The new sign above, blessed in
concept by the City of Annapolis, welcomes us as we enter the part of town designated as the Annapolis Design District. This is clearly the City of Annapolis showing support for the many businesses off Chinquapin
Road who have long catered to the enhancement of the home through skilled tradesman, craftsmen in glass, metal,
stone & wood, suppliers of household appliances, lighting & fine furniture, and both kitchen & interior
designers.
This
is great news, particularly for those of us who have been working in this area for thirty or more years. So New York
has its Garment District, and Maryland now has its own Design District in the state capital. By recognizing
what has already been the area's strength, the City of Annapolis and those who pushed for this recognition pave the
way for two important visions. The first is that more such businesses will be attracted to the area. The second
is that both Annapolitans and the neighboring towns will have a centralized mecca for many of their remodeling & new construction
needs.
What makes this enticing is the
concept of abundance, that if we work in community there will be enough work for all. By working together,
these artists & artisans will attract more business to the area than they would individually. Just as there
are many different kinds of businesses in the District available to the public, so are there many of the same kinds of
businesses there, each with their individual strengths in both products & service. Birds have been
flocking in winter for millions of years, all essentially doing the same thing.
