tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17267242.post994045806316378015..comments2024-03-27T14:57:27.470-04:00Comments on bloomingdale: Come with us, Bloomingdale!Scott Roberts of Bloomingdalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13729317215189785132noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17267242.post-12494028299996536532008-03-28T18:06:00.000-04:002008-03-28T18:06:00.000-04:00Did you know there is an all volunteer Main Street...Did you know there is an all volunteer Main Street style organization to help promote North Capitol? Check out the North Capitol Main Street link at: <BR/><BR/>http://www.ncmsinc.org/<BR/><BR/>There are several committees with events and projects through out the year. <BR/><BR/>The next NCMS Inc. event is at Big Bear on 10 May. (the website is not updated with that info) Since its an all volunteer organization - new volenteers, ideas, and energy is always welcome! Check out the website and shoot the Board an email at info@ncmsinc.org (I believe at least one NCMC members check this blog regularly also - so they would see yoru interest to join or pitch in with existing projects).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17267242.post-71504604266742395932008-03-27T20:39:00.000-04:002008-03-27T20:39:00.000-04:00i hate to bring this up, but is there a reason you...i hate to bring this up, but is there a reason you keep saying north capital? vs. north capitol. it referencing the building the street leads directly into, not the 'capital' of the nation. if we're going to advertise our area, it's probably smart to get the street name correct. if you're making a point with your spelling, please disregard.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17267242.post-60950408917808435392008-03-27T15:12:00.000-04:002008-03-27T15:12:00.000-04:00Is this group going to have consistent meetings? I...Is this group going to have consistent meetings? If so, when and where is the next one?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02666082771628853716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17267242.post-31723442047617196142008-03-27T14:40:00.000-04:002008-03-27T14:40:00.000-04:00Chains are not interested in our neighborhood beca...Chains are not interested in our neighborhood because of the demographics. The last census was in 2000, and reflects a 95% African-American, predominantly poor populace. (And before I get jumped on - I firmly believe economic racism is real... take a look at how hard PG County has had to work to attract retail). <BR/><BR/>However, we have to be realistic. The 2010 census is not going to show dramatic changes. On my block perhaps every 10th house has been "gentrified" (regardless of race). Our demographics will still be undesirable for most national chains. Hence, I concur that organic development is the best approach. <BR/><BR/> - JMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17267242.post-44751285541102956422008-03-27T11:31:00.000-04:002008-03-27T11:31:00.000-04:00I would much rather have chains then nothing as we...I would much rather have chains then nothing as well. Anything would better than the current situation. With all of the homeoweners and new condo dwellers nearby why haven't any chains shown any interest in the area?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17267242.post-42272798756048119552008-03-27T10:11:00.000-04:002008-03-27T10:11:00.000-04:00Ideally, I'd like North Capital to have organic de...Ideally, I'd like North Capital to have organic development with no big-box stores... but I'd prefer chains to NOTHING. In fact, I'd be delighted if chains started showing up in areas that had otherwise been abandoned. A Potbellys, a Panera, etc. etc....dl004dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12801624188257833814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17267242.post-80208551370115697132008-03-26T18:39:00.000-04:002008-03-26T18:39:00.000-04:00fabulous...consider it included. thanksfabulous...consider it included. thanksBuoniconti Sistershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07565093494672273425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17267242.post-21903962868538313532008-03-26T17:44:00.000-04:002008-03-26T17:44:00.000-04:00One of the idea’s that I really liked was advertis...One of the idea’s that I really liked was advertising the neighborhood. Whether we hire a firm or do it ourselves, we could put together a “North Capitol” website that contains information about residents within Bloomingdale/Eckington, and pictures to remind investors of the amazing panorama that already exists. It could be done with little to no money and could be used as a resume for the neighborhood.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com