Robin Godwin

Making way for the Phase 3 of Caves Valley Partners’ (CVP) Stadium Square development, the United States Postal Service (USPS) post office in South Baltimore at 1220 Race St. is proposing a relocation to a space less than two blocks away. USPS would move to a 1,200 sq. ft. space at the current Papa John’s at 1200 South Hanover St. and Papa John’s would move to a smaller space in the same shopping center that was previously the location of a medical office. The center is also owned and managed by CVP.

The new post office would serve as a retail location and would share the 20-space parking lot behind the shopping center with Papa John’s and Federal Hill Laundromat. At a public meeting held on Wednesday at Leadenhall Baptist Church, Richard Hancock of USPS called the space an upgrade and said it would be a “win-win” for sales and getting people in and out quicker. USPS is hoping to make the move around September.

USPS held the public meeting to address any concerns or comments before making its final decision. At the meeting attendees shared frustrations about the customer service at the current post office, the long wait times, the lack of adequate air conditioning, and the perception of the bulletproof glass the cashier’s stand. Hancock noted the new location would have better air conditioning and would likely not need the bulletproof glass, but that would be determined by area inspectors. A resident in attendance thought the new location could cause traffic concerns due to high volume at the post office. Overall, however, attendees were satisfied with the proposed new location.

USPS is allowing 30 days for comments before it makes its final decision. Comment can be sent to:

Richard Hancock
Real Estate Specialist
United States Postal Service
PO Box 27497
Greensboro, NC 27498-1103
919-420-5284
Richard.a.hancock@usps.gov

The site of the current post office, along with other properties on the 1200 block of Race and Leadenahall St., will have the largest retail component of any of the three blocks of Stadium Square along with apartments and offices. Construction is currently underway for a six-story, 72,000 sq. ft. office building on the 100 block of W. Ostend St. across from the post office and CVP is planning a second office building on an adjacent 1.3 acre lot. A building with 299 market-rate apartments, 14,000 sq. ft. of retail, and 450-500 parking spaces is currently under construction on the 1100 block of Race and Leadenhall St. and a four- to five-story apartment building with 6,000 sq. ft. of retail and 30 to 50 affordable apartment units for veterans will also be constructed on the same block.

via http://southbmore.com/2016/05/05/usps-post-office-moving-but-staying-in-south-baltimore/

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Mid-Week Five: Listings in Federal Hill at Five Price Points

Welcome to Mid-Week Five! Each week SouthBMore.com will showcase five homes in a certain category in South Baltimore.

Federal Hill is one of the hottest neighborhoods in Baltimore – let’s check out five listings at five price points in this South Baltimore neighborhood.

1126 Battery Avenue
Federal Hill
Price: $289,900
Tax: $7,051
1,278 sq. ft.
-2 BD/1.5 BA
Off Street Parking: N0

1000 South Charles Street #205
Federal Hill
Price: $309,900
Tax: $4,531
1,719 sq. ft.
-2 BD/1.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

1267 William Street
Federal Hill
Price: $349,900
Tax: $8,104
2,274 sq. ft.
-2 BD/1.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

1443 William Street
Federal Hill
Price: $629,900
Tax: $10,700
-3 BD/4.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

407 Warren Avenue
Federal Hill
Price: $950,000
Tax: $19,812
2,772 sq. ft.
-4 BD/3.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

via http://southbmore.com/2016/05/04/mid-week-five-listings-in-federal-hill-at-five-price-points/

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

ASID MD: BOLD LEADERS IN DESIGN SUMMIT / EXPO

BOLD LEADERS IN DESIGN SUMMIT / EXPO

ADVANCING DESIGNERS AND INDUSTRY LEADERS

May 11, 2016

8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Bold designers and industry leaders come together across synergetic masteries for this innovative one-day program designed to foster connection, collaboration, and action. Together we can design a more productive, healthier future for all.

Tickets, Pricing & Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bold-leaders-in-design-summit-expo-tickets-22589157779 (ONLY 10 SUMMIT SEATS LEFT!)

(*pending approval)

Surface Innovation | Redefining Boundaries | COSENTINO (0.1 CEU)

Product Disclosure & The Future of Design* | TOTO USA (0.1 CEU)

Healthy Indoor Indoor Air By Design* | FLORIDA TILE (0.1 CEU)

Light Control For Energy Saving* | LUTRON (0.1 CEU)

Thin Large Format Porcelain Tile* | FLORIDA TILE (0.1 CEU)

(*pending approval)

Sponsored by:

CAROLINE D’ANGELO

Global Sustainability Leadership & Innovation

U.S. Department of State

BRYAN SOUKUP

Attorney | Resilience Initiatives
International Code Council

DIANE S. TAITT

Founder | Managing Principal
DeSpace Designs

FRANCINE L. SHAW CP-FS, CFSM, FSP, FMP

President

Food Safety Training Solutions, Inc.

ROGERS HILL

President

Hill Residential Systems

JEFF ALLEN

President

Aurora Group

Located at:

8880 McGaw Road

GRAMOPHONE COLUMBIA, MARYLAND

via https://ccbcmdintd.wordpress.com/2016/05/03/asid-md-bold-leaders-in-design-summit-expo/

The Modern Classic: Unleashed art competition

Come Support CCBC Interior Design Students: Kelly Egan, Nodji Maouyo, and INTD Program Coordinator Laura Kimball as we showcase our Dog Sculptures At this event! Invite

The Modern Classic: Unleashed An art competition. Inspired by designer, Earo Aarnio.

Join us for an evening of Modern Art and Cocktails. RSVP to: rsvp@americanoffice.com

May 12, 2016 5:30-8:30pm

Impact Hub Baltimore 10 E. North Ave Baltimore, MD. Parking is provided in the the lot directly next to ImpactHub

The juried art show and reception will include a silent auction to benefit the Nolan Robison Foundation in honor of the late Connor Brown.

via https://ccbcmdintd.wordpress.com/2016/05/03/the-modern-classic-unleashed-art-competition/

Federal Hill Preps PTO’s Spring Fling and Silent Auction This Saturday

Federal Hill Prep PTO Release:

Federal Hill Prep PTO’s Spring Fling & Silent Auction is Saturday, May 7, 2016, from Noon to 5pm (silent auction bidding ends at 4pm). RAIN OR SHINE at 1040 William Street.

Entry to fling is free. Live Music. Games, Moonbounces. Bubbles. Crafts. $1 Raffle Chances (Justin Tucker signed football and much more). $10 Raffle (ipad & Hoverboard). 200+ item silent auction. Food from B’more Greek Gril Food Truck, Felici Cafe, Brown Rice and the PTO. Learn more about Digital Harbor Foundation, Hussman Institute, College Savings Plan of Maryland, and The Inner Harbor Project.

All funds raised at Spring Fling are used to provide free or low cost after school programming, school ground improvements and classroom suppport for the teachers. Federal Hill Preparatory School #45 is a Baltimore City public school with grades pre-k through 5th grade.

via http://southbmore.com/2016/05/03/federal-hill-preps-ptos-spring-fling-and-silent-auction-this-saturday/

Monday, May 2, 2016

CCBC Interior Design at 2016 All American House

CCBC Interior Design Program in conjunction with the MADE: In America™ All American House™ at the Carroll Mansion in Baltimore Maryland is pleased to announce both the Opening of the 2016 All American House™ May 1, 2016 – July 10, 2016 and that the CCBC Interior Design Program has won both the “Best in Use of Materials” category winner and is the overall “Best in Design” award winner for their Living Room design. CCBC also received special recognition from Baltimore City Mayor, Stephanie Rawlings Blake, for their role in the transformation of the historic Carroll Mansion.

In collaboration with the MADE: In America http://www.madeinamerica-usa.org/ non-profit organization, CCBC Interior Design Program students participated in the 2016 All American House at the Carroll Mansion in Baltimore City. An initiative of MADE: In America, the house project is created with the support of the United States Department of Commerce, Office of Textiles and Apparel. The All American House was developed created to showcase emerging American designers and award winning manufacturers, and to bring about a new vision and purpose for Historic House properties. This is the second All American House the organization has sponsored.

IMG_72931_resized As part of a design challenge student design teams from four schools, including CCBC, designed a room within the historic house setting using American made furniture and furnishings to reflecting a present-day American aesthetic.

A team of eight CCBC students Crystal Evans, Jason Fischer, Laura Fitzpatrick, Kate Gomprecht, Nodji Maouyo, Sherrie Rashid, Dee Rollins, and Ashley Williams along with Interior Design Program Coordinator, Laura Kimball participated in a two-semester course special project. The 2015 Fall semester included historical and cultural research for project context and proposal development for the redesign of the Carroll Mansion Living Room with plan implementation during the 2016 spring semester.

CCBC Living Room Design Concept:

Charles Carroll, signer of the Declaration of Independence, could be likened to early American royalty. His successful business and political ventures positioned him to access the best of what money could buy. His daughter Mary, would have dressed the living room with a similar but softer sensibility in her time.

This living room interprets the Carrolls as a modern family, yet nods to tradition. The room boasts its architectural details including the existing millwork, marble fireplace, empire chandelier and federal mirrors. A custom student-designed “Carroll Toile” textile softens the windows without weighting the wall. Updated furniture silhouettes enhance the room’s original details bridging classical, traditional and contemporary styles. This sophisticated room shows a restrained background palette of greys, creams and whites accented by lively pops of color found in the bold abstract artwork and decorative details. Overall, the living room offers an inviting, warm, friendly, and elegant yet present-day American aesthetic.

The room features American Made and Maryland made furniture and furnishings from Beachley Furniture, Century, Donghia, Emmanuel Nicolaidis, Hickory Chair, Kate G Designs, Kelly L. Walker Niermann Weeks, Rockland Industries, Salvations Architectural Furnishings, and Mclain Wiesand. Painting was done by Sheldon & Sons, Inc. using Sherwin Williams Paints.

The 2016 All American House™ at the Carroll Mansion is open to the public May 1- July 10, 2016 Days and Hours: Wed, Fri, Sat 10am-4pm; Thurs 1pm- 8pm; and Sun 1pm- 5pm. Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.carrollmuseums.org/all-american-house/hours-admission/ and are sold at the door. During this period, Baltimore is designated the All American City by MADE: In America in recognition of the city’s long and illustrious leadership in architecture and design. Carroll Museums Event Information: https://www.carrollmuseums.org/all-american-house/summary/

Baltimore Sun Article: April 29, 2016 http://www.baltimoresun.com/features/home-garden/bs-re-all-american-house-20160429-story.html

Carroll Mansion All American House also in AAA travel Magazine, page 12! http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/64541a22#/64541a22/12

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