poppunksnotdead t1_j8npl60 wrote on February 15, 2023 at 5:33 PM

i think it would be a huge issue, ive been in the city for over a decade.

its been 7 years or so since i moved from fed hill to hampden. i can say that an activity in sobo feels pretty much off limits due to parking, but i will still go to a friends house it just requires extra planning or effort.

during my own time in fed, friends and acquaintances from other areas of the city would commonly make jokes about how isolated south baltimore residents can be due to not leaving the surrounding area (both out of comfort because you dont need to, and habit due to parking).

hyperr129 OP t1_j8o6n6x wrote on February 15, 2023 at 7:23 PM

Thank you! This is super helpful information, especially coming from someone who may not be within walking/biking distance

poppunksnotdead t1_j8o71c2 wrote on February 15, 2023 at 7:25 PM

glad you found it helpful, i really dont want to be overly negative but just wanted to provide my 2 cents. reading your other comment about it being related to art, i think you would be much better served looking at something more convenient to MICA (which as a bonus will have much better parking options and probably be cheaper than a place on fort ave)

hyperr129 OP t1_j8o7h8g wrote on February 15, 2023 at 7:28 PM

Hmmm that’s a good idea too! I haven’t looked in that area yet. I’ll add it to my list.

My initial thought is that it would be important to have reserved parking, but I was hoping that maybe people in the city are used to the parking situation so they don’t really mind.. I personally would probably be annoyed if it wasn’t within walking distance

poppunksnotdead t1_j8oa7vj wrote on February 15, 2023 at 7:46 PM

that attitude is how most other neighborhoods operate, but in places like sobo / fed and canton, it is more about not having a parking space to return to if you leave.

i don't know the vibe you are looking for with your establishment, but check out bar licorice (no longer open) - was one of the more artsy establishments in the neighborhood and got plenty of suggestions from people but never seemed to get enough business. i wish it was still open because it was a unique spot that also stood out in the area - but from a business standpoint it makes sense considering the neighborhood demographics.