But we're looking at 500 households - that's a lot of people. And while Southland Hills and West Towson would be first in line when it comes to memberships, the reality is that less than half of the households would want to join, and that would make room for households from other neighborhoods.

We will have to pay for most of the construction, and this will happen only if enough families in the neighborhoods show an interest in becoming part of the pool.

We've been discussing the viability of a pool for four months.