>Someone else commenting here with a transportation background stated it best but I agree with their point that if there's no plan to fix parking or improve public transit it's ridiculous to expect Hampden residents to not oppose more development projects. Why would we want a less pedestrian-safe, less driver-safe, more congested community by choice? It's just not common sense to expect that of people. >

Because Hampden is largely self-contained. It meets almost all, if not all of, the requirements for the 15-minute city. It almost feels as a small city or town in and of itself with I83 and JHU as the boundaries. Obviously those are blurred, but it is one of the easier places to live in the City car-free or car-lite (1 per house instead of 1 per resident).

>I'm focusing on the zone parking issue because it feels achievable to me as a resident and it would improve the day-to-day lives of me and my neighbors. And I mentioned the parking lots because it's the only thing I see happening and I applaud that business for trying to improve the situation not because I think it's the optimal choice. Of course, I don't want to turn the neighborhood into a bunch of parking lots. The best option is a state-of-the-art public transit system but that's not going to happen anytime soon. >

Like it or not but by celebrating the Wine Sources decision you're absolutely advocating for turning the neighborhood into a bunch of parking.

I'm skeptical a parking permit solves much around the Avenue, but can respect that people would want it. I've not lived within a block or two of the Ave, but have lived in Hampden with/without RPP and haven't seen a huge difference so I understand I'm bias.

I definitely glazed over the resident parking portion and honed in on "demolishing housing to build a surface parking lot" as "the right thing to do" part of your post.

Maybe residential parking permits help, but in the broader context of more apartments, I don't see how that sways residents to allow more residences...

If a park let charge exceeds the maximum revenue a parking meter would accrue daily, it's excessive.

Even better would be the same amount charged for residential parking permits.

Dude, Jesus Christ.

Cities and urban environments existed long before "public transit" and even the bicycle. We've got even better amenities now with electric scooters/bicycles. Yes, people have adapted to how cities have evolved, but they're not necessary.

Waiting to spend billions on public transit before increasing urbanization and density is a wild push.

There is a massive parking garage at the Rotunda. Baring disability people are just unaware/lazy.

If every business razed otherwise useful buildings/lots into surface parking ala the Wine Source the Avenue would fucking suck.

A lot of others have suggested ovenbird, and for loaves I think that's an awesome recommendation. Great english muffins there too.

For croissants Maillard and Bramble are tops.

Didn't remember it was over brioche, not a biscuit.

Idk if it's too far south for you, but I'm a fan of Papermoon Diner's take.

Heritage Smokehouse just released a Thanksgiving menu that looks amazing.

Blacksauce Kitchen also has a Thanksgiving menu. Wouldn't be a traditional turkey though.

Dummy vs Dickhead duh