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[quote=Anonymous]A lot of feelings on this thread.

I’m a Baltimore native. Raised in Mt. Washington and have family still in Mt. Washington as well as Roland Park.

I commend people who move into the city these days, but - personally - I don’t think it’s a wise financial move in the long-term.

I don’t think people today realize or understand how fall Baltimore has fallen over the past several decades, nor do I think people realize or understand the magnitude of the city’s problems. Certainly the crime rates are talked about the most, but the city is also facing significant challenges with widespread poverty and unemployment, widespread urban blight, decrepit infrastructure, an ever-eroding commercial tax base, and lackluster social services. While there are certainly some pockets of neighborhoods that have stabilized or gentrified over the years, these locations remain a small part of a larger city that continues to struggle.

Baltimore’s woes are further compounded by the fact that Maryland itself is struggling to grow its economy and is facing stiff competition from other states and metro areas to the south and west.

I will always hold some affinity for my hometown, but I’m doubtful it will ever meaningfully turn around.

I’m also curious how many recent D.C. transplants will still be in the city 5-10 years from now. I can understand why someone would be drawn to Baltimore initially, but I wonder if that attraction will endure once the novelty wears off.[/quote]

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