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I remember the Georgetown of the 70s and 80s and well, that was just a series of college bars with occasional "hole in the wall" restaurants (some quite good).

I don't think it's as bad of a situation as some seem to think, but I do agree that the zoning laws could def. be a way for the city to try to control a bit what is happening.

For example, the Georgetown Park Mall...is the biggest waste of space I've ever seen. One idea, might be to have the city push the "chains" to inhabit that mall (sort of like the Old Post Office downtown), so if tourists want a quick "safe" snack from a greasy spoon or chain they can just hop in there (most of them probably want to be inside in the A/C anyway), and then reserve the more eye catching M street spots for independently owned shops/stores and restaurants that serve local food.

Old Town has preserved a bit more of that "local" feel, although that is quickly changing as well.

But at least Georgetown has this huge indoor space (the Gtown Park Mall) that is not being used to the best advantage in my view--and could actually help improve the overall "feel" of Georgetown while still allowing the chains to exist for the tourists or whoever wants to eat there.

by LuvDusty on Apr 29, 2011 11:08 am • link • report