The first four photos are a northward panorama of the new Johns Hopkins University bookstore building under construction on 33rd Street between North Charles and St. Paul near my house. The pharmacy, Royal Farms and student housing were what used to be here. The new dual towered building will not only house the Barnes & Noble-operated bookstore but also contain an outdoor cafe, student housing and boutique retail shops.

The southeast and southwest corners of the intersection of 33rd and St. Paul (pano right) have also been approved for demolition and new construction. All of this activity will continue into 2008.

All this new development means home values are going up, and that's good for us since we are selling our house in the spring. After I took these photos yesterday, I had lunch with friend Bill (7) at PJ's Pub (6), which is adjacent to the construction pit.

- mike lee - baltimore