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Callow East : Location, walkable, density - Connecting City Center with North Liberties A number of big-time tenants are planning to set up shop in the Greater Callowhill area, including Target and Yards Brewery at 6th and Spring Garden. Meanwhile, an entire neighborhood within a neighborhood, marketed as Callow East, holds plenty of potential for development, too. Grossman says it’s about time. He harkens back to his first walk around the neighborhood a few years ago: “It’s rich with history and for one reason or another, it’s been overlooked.” .====== Planning Commission officials spent the summer working out the details of a new zoning overlay for East Callowhill, in hopes of transforming the narrow area separating Old City and Northern Liberties from an industrial desert into a walkable neighborhood with new apartments and commercial projects. The legislation, which was recommended by the Commission on Tuesday, rezones the area bounded by 2nd, 6th, Spring Garden and Callowhill streets—31 parcels in all—to CMX-3, a medium-density commercial category that matches the zoning of the Central Delaware. The area is currently zoned I-2 for industrial development. Under the terms of the bill, projects on the north side of the overlay would have a base height limit of 65 feet, but could climb as high as 144 feet if developers claim any of a variety of bonuses for things like stormwater management, open space, through-block connections, and mixed-income housing. Projects on the south side of the overlay, facing Interstate 76, would be limited to 100 feet, but could rise to 340 feet with bonuses. East Callowhill Overlay | Planning Commission, Sept. 2015 East Callowhill Overlay | Planning Commission, Sept. 2015 Councilman Mark Squilla introduced a preliminary version of the overlay in June. Squilla said at the time that the bill was intended to bring more density to the area. == > More : http://planphilly.com/articles/2015/09/16/officials-hope-zoning-overlay-will-connect-old-city-northern-liberties

Why Callowhill is Philly’s next fast-emerging neighborhood Construction permits have doubled and population is booming by Melissa Romero Jun 22, 2017 One of the many buildings in Callowhill on the cusp of redevelopment. Photo by Melissa Romero In 2016, the number of construction permits pulled for the Callowhill neighborhood doubled year over year. The number of property sales nearly tripled between 2010 and 2015. All the while, Callowhill’s population boomed as more young working professionals moved into the neighborhood. ================== Callowhill at a Glance $21: Average leasing price/square foot 440: Properties sold in 2016 CMX3-4: High-density zoning classifications 30%: Population growth between 2010-14 ================== It doesn’t take more than a quick walk around the neighborhood to come to the conclusion that Callowhill is on the rise. That’s the consensus of a new report by FixList and research analytics firm JLL, which deemed Callowhill, a once troubled neighborhood that served as inspiration for David Lynch’s film Eraserhead, as a fast-emerging market with plenty of room to grow, even with its already rapid transformation. For all intents and purposes, Greater Callowhill is defined as the area between Vine, Spring Garden, North Broad, and North 2nd streets. A couple of key details from their findings: A majority of recently sold properties are zoned for high-density Between 2010 and 2015, the number of properties that sold increased by nearly three-fold, from 150 to 440 properties, and many of them are zoned for high-density use. This is in response to the area’s new zoning overlay, which allows for more high-density construction in what has been typically an industrial-zoned neighborhood. But there’s still plenty of developable land Although property sales have tripled and issued construction permits have doubled year over year, the report found that there is still 400,000 square feet of undeveloped land in the Greater Callowhill area. Why all the attention? These findings are no surprise to developer Craig Grossman, whose company Arts and Crafts Holdings has been buying up Callowhill properties and restoring them since 2015. At last count, Grossman says his team has acquired a dozen properties up and down 10th Street, a collection referred to as the Spring Arts District. “We really started here in 2015, and I think a lot of our reasoning for investing here was instinctual,” Grossman said in an interview with Curbed Philly. “I think we were looking at the topography of the city, and we could see there was all of this energy taking place in this concentric circle.” : SEPTA Routes : Affordable rents There’s also the fact that as Center City’s leasing rates climb higher, tenants find Callowhill’s comparatively affordable rates much more reasonable. The average price per square foot here is $21. The highest office rents in Center City are about $31 per square foot, according to Center City District’s latest report. “If you can offer an interesting product close to public transportation, close to entertainment, and walkable to the Central Business District at a price that almost feels like we’re on sale over here, it becomes a very compelling argument,” said Grossman. “I think that’s opening up a lot of eyes and leading to attracting folks up here.” What’s next? Callowhill’s growth is far from over, the FixList/JLL report concluded: “We anticipate continued, ongoing interest in both residential and office development in this fast-emerging neighborhood,” the researchers wrote. At the time, Northern Liberties to the east was already booming, he continued. Chinatown was expanding North, North Broad’s renaissance was underway, and the redevelopment of the Rail Park, which cuts right through Callowhill, was imminent. “It became very clear to us that this was an area that had been passed over for decades,” Grossman said. “We felt like if we could fill it in, or at least do our part in igniting change here, you could begin to knit together the other neighborhoods.” The millennial boom The boom of Callowhill is especially apparent in its changing demographics. The FixList/JLL report notes that the neighborhood’s total population skyrocketed between 2010 and 2014 by 30 percent—that’s 10 times faster than Philly’s population growth as a whole. Furthermore, millennials and young working professionals make up a good chunk of that growth.

Sharswood getting a big transformative development (at last) Philadelphia Housing Authority breaks ground on $45M headquarters in Sharswood It’s the start of a multi-phase project to transform Sharswood by Melissa Romero Jun 22, 2017, PHA will move its headquarters from Center City to North Philly.Rendering by BLTa The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) broke ground yesterday on its planned $45 million new headquarters at 2013 Ridge Avenue. The multi-phase project, known to some as Sharswood-Blumberg, will first bring a six-story building to the site that will be the new home of the PHA. Later phases will include mixed-use buildings, retail, and residential units to the triangular site, as well. The groundbreaking comes after a somewhat rocky response from the design community last year. The PHA presented its design proposal for the six-story building twice to the Civic Design Review. The committee hoped for a design that was less suburban, and commented on the lack of communication between the two city agencies. This site plan breaks down the multi-phase PHA project. via BLTa PHA says the hope is that its new headquarters will be an economic driver for the revitalization of Sharswood. The North Philly neighborhood is currently in the middle of a $500 million redevelopment transformation that aims to bring 1,200 residential units and a retail corridor along Ridge Avenue to the area. In addition, PHA recently acquired the local Vaux High School, which is set to re-open this year. == > https://philly.curbed.com/2017/6/22/15852458/philly-housing-headquarters-groundbreaking-sharswood

New Addition... and New Concept needed (on Baltimore: 41st, & 52nd) Apartment building proposal for 4045 Baltimore Ave. parking lot back before Spruce Hill zoning for third time Posted on 01 August 2017 A revised proposal to build a 49-unit, 6-story apartment building on a parking lot at 4045 Baltimore Ave. will be considered at an upcoming Spruce Hill Community Association zoning meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 2. Officials from New Horizon Housing, which owns the lot, presented the previous proposal at the Spruce Hill zoning meeting on June 16, but it wasn’t approved by the City’s Zoning Board of Adjustment. This Wednesday will be the third time the construction project will be presented to Spruce Hill residents. Community members are invited to the meeting to learn more about the design alterations for the building. “[There was] some trouble with the design [of the] entryway and elevator shaft prominence,” according to Spruce Hill Zoning Committee Chair Barry Grossbach. Also, the initial plan of having a commercial space in the building had to be reconsidered because the space is limited. Wednesday’s zoning meeting will also consider an application for a commercial operation in a newly constructed residential building at 43rd and Sansom (123 S. 43rd St). The meeting will take place at the SHCA office at 257 S. 45th Street, beginning at 6:30 p.m. == > http://www.westphillylocal.com/2017/08/01/apartment-building-proposal-for-4045-baltimore-ave-parking-lot-back-before-spruce-hill-zoning-for-third-time/ Big Addition Planned at 41st & Baltimore Wednesday, June 28, 2017 Comments The handsome building at the northeast corner of 41st & Baltimore was built in 1927, according to the University City Historical Society, designed and constructed by Samuel Silverman and originally known as Calvert Hall. The Historical Society goes on to describe the structure as an example of Renaissance Revival architecture, with "distinguishing features (that) include stone arched and pilastered entrance, cast stone lintels and sills, 6/1 sash, quoins, decorative pilasters and medallions, flat roof, decorated parapet." The writeup also mentions that a wing of the building was removed somewhere along the line. Aside from the missing wing, the building seems to have survived the last ninety years in pretty good shape. Existing building Today, it's used as a student apartment building with 45 apartments, operated by New Horizons Housing. Looking at their website, we see a few units are currently available for rent, with 1 bedroom units listed for $1,030/mo and a 2 bedroom unit available for $1,800/mo. Those prices seem a little high to us, but then again the units seem pretty well maintained and you can't really beat the location if you're a Penn student. "Apple Lofts" needs new concept - 52nd St., South of Baltimore Buyer sought for W. Philly site of proposed Apple Lofts development Updated: April 26, 2016 | jadelman@phillynews.com Iron Stone Strategic Capital Partners is seeking a buyer for the site of the proposed Apple Lofts development on 52nd Street south of Baltimore Avenue in West Philadelphia. The seven-story warehouse structure has permits for 112 units of residential development, according to Ken Wellar, a managing partner at Rittenhouse Realty Advisors, who is marketing the property for Iron Stone, which owns the site. The listing price for the approximately 115,000-square-foot project is $2 million, Wellar said. == > http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20160427_Buyer_sought_for_W__Philly_site_of_proposed_Apple_Lofts_development.html

"It is finally Hillary's Clinton's time!" Now, Finally, Hillary Will be Investigated! | Dick Morris https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU7oaRz7wrQ Published on Jun 24, 2017 Rogue Spooks: The Secret Intelligence Plot to Destroy Donald Trump http://amzn.to/2pQ13El The "fickle finger of fate" has finally come full circle, back where it should have stayed a year ago

"NO One is progressive enough" to satisfy the progressive Left Joe Rogan: The LEFT Are Eating Their Own* Obligation to believe: "To question an allegation of Racism, is racist!" They don't really stand FOR any actual values - they need someone to hate, someone to target. When they run out of enemies on the Right, they turn on their own Leftists must be very nimble in knowing what the latest PC targets and concerns are. There are no traditional and enduring values =========== Here's a current example, of how the Left eats its own - now they want to Blame Jill Stein BREAKING NEWS TRUMP 6/24/17 WAS JILL STEIN A PAWN IN PUTIN'S PLOT TO ELECT TRUMP? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktqZKN5pG6s

Increased Rates of Pedophile Arrests in 2017 4 months agostevescoins66 in crime I n 2014 the number of human trafficking offenses was 443, and 120 of those were cleared. This means that in 2014 the TOTAL charges of human trafficking were 323 952 total arrests in 2014, 837 of which were adult offenders. 750 total arrests in 2015, 664 of which were adult offenders. Now the real interesting and juicy stuff is the state's statistics. In ALL of 2014, these were the only states* with arrests made: Arizona, Guam, Indiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Ohio, Texas, Utah, Wyoming. Texas leads the pack every year with over 50% of arrests being made there. I have seen the claim that LE agencies run pedo roundups in the 1st Quarter of each year; haven't verified or discounted that claim. This includes the claim that these numbers include simple prostitution arrests, and not just pedo-related crime 2015 you see more arrests across a wider range of states, but still the highest total besides Texas is only 74 arrests in Minnesota. So far in 2017 since Jan 27th in a single month of the Trump presidency we have seen 1627 arrests for human trafficking. If the same ratio of people were cleared, this would be 440 people cleared. If the same ratio of arrests vs cleared is applied that 1186 people would be charged for human trafficking offenses in one month vs 323 in the whole of 2014 under Obama. Why isn't this on the #fakenews? This essentially means 1 of 2 possibilities. Our previous administration was extremely incompetent in handling known criminals or extremely incapable of investigating reported crimes Our previous administration(s) are cooperating with these criminals in some way, which is why law enforcement was unable to arrest them until now. > https://steemit.com/crime/@stevescoins/increased-rates-of-pedophile-arrests-in-2017 * Note: Zero arrests in CA. Yet with Hollywood, the place is teaming with pedos. Finally, in 2017, we are seeing some big arrests in California

The Space Reporter Mars-sized object could be perturbing the Kuiper Belt The Space Reporter - ‎9 hours ago‎ A yet to be discovered, unseen "planetary mass object" makes its existence known by ruffling the orbital plane of distant Kuiper Belt objects, according to research by Kat Volk and Renu Malhotra of the UA's Lunar and Planetary Laboratory. 60 AU away, twice as far as pluto ... NOT Planet X

Bigger and better: West Philly Porchfest has quickly become a thing (updated) June 6, 2017 While a little over 50 porches were officially registered, many porches had unofficial performances. This year, 69 porches participated in the event, according to the organizers. There were at least five different musical genres, a change from last year’s mostly acoustic performances. There seemed to be more amplification this year, and costumes too. West Philly streets were filled with music and foot traffic. Fu-Wah sold out of bread after selling over 300 hoagies in one day. While music fans adored the event, some West Philadelphians were unimpressed. Some criticisms included the lack of diversity and an upset over the volume of music. Christy Morin, a current West Philly resident, who also performed this year said, “I used to live in Somerville, Mass and they also do a porchfest. This was first year we participated and it was a great time. My only regret is that I did not get to see many of the other performances. Also we contacted all of our neighbors ahead of time to let them know and had no complaints.” == > More: http://www.westphillylocal.com/2017/06/06/bigger-and-better-west-philly-porchfest-has-quickly-become-a-thing/ Modular Synth UCAL west philly porchfest

WEST Lofts, 48th & Walnut... as the Westward march continues "268 studio, 1, 2 and 3-BR apartments ... ranging from $995 to $2,430" Old West Philly High School, now ‘West Lofts,’ to welcome first tenants next month Posted on 23 June 2017 While graffiti still covers the front of the old West Philadelphia High School building and it may seem like not much work has yet been done on converting the early 20th century building at 48th and Walnut into loft apartments (the project was first announced in 2012,) a part of the building, now called West Lofts, is ready to welcome its first tenants next month, according to reports. The first 35 units have been leased for July 1 move-in, and more units are currently for lease for August and September move-ins, according to a report by Philly Curbed. Upon completion, West Lofts will have 268 studio, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments, many of them bi-level, ranging from $995 to $2,430. The building will also include a restored gym, a co-working space and a coffee shop, according to Philly Curbed. The former West Philadelphia High School has been converted into an apartment building with loft units A model one-bedroom unit in West Lofts reveals soaring ceilings, tall windows, and refinished hardwood floors. The school’s old heating room will be turned into communal space. The original holes in the ceiling, used to heat the auditorium above, will be used for recessed lighting. The school’s grand auditorium will be converted in coworking space and a coffee shop will both open up in the fall. The building’s own management, the Galman Group, will run the coworking space, which will help keep the leasing costs low for future tenants. If you want to see more photos from inside the building (they may surprise you!), go to Philly Curbed. MAP Official website : http://www.westlofts.com/ Neighborhood : http://www.westlofts.com/neighborhood.html : Includes a restaurant list : West Lofts is on the edge of Walnut Hill, adjacent to Garden Court and the Spruce Hill Neighborhoods - known for their extraordinary array of local establishments. Overall, there are 25 bars and restaurants within walking distance of West Lofts (not one of which is a chain).

'Major Hollywood players' taken down Nearly 200 Child Predators Arrested In Massive Southland Raid ... Patch.com-16 Jun 2017 LOS ANGELES, CA — Nearly 200 suspected child predators across the Southland have been arrested as part of a massive two-month, ... Nearly 200 suspected child predators across the Southland have been arrested as part of a massive two-month, multi-agency investigation of internet crimes against children, authorities announced Friday. Police conducted thousands of investigations and raided hundreds of homes across Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County and the Inland Empire, culminating in some high-profile arrests. As of Friday, 186 suspected child predators were arrested as part of "Operation Broken Heart IV," a nationwide law enforcement effort, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. . . . Among the arrestees was Cushqader Warren, of Los Angeles, who allegedly posted computer games on YouTube and then offered free game cards that would allow access to paid higher-level of play in the games. "Based upon the number of under-aged boys who appear within Warren's list of Facebook friends as well as the preliminary search of his computers containing hundreds of thousands of lines of messages and chat logs, this case has the potential to grow to 67 victims," police said / 2 / 238 Arrested in Major Hollywood Pedophile Ring Bust | Neon NettleNeon Nettle - 238 Arrested in Major Hollywood Pedophile Ring Bust - 'Major Hollywood players' taken down for child sex crimes neonnettle.com/news/2299-238-arrested-in-major-hollywood... The Department of Justice has just conducted a series of raids across Los Angeles and arrested 238 people in connection with a Hollywood pedophilia network. According to police, the arrests included some "major Hollywood players" as well as politicians, white-collar professionals, a monk, and other high-ranking clergy members. The raids were conducted by the Los Angeles Regional Internet Crimes against Children task force, working directly with the Justice Department. Codenamed "Operation Broken Heart III", the sweeping raids targeted offenders wanted for the sexual exploitation of children, child prostitution, sex tourism and possessing and distributing child pornography, said Deputy Chief Matt Blake of the Los Angeles Police Department. Police stated that they are unable to release any names at this point, but confirmed that the arrested included some "household names" in the entertainment industry. Operation Broken Heart III is said to be part of a much larger operation that connects to national Elite pedophile rings and may extend worldwide. Read more at: http://www.neonnettle.com/news/2299-238-arrested-in-major-hollywood-pedophile-ring-bust © Neon Nettle

Coast To Coast AM - June 22, 2017 Robotics & AI, Atlantis Evidence https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8u6eHRQaOA Published on Jun 23, 2017 Coast To Coast AM - June 22, 2017 Robotics & AI, Atlantis Evidence In the first half, Lauren Weinstein an expert on technology's impact on individuals and society, discussed the latest developments in robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and virtual reality. In the latter half, attorney and novelist, David Brody, shared evidence that the legendary continent of Atlantis actually existed.

EXCERPT from the Triple Down thread ======== SIMILAR DISCUSSION - on Youtube (I have been shown) > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXnHKqFtmRs ================= Jerk Joker - 4 hours ago We must all work to Double down and Triple down in efforts investigate the crimes of Hillary and the Obama administration. This is the best (and only?) way to begin to drain the swap x19 Likes Jerk Joker - 4 hours ago (edited) Let us have a FULL and thorough investigation into all of Hillary alleged crimes: the illegal server, lies about deleting her emails, the CLINTON FOUNDATION, and the alleged murders of Seth Rich and so many other crimes by those in her orbit. Give Hillary her day in court, and a chance to explain herself, in front of a jury and a strong judge. Then, if the evidence justifies it, she goes to jail, or gets marched up the gallow steps. This us the best and most legal way to start cleaning up the mess in Washington x8 cuekwe Jones - 4 hours ago A little late for that. Hilary has been tried on several occasions (by congressional hearings) and found innocent (of violating any laws) each time. Btw, I am a not a fan of the Clintons. But why do you suppose vindictive Donald suddenly decided to not prosecute her? A: Apparently because one of his smarter advisors managed to convince Trump that there is nothing there. Hilary lost the election, so give it a rest. Founding Fathers Legacy - 3 hours ago cuekwe Jones that's not how it works. She wasn't found innocent, she never went to trial. She was cleared, but she can and will be tried. She broke the law. Intent means nothing in the eyes of the law when handling classified government information on an unsecured fucking server. She was aware of what she was doing and if Comey was compromised then by law it needs to be investigated. x3 13th Floor Looking Out - 2 hours ago Unfortunately, this investigation will turn out to be nothing more than a dog and pony show for the peasants (in their minds). Congress has absolutely no plans to get to the bottom of this, it's all for show and they will eventually end up sweeping it under the rug. There will be no grand jury and everyone will be exonerated. These thugs protect their own....just wait, watch, and see. x 1 Ed Reese - 2 hours ago Exactly FFL. # MEGALOMANIAC - 1 hour ago Jerk Joker we must work hard to keep fucking mental democraps out of office FOREVER!!!!!! cuekwe Jones - 18 minutes ago (edited) Highlighted reply What is it, exactly, that you people (i.e., Repuplicans, or conservatives, of neo-cons, or whatever you want to call yourselves) have against Democrats (or liberals)? And no fair just railing against Hilary, or Obama. I genuinely want to know whether opponents can intelligently articulate what they despise so much about the traditional liberal agenda (that is not racially motivated)? The timer starts *now*... My bet is that you can't; that you just have it stuck in your head that Dems/liberals are evil people but that you don't really know why. Jerk Joker "You People"? We are a GROUP, in your mind? Perhaps not in reality. Perhaps we are simply people who think for ourselves, and do not want to be bracketed as a group - per Identity politics. Instead, we seek the Truth, and avoid being herding into groups by PC rules and commentary. Jerk Joker What do I despise about Democrats? That they want to tell people what to think and how to think. That they label everyone based on race, sex, or job status, and have no interest in listening to arguments or examining evidence that challenge the narratives they are promoting. As for the TRADITIONAL LIBERAL AGENDA, it is very different from what the leftwingers of today are espousing. Indeed, Free Speech used to be a core value of Liberals. What happened to it? It got lost somewhere in the rush to claim privileges and free stuff that Libtards of today requisition for themselves as compensation for their imagined Victim status. x1 Jerk Joker cuekwe, your " Hilary has been tried on several occasions (by congressional hearings) and found innocent " That is simply not true. She has NEVER BEEN FOUND INNOCENT. BTW, In a courtroom, the finding is "not guilty' rather than innocent. Investigations on Hillary never got to the courtroom stage. They got sidetracked, by various factors (including apparent cover-ups) before that stage. Go back and listen to Comey's press conference. Comey laid out a case against Hillary, and then let her off. It was never his place to make that judgment. he has not got the power. Even though he outlined a strong rationale for indicting her, he did not pursue it with vigor: no taking of evidence from her home, no recorded interview, no sworn oath by Hillary - instead, evidence was ignored or lost, her colleagues were given pardons for no good reason. It was a botched investigation, followed by a false exoneration - designed, it seems, to let her skate. The FBI needs to go back, and press the case against Hillary for her (illegal?) mishandling of confidential materials. The FBI or Congress or the Senate should pursue the many other obvious cases against her, and the Clinton Foundation. She has broken many laws, but never been subjected to the witch hunt that is going after Trump - where no actual crimes are alleged. Instead of chasing fake witches, the investigators need to go after a real one... for a change.

Max sometimes suffers from a certain blindness. I think he must be surrounded by many Leftwinng Useful Idiots.... and he is a bit like RVD at the time of the election, when Ron refused to vote for Trump, saying it would make "no difference" (my goodness, what a difference!)

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New Home Sales Rebound From April Collapse As Median Price Hits All Time High Following the modest bounce in existing home sales (and disappointment in starts and permits), new home sales bounced in May to 610k (after plunging 11.4% in April, now revised to a 7.9% drop). Of particular note is that median new home prices surged to $345,800 - an all-time record high, with the biggest 3-month spike since Jan 2011.

Remarkable deathbed confession : I killed Princess Diana An 80-year-old retired MI5 agent, John Hopkins, has made a series of astonishing confessions since he was released from hospital in London on Wednesday and told he has weeks to live. Hopkins claims to have been involved in 23 assassinations for the British intelligence agency between 1973 and 1999, including Princess Diana. Mr. Hopkins, who worked for M15 for 38 years as an operative, claims he was often used as an hitman by the agency, to discreetly assassinate individuals considered a threat to the domestic security of the United Kingdom. . . . “She knew too many Royal secrets. She had a huge grudge and she was going to go public with all sorts of wild claims. My boss told me she had to die – he’d received orders directly from Prince Philip – and we had to make it look like an accident. I’d never killed a woman before, much less a princess, but I obeyed orders. I did it for Queen and country.” > http://yournewswire.com/mi5-agent-killed-princess-diana/

Wilcock is Back Contact in the Desert David Wilcock - CITD 2017 - The Downfall of the Cabal / 2 / David Wilcock June 20, 2017 - with Corey & Niara Isley (may be old) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wQbzm6AuXQ

The Scum-ocrats are splitting into three factions - he says, after about 2 mins Ben Shapiro: Senate release healthcare bill; How Democrats react to Jon Ossoff's defeat? + Scum : Biden wing, We need a broader tent, appealing to people on the left and right + Deeper scum : Bernie Sanders branch: Capitalism is evil, we need to move left & redistribute + Deepest scum : Obama/Clinton: Dems can cobble together a coalition, under strong leadership (of satanists, pedos & Pelosi's) Trump won, because he was not insulting white Americans

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52nd Street corridor’s historic legacy, & the SJ Artwork angle ‘Seeds of Sovereignty’ Festival to celebrate 52nd Street Corridor, Black-owned and operated businesses Posted on 23 June 2017 Community members are invited to celebrate the 52nd Street corridor’s historic legacy and show their support of Black owned and operated businesses at the Marketplace “Seeds of Sovereignty” Festival. The festival will be held on Saturday, June 24, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., between Walnut and Spruce Streets and will feature vendors, a children’s village, performances, food, fashion shows, and workshops. One of the goals of the festival, organized in collaboration with the African Cultural Art Forum (ACAF), Philadelphia Assembled Collaborative*, Philadelphia Association of CDC’s and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, is to set the stage for collaborations that will promote a sovereign society and to engage sustainable economic development opportunities in West Philadelphia and around the world. === === *The political views of SJW's are not considered the most positive topic on this site, but I do not want to pretend that such ideas do not exist: Philadelphia Assembled art collaborative to bring social justice art to city sites The Philadelphia Museum of Art collaborative launches in late April and runs through December 2017 Spearheaded by Dutch artist Jeanne Van Heeswijk, “Philadelphia Assembled” is a collaborative art exhibit that’s been about three years in the making. A team of artists, writers, builders, and activists have spent the past few years meeting with local businesses, communities, and residents of Philadelphia, listening to their stories and what issues they’re dealing with to come up with socially engaged art. “This started three years ago with talking and listening to the city and various communities that make up Philadelphia, asking questions about how we survive,” said Van Heeswijk, who lives in Philly. “This journey led us to form working groups that collectively have been thinking about how to amplify the work of the many, many organizations that are making this more than just a city.” The result is “Philadelphia Assembled,” a collection of various programs, events, and artwork that will take place around the city beginning late April and through July. It will culminate in an exhibition at the Perelman Building of the Philadelphia Museum of Art from September 10 through December 10, 2017. == > more: https://philly.curbed.com/2017/4/21/15384722/philadelphia-art-museum-public-art-philadelphia-assembled-exhibits cc

52nd & Cedar : Groceries & Food Neighborhood Market, Cedar Supermarket, Justin’s Snackcorner The Skinny–And Everything More–On 52nd Street April 25, 2012 EXCERPT There is a building (52nd & Cedar) that was once an old garage. The new owner is completely transforming the space into multiple business units. We are proud of the new enterprises, interest and reinvestment into the area. TS: What plans are in the works for the future of 52nd Street? SR: There is a plan underway through city, state, and federal support to upgrade and reinvest in older communities and neighborhood business corridors across the country. Over the next several years most if not all of the city’s commercial corridors should be revamped. It’s important to note that 52nd isn’t just the 4 or 5 blocks around Market Street near the El, but a 12 block corridor that spans Arch Street south to Baltimore Avenue. Kanwardip Singh | Photo: Theresa Stigale Interview with Kanwardip Singh, Owner of the Neighborhood Market, 52nd & Cedar TS: "Money", that’s a great nickname, how did you get that? Kanwardip Singh: My sister started calling me that for some reason when she was about 2 1/2 years old and it stuck. TS: Where are you from originally and when to you come to the U.S.? KS: My family and I are from India, in Punjab, although I have also lived in Delhi for 10 years. I went to school at the Golden Temple in Punjab. I’ve been here in the US for two years. We had family here already. TS: When did you open up the Neighborhood Market? KS: We just opened up a few months ago, in January 2012. TS: How did you decide on 52nd Street? KS: We had a few other businesses in other parts of the city (East Allegheny Ave., South Philly) but we really liked this location, it’s a good neighborhood. So far we have only had a great experience, no trouble at all. We are part of the police logbook; when the shifts change, a police officer stops by to sign a police log, they check in and say hi and and ask us if everything is OK. The neighbors respect that–the fact that the police check in with us and all different types of businesses on 52nd Street to keep the neighborhood safe. Photo: Theresa Stigale TS: How did you decide to combine a dollar store concept with a grocery store? KS: We cater to the neighborhood and what they need. The customers teach us so much, we are like their students. They give us good ideas on what to sell and then we stock it for them, so the inventory is geared right to their needs. If someone has a birthday party or baby shower, we have gift bags, toys, cards, and helium balloons. Even if they need a light bulb or a battery we have it. Everything they need so that they can stay here and buy right in their neighborhood. [While talking to Money, a regular customer walks in and overhears that Money is being interviewed; he joins the conversation without hesitation] Shopper: Yo this guy here’s got it locked down! They have the same items I can get on the street but if I see that here it cost a dollar and the same thing cost more, of course I’m gonna come here. Even if it’s the same price, I’m coming here because I KNOW it’s fresh, you know what I mean? I was born in ‘66 and people our age respect these guys; we need them and we’re glad they’re here. Thanks man! Adhanom Tesfamariam | Photo: Theresa Stigale Interview with Adhanom Tesfamariam, owner of produce truck, 52nd & Cedar TS: Where are you from? Adhanom Tesfamariam: Ethiopia, but I came here to America in 2010. I used to work for a big company but now I do this and I love it. TS: What is the origin of your name? AT: Adhanom means “Abraham.” It’s a Christian name and my short name is Kahsu. TS: I see a lot of different produce on your truck, plus some snacks, what are are your bestsellers? AT: Bananas and oranges and white potatoes. We also sell a lot of bagged peanuts in the shell. If you want I can sell you one banana but most people ask for a dollar bag, so I can give you about 5 or 6 bananas for a dollar, depends on weight. Collard greens, a big bunch, very fresh for one dollar. Steve Powers Love Letter Project mural | Photo: Theresa Stigale TS: Where do you buy your produce? AT: We get it in South Philly (at the Food Distribution Center). I usually get there around 5:30AM and buy what I can then open up the truck by 9AM and we are here until 7PM, 365 days a year. TS: That’s a really long day and a lot of hours, how do you manage to do all of that? AT: Well, the customers depend on me and I have to be here for them. They know that I have the freshest produce around and they know that they can count on my being here for them. I even have electricity tied to the truck so I can have lights on at night in the winter when it gets dark. TS: How do you get the same spot every day right here on the corner of 52nd & Cedar? AT: I have a separate van that I drive to buy the produce and then I can keep the truck parked here. The customers know to look for me here in this spot so it all works out. TS: What kinds of customers buy produce from you? AT: It’s all people from the neighborhood right around here. I even put in an EBT machine so that I can take cards. My customers like what I sell and are friendly. They know that I only sell the freshest produce–it’s all good. Its a nice business. Justin Song | Photo: Theresa Stigale Interview with Justin Song, owner of Justin’s Snackcorner, 601 South 52nd Street TS: Where did you grow up Justin? Justin Song: We lived in Boston when I was younger, then moved to Olney when I was 11 years old. I went to local schools then graduated from Penn State and did a year of grad school at Temple for Bioelectrical Chemistry. TS: So, how did you get into the restaurant business? JS: Well that’ s a funny story! My parents owned a Korean restaurant in Delaware for 15 years, which was doing great. But at some point when the business slowed down, they decided to sell. With the new money, they decided to open another restaurant in Philly. I suggested that they try an American food restaurant and they said “why?” We don’t know anything about American food! At the time, I was working at Merck as a researcher and said let’s give it a try, I will help you out for a year and well…one year turned into eight! TS: When did you move to 601 South 52nd Street? JS: We moved here in April of 2004 so we have been here eight years already. TS: How did you decide to open up right here on this corner? JS: I considered some places downtown but the rents were too high. I had looked at other places in the area, even on busier corners with more foot traffic (like 52nd & Market and down on Baltimore Ave) but there was something about this particular corner that felt right. At that time, there was a paint store and an old supermarket across the street. I didn’t even know there there was the hospital a few blocks away (Mercy Catholic Medial Center/Misericordia ) or a that a new charter school (Boys Latin Charter School) was opening up. TS: What is the busiest time of the day for you? JS: In the morning from 7AM to 8AM we are busy with the students from the charter school. Then from 8AM to 2PM we get the hospital employees and visitors. From 2PM on to closing–that’s the time when I sell mostly cheese steaks and cheeseburgers. TS: Who works here with you everyday? JS: It’s me, my Mom and Dad, and George–just the four of us. TS: What is your best seller? JS: Pretty much everything on the menu! But I would say my French toast and pancakes–I like them a lot and so do my customers. Justin’s Snack Corner | Photo: Theresa Stigale TS: How has 52nd Street changed since you opened? JS: In the past eight years, I have seen tremendous growth in the 52nd street, particularly our corner at 52nd and Cedar. The number of people we serve per day has increased year after year. The unoccupied buildings are now opened with businesses, such as Cedar Supermarket and Neighborhood Supermarket, just to name a few. === > MORE: http://hiddencityphila.org/2012/04/the-skinny-and-everything-more-on-52nd-street/

Buildings on 52nd Street Looking south from above Market Street These colorful Buildings are on 52nd St, just south of Market St. Can you spot them in the 1st photo Map == > source: http://hiddencityphila.org/2012/04/the-skinny-and-everything-more-on-52nd-street/

Buildings Then and Now: Unfinished business in the sky above 52nd Street by Sandy Smith , Feb. 7th, 2015 The Parke Building today. The building was supposed to have eight floors, but instead it rises only seven stories high, "about as high as a building oughta go." By Mattie Stringer Building on yesterday's story about the newest and tallest tower to grace West Philadelphia's skyline, perhaps it's time to go back to the area's roots— the first skyscraper to be built in West Philly: The Parke Building, still standing at 17-23 S. 52nd St. After the completion of the Market Street El in 1907, commerce exploded along 52nd Street near Market and beyond, and the area eventually became known as “The Strip” for its lively stores, bustling restaurants and thriving nightlife. In 1910, the properties at 17-23 S. 52nd St., which consisted of four row homes converted into commercial establishments, were demolished to make way for an eight-story modern office tower and headquarters for the Parke Bank. . . . In the late 1920s, when Bankers Trust came into ownership of the property, it refitted the first and second floors, converted the upper apartments into office space and added the columns to the limestone and granite facade that graces the first two floors of the building. The rest of the building's skeleton is tiled with white terra cotta. After World War II, though, the demographics shifted and the building fell into unimportance, much like the rest of 52nd Street would witness in the decades to come. In May 1965, the building was donated by philanthropist Sol Feinstone to the Reverend Leon H. Sullivan’s Opportunities Industrialization Center, which trained area residents. This lasted until 1983, when the building was purchased by an investment firm which, coincidentally, didn't invest anything and left it to rot for the whole decade. The only floor that was occupied was the first floor, where Provident National Bank had leased the space since the 1950s. In 1991, the building was purchased for $459,000 and the first two floors renovated, largely for the bank. Provident National Bank soon became PNC, which still leases the first floor to this day. Though the whole building was supposed to be renovated, it never occurred, and the upper floors remain empty. For a building that witnessed a plethora of names, none seemed so exciting, yet as disappointing as what it's named now—the Renaissance Center. . . . It still towers over much of the area around 52nd Street, but that's about it. But with plans to revitalize commercial districts all over the city, perhaps this building will see new life yet. The red awnings that surrounded it and the rest of the commercial stores around the El were removed in December 2009, much to the chagrin to the street merchants who sold their wares—knockoff Michael Kors purses, boots, headphones, and more—under the awnings. They chained themselves to the faded canopy that had been built in the 1980s to give the street the appearance of a mall. But the canopies had long since served their purpose and the city was right to tear them down. They were not just ugly, they were dirty too. With redevelopment spreading west from the universities, the area is ripe for revitalization, and this building is a prime location for an investor who wants to take a chance on 52nd Street and a building that really is “built like they used to build them” because it is 102 years old. The view north on 52nd today, with the Parke Building on the right. During the reconstruction of the El in the 2000s, over half the businesses left the area around the Parke Building and 52nd Street Station. But a 2006 Philadelphia City Planning Commission study found that $160 million in unmet demand residents have for goods and services is just waiting to be tapped into by businesses. Let's hope one of those businesses decides to return the Parke to its former glory—and maybe even roll back the clock and convert it back into a mixed-use space with residents filling the top floors. == > MORE: http://www.phillyliving.com/blog/buildings-then-and-now-unfinished-business-in-the-sky-above-52nd-street.html

Revitalizing West Philly's "Main Street", 52nd St. The Future Of 52nd Street, Seen From The Inside (March 2014) SEPTA’s reconstruction of the el at 52nd Street station | Photo: Stephen Ives Looking south, down 52nd St from Market St In the heart of every city neighborhood and small town in America is a Main Street. Everyone’s back yard, picnic table, after-school hangout, Saturday mainstay. In West Philadelphia, just look down at the sidewalk medallions for confirmation: “52nd Street, West Philly’s Main Street.” Delancy St & 52nd St. : Walkscore: 94 "walker's paradise"; 77 "excellent transfer"; 90 "very bikeable" For decades the mile-long strip of 52nd from just north of the Market-Frankford Line south to Baltimore Avenue has been the heart of business, culture, and soul in West Philadelphia. And though its status as such has changed little since the advent of The El, its complexion has. The forces that worked to changed the social landscape of the strip decades ago are once again knocking on the door with possibilities that current tenants and residents aren’t necessarily welcoming with open arms. . . . Young natives of West Philadelphia know a 52nd Street that has little difference from other commercial corridors in poorer parts of the city. There’s nothing particularly distinctive about the street beyond the volume of activity and the architectural quality of some of its buildings. There aren’t a tremendous amount of long time businesses still there, something generally indicative of the overall health of a commercial area. Having recently moved from another part of the city back to West Philly, just off of 52nd Street, I started getting reacquainted with it... . . . Of course any real discussion about neighborhood growth Philadelphia is always going to have elements of race and class—the G-word—and keenly so here. The ever expanding sphere of influence that the University of Pennsylvania has in West Philadelphia has been making westward progress for as far back as I’ve been paying attention. Six-figure housing prices and overnight building renovations on blocks that haven’t seen a sheet a drywall in years tell the tale. The residents of my own building, a racial mix that certainly would not have set foot here a decade ago, are leading indicators... . . . Rue 52. 503 S 52nd St (closed?) cnr. Larchwood / Malcolm X Park; near Mercy Philadelphia hospital - was " Philadelphia's premier créperie and espresso bar" Whatever the future holds for 52nd Street, its best destiny must be beautiful and collaborative. The daily hustle and bustle of an earlier world has transformed over the decades into a place to go through and not to. It remains a local hub but it has lost much of its distinctiveness. Regaining it is the key to its future and for that to happen requires a meeting in the middle—the old guard who have called the street and neighborhood home for years, and the new, essential breath of fresh air reviving formerly fallow and under-realized parts of the city. . . . The burgeoning potential could very well make 52nd Street sparkle again, and that’s surely nothing to fear. == > More: http://hiddencityphila.org/2014/03/the-future-of-52nd-street-from-the-inside/ March 20, 2014 | by Stephen Ives | Vantage | 52nd Street, commercial corridors, economic development, gentrification, West Philadelphia