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This is a HUGE setback for efforts to reinvigorate...

2009-12-10T15:38:11.567-05:00

This is a HUGE setback for efforts to reinvigorate the Georgia Avenue corridor south of Wayne. There are a lot of things about the Mayorga location that were problematic -- too many square feet, too much construction craziness going on for too long around it, too little retail/residential development in the immediate vicinity that could have helped drive foot traffic. I hope someone will take a shot at putting another restaurant/coffee house/bar etc. at or near this location. When, if ever, is Hook and Ladder going to get it together and open? The area south of the Fenton/Ellsworth development really needs a push to get some momentum going. This could be a really cool place to live and hang out.

One more example of planners atking into acount d...

2009-12-10T15:30:44.683-05:00

One more example of planners atking into acount disabled people who have mobility problems.

With the reduction of street parking those of us with lung problems had to walk further . it just wasn't worth it.

This applies to many areas of Silver Spring and Wheaton, pedestrian friendly areas are leaving out room for the walking disabled.

Bob Fustero

I had completely forgotten until you reminded me w...

2009-12-10T13:58:03.488-05:00

I had completely forgotten until you reminded me what a big draw that place was for young people. I'm remembering now how many pictures showed up on my son's Facebook, of him and his friends hanging out there during his high school days. It was great for them -- no one was breathing down their necks to spend money, and it was one of few places where kids could see live music without the parents.

But speaking of the music, I think it's fine for a venue to feature music of different genres. But there needs to be some consistency in scheduling so people know what to expect. They had that for a while but at some point they lost that, and I don't feel they ever established an identity in terms of their musical programming.