks to play – but parks to play organized sports in. I have been involved in soccer, baseball and softball and those are the parks that we need. That is what he is talking about.

Lilly

]]> By: Lilly Vernon http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2008/02/04/more-shopping-along-355/#comment-3352 Lilly Vernon Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:21:28 +0000 http://frednet.wordpress.com/?p=808#comment-3352 Personnally, I love the smell of freshly poured asphalt, there must be something deep in my primordial memory that connects to those tar pits. What really effects me is the lost of those 320 or so jobs at BP Solar that moved off shore. Does anyone out there worrying about which of the restaurants will open along Rt 355 every think what loss 320 clean blue collar jobs means to Frederick? Personnally, I love the smell of freshly poured asphalt, there must be something deep in my primordial memory that connects to those tar pits. What really effects me is the lost of those 320 or so jobs at BP Solar that moved off shore. Does anyone out there worrying about which of the restaurants will open along Rt 355 every think what loss 320 clean blue collar jobs means to Frederick?

]]> By: Lilly Vernon http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2008/02/04/more-shopping-along-355/#comment-3351 Lilly Vernon Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:07:13 +0000 http://frednet.wordpress.com/?p=808#comment-3351 Your chances of getting connections between the shopping centers is slim to none. Go over to West Patrick (Rt. 40) or what is commonly known as the Golden Mile. Which of those shopping centers are connected. Here are a couple issues related to that: 1. If you own a shopping center do you want to make it easy for people to go the shopping center next door? 2. Who will own and take care of the connection between the shopping centers?? Who will own it?? The best you can hope for is that stores be placed on pads in front of other stores. Also, construction of the location on Rt 26 is underway. Can't wait until that Lowes store opens. Lilly Vernon Your chances of getting connections between the shopping centers is slim to none. Go over to West Patrick (Rt. 40) or what is commonly known as the Golden Mile. Which of those shopping centers are connected. Here are a couple issues related to that:
1. If you own a shopping center do you want to make it easy for people to go the shopping center next door?
2. Who will own and take care of the connection between the shopping centers?? Who will own it?? The best you can hope for is that stores be placed on pads in front of other stores.

Also, construction of the location on Rt 26 is underway. Can’t wait until that Lowes store opens.

Lilly Vernon

]]> By: renaisscientist http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2008/02/04/more-shopping-along-355/#comment-3350 renaisscientist Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:00:36 +0000 http://frednet.wordpress.com/?p=808#comment-3350 Last time I checked- median household income must be above $65K (in 2003 dollars) before a community can support a Whole Foods market. Last time I checked- median household income must be above $65K (in 2003 dollars) before a community can support a Whole Foods market.

]]> By: Darrell Russ http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2008/02/04/more-shopping-along-355/#comment-3349 Darrell Russ Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:04:55 +0000 http://frednet.wordpress.com/?p=808#comment-3349 Hello Darrell: Good to hear from you again. The Clemson Corner project was actually annexed into the City of Frederick in December and the article in the Frederick News Post today told about the County Commissioners vote yesterday to allow us the zoning we needed. The project is finally fully approved and you should see us break ground later this year (most likely this Fall). Look for Wegmans to open probably in the Fall of 2010, but we should know a more precise date in the next few months. As I mentioned to you before, I live in Middletown and shop in Frederick all the time and cannot wait for Wegmans to open too! In addition to Wegmans and Lowe’s, it looks very likely (but not guaranteed) that like Marshalls, Noodles & Co. and Chipotle will also join the project. Our office is very busy now trying to add additional retailers, so stay tuned and feel free to check in periodically to see how we are coming along. Thank you. Cathy Hess Leasing Coordinator Hello Darrell:

Good to hear from you again. The Clemson Corner project was actually annexed into the City of Frederick in December and the article in the Frederick News Post today told about the County Commissioners vote yesterday to allow us the zoning we needed. The project is finally fully approved and you should see us break ground later this year (most likely this Fall). Look for Wegmans to open probably in the Fall of 2010, but we should know a more precise date in the next few months. As I mentioned to you before, I live in Middletown and shop in Frederick all the time and cannot wait for Wegmans to open too! In addition to Wegmans and Lowe’s, it looks very likely (but not guaranteed) that like Marshalls, Noodles & Co. and Chipotle will also join the project. Our office is very busy now trying to add additional retailers, so stay tuned and feel free to check in periodically to see how we are coming along. Thank you.

Cathy Hess
Leasing Coordinator

]]> By: Darrell Russ http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2008/02/04/more-shopping-along-355/#comment-3348 Darrell Russ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:34:26 +0000 http://frednet.wordpress.com/?p=808#comment-3348 Frederick has some nice parks, but we need a DOG PARK!!! Frederick has some nice parks, but we need a DOG PARK!!!

]]> By: Guy http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2008/02/04/more-shopping-along-355/#comment-3347 Guy Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:45:13 +0000 http://frednet.wordpress.com/?p=808#comment-3347 The following comes from a Gazette article quoted from <a href="http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2005/11/11/more-room-to-play/" rel="nofollow">this post</a>. <blockquote> Frederick County Commissioner John R. Lovell Jr. sees a real need for more playgrounds and a demand from local sports associations for more athletic fields throughout the county. ‘‘It seems to be what the shortage is," said Lovell (R), commissioner liaison to the Frederick County Parks and Recreation Commission. ‘‘It’s the highest demand, rather than the primitive parkland where somebody wants to just walk around. Lovell’s concerns are legitimate, since according to state standards, the county needs another 1,860 acres of recreational parkland to meet the demands of its 220,876 residents. The county now has roughly 32,187 acres of parkland. This includes municipal, county, state, federal and public school property. But that is not enough. As the county’s population soars, demand from residents for more soccer, baseball and lacrosse fields, hiking trails, playgrounds, tennis courts and picnic shelters will be at an all-time high.</blockquote> So we may be rich in parks, but not necessarily parks to play. The following comes from a Gazette article quoted from this post.

Frederick County Commissioner John R. Lovell Jr. sees a real need for more playgrounds and a demand from local sports associations for more athletic fields throughout the county.

‘‘It seems to be what the shortage is,” said Lovell (R), commissioner liaison to the Frederick County Parks and Recreation Commission. ‘‘It’s the highest demand, rather than the primitive parkland where somebody wants to just walk around.

Lovell’s concerns are legitimate, since according to state standards, the county needs another 1,860 acres of recreational parkland to meet the demands of its 220,876 residents.

The county now has roughly 32,187 acres of parkland. This includes municipal, county, state, federal and public school property. But that is not enough. As the county’s population soars, demand from residents for more soccer, baseball and lacrosse fields, hiking trails, playgrounds, tennis courts and picnic shelters will be at an all-time high.

So we may be rich in parks, but not necessarily parks to play.

]]> By: Mindy http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2008/02/04/more-shopping-along-355/#comment-3346 Mindy Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:27:28 +0000 http://frednet.wordpress.com/?p=808#comment-3346 lachicdina and our fine tree hugging friends: I know I'm late to the party....but more parks? Do you really think Frederick county is lacking park space? Here is the short list: Ballenger Creek Park Buckeystown Park Catoctin Creek Park Catoctin Recreation Center Centerville Recreation Center Creagerstown Park Deer Crossing Recreation Center Devilbiss Bridge Fountaindale Park Fountain Rock Park and Nature Center Green Hill Park Kemptown Park Libertytown Park Loy's Station Park Middletown Park Middletown Recreation Center Oakdale Recreation Center Old National Pike Park Parks Maintenance Office Pinecliff Park Point of Rocks Park Rocky Ridge Landing Roddy Road Park Rose Hill Manor Park Tuscarora Recreation Center Urbana Community Park Urbana District Park Utica District Park Amber Meadows Park Apple Avenue Park Babee Park Baker Park, Room One Baker Park, Room Two Baker Park, Room Three Baker Park, Room Four Bandshell Bentz Street Graveyard Memorial Grounds Bentztown Spring Park Bonita Maas Park Carroll Creek Urban Park Carrollton Park Catoctin Park City Hall Park Clerestory Park Cobblestone Park College Estates Park David Lane Park Diggs Pool East Third Street Park Emerald Farms Park Fountain Park Fredericktowne Village Park Golfview Park Grove Park Harry Grove Stadium Harmon Field/Park Hill Street Park Hillcrest Park Hillcrest Orchard Park Hospital Park Jug Bridge Park Laboring Sons Memorial Grounds Lake Coventry Park Linden Hills Park Linear Greenway Park Loats Park Maryvale Park Max Kehne Park McCurdy Field Jimmy McGee Memorial Park Monarch Ridge Park Monocacy Village Park Mullinix Park North Crossing Park Old Camp Park Overlook Park Rivermist Park Riverside Center Park Riverwalk Park at Fredericktowne Village Rock Creek Park Rosedale Park Sagner Park Schley Park South End Park Staley Park Stonegate Park William R. Talley Recreation Center Taskers Chance Park Thomas Johnson Middle School Recreation Center Edward P. Thomas Pool Tiny Tot Park Trinity School Recreation Center Valley Street Park Walnut Ridge Park Waterford Park Wetherburne Park Whittier Baseball Park Whittier Lake Park Whittier Elementary School Recreation Center Willowbrook Park Willowdale Park Cunningham Falls State Park Gambrill State Park Gathland State Park Washington Monument State Park Greenbrier State Park And I didn't even list the nearby National Parks!!! Nah, I will: Appalachian Trail Catoctin Mountain National Park Monocasy National Battlefield whew....I'm sure I've missed some.. This list doesn't include other parks like community, ruritan, etc. Now I am a huge fan of parks and use them weekly and sometimes daily. But to imply we in Frederick County may have a shortage of parks is ludicrous. I do not want to see every square inch developed but to claim these developments are coming at the expense of more parks seems a bit over the top. And for the record I would love a Don Pablos or Chilis!! :) Based on a 2005 county population of 220,876 and 3,662 acres of existing municipal and county parkland (including school sites) the County has approximately 17 acres of parkland per 1,000 population. So go to one of these 3000K plus Acres and hold hands and breathe that air. lachicdina and our fine tree hugging friends:

I know I’m late to the party….but more parks? Do you really think Frederick county is lacking park space?

Here is the short list:

Ballenger Creek Park
Buckeystown Park
Catoctin Creek Park
Catoctin Recreation Center
Centerville Recreation Center
Creagerstown Park
Deer Crossing Recreation Center
Devilbiss Bridge
Fountaindale Park
Fountain Rock Park and Nature Center
Green Hill Park
Kemptown Park
Libertytown Park
Loy’s Station Park
Middletown Park
Middletown Recreation Center
Oakdale Recreation Center
Old National Pike Park
Parks Maintenance Office
Pinecliff Park
Point of Rocks Park
Rocky Ridge Landing
Roddy Road Park
Rose Hill Manor Park
Tuscarora Recreation Center
Urbana Community Park
Urbana District Park
Utica District Park
Amber Meadows Park
Apple Avenue Park
Babee Park
Baker Park, Room One
Baker Park, Room Two
Baker Park, Room Three
Baker Park, Room Four
Bandshell
Bentz Street Graveyard Memorial Grounds
Bentztown Spring Park
Bonita Maas Park
Carroll Creek Urban Park
Carrollton Park
Catoctin Park
City Hall Park
Clerestory Park
Cobblestone Park
College Estates Park
David Lane Park
Diggs Pool
East Third Street Park
Emerald Farms Park
Fountain Park
Fredericktowne Village Park
Golfview Park
Grove Park
Harry Grove Stadium
Harmon Field/Park
Hill Street Park
Hillcrest Park
Hillcrest Orchard Park
Hospital Park
Jug Bridge Park
Laboring Sons Memorial Grounds
Lake Coventry Park
Linden Hills Park
Linear Greenway Park
Loats Park
Maryvale Park
Max Kehne Park
McCurdy Field
Jimmy McGee Memorial Park
Monarch Ridge Park
Monocacy Village Park
Mullinix Park
North Crossing Park
Old Camp Park
Overlook Park
Rivermist Park
Riverside Center Park
Riverwalk Park at Fredericktowne Village
Rock Creek Park
Rosedale Park
Sagner Park
Schley Park
South End Park
Staley Park
Stonegate Park
William R. Talley Recreation Center
Taskers Chance Park
Thomas Johnson Middle School Recreation Center
Edward P. Thomas Pool
Tiny Tot Park
Trinity School Recreation Center
Valley Street Park
Walnut Ridge Park
Waterford Park
Wetherburne Park
Whittier Baseball Park
Whittier Lake Park
Whittier Elementary School Recreation Center
Willowbrook Park
Willowdale Park
Cunningham Falls State Park
Gambrill State Park
Gathland State Park
Washington Monument State Park
Greenbrier State Park

And I didn’t even list the nearby National Parks!!!
Nah, I will:
Appalachian Trail
Catoctin Mountain National Park
Monocasy National Battlefield

whew….I’m sure I’ve missed some..

This list doesn’t include other parks like community, ruritan, etc.

Now I am a huge fan of parks and use them weekly and sometimes daily. But to imply we in Frederick County may have a shortage of parks is ludicrous. I do not want to see every square inch developed but to claim these developments are coming at the expense of more parks seems a bit over the top.

And for the record I would love a Don Pablos or Chilis!!
:)

Based on a 2005 county population of 220,876 and 3,662 acres of existing
municipal and county parkland (including school sites) the County has
approximately 17 acres of parkland per 1,000 population.

So go to one of these 3000K plus Acres and hold hands and breathe that air.

]]> By: Darrell Russ http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2008/02/04/more-shopping-along-355/#comment-3345 Darrell Russ Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:19:56 +0000 http://frednet.wordpress.com/?p=808#comment-3345 Tony Romas is not Italian but BBQ Ribs and their Carolins Honeys are the best I have ever had! :) Tony Romas is not Italian but BBQ Ribs and their Carolins Honeys are the best I have ever had! :)

]]> By: Cityside http://frederickmarylandonline.com/2008/02/04/more-shopping-along-355/#comment-3344 Cityside Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:21:06 +0000 http://frednet.wordpress.com/?p=808#comment-3344 Btw, Publius, I believe the Chesterton quote was more about architecture than growth. Btw, Publius, I believe the Chesterton quote was more about architecture than growth.

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