Blog Post 8

It's about time other states begin to recognize the realms of greatness downtown Frederick has to offer. Our neighboring state, Delaware was sweet enough to offer up compliments about the area. Over the years Frederick has begun to attract more and more tourists, and even more so as it continues to grow. Lucky us, after all tourists do tend to spend a lot more money than the cheap everyday resident.

It's hard to realize what a great place you live in when you see it everyday. As the days go by, it is easy to forget the beautiful scenery, great shops or fabulous restaurants. When others compliment your home it's eye-opening because it is something that has always been known but barely ever recognized.

Blog Post 7

Most of downtown Frederick is made up of specialty shops. However, recently a few chain stores have made their way into the area and it is being considered whether or not this new development will continue. While it is possible, it is also difficult considering the rules of the historic area.

In my opinion, chain stores in downtown are an unnecessary addition considering the close proximity of the FSK shopping mall and other chain retail stores that are located only minutes from Market Street.

There has always been a good difference between Market Street and 355, which are basically the same road, but with completely opposite sceneries and shopping options for that matter. There really is no reason to make chain additions directly up the street from where they are already located. People will conitnue to shop where they wish unless of course all of their favorite stores are eliminated due to overgrowth of chain developments. Historic downtown is historic for a reason - so maybe, just maybe, it should be left that way.