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SOME LINKS - received by email, from Dr Miller ===== 05-18-15 – Dr. Richard Alan Miller: Brand new discovery. So glad! http://exopermaculture.com/2015/05/18/dr-richard-alan-miller-brand-new-discovery-so-glad/ ... the transnational corporations are in the process of “dismantling” the U.S., that they are using nation states as “stepping stones.” To what end? I ask. Monsanto, however, he says, is just about “dead,” but will be replaced by two more — it’s hydra-headed! (More maniacal laughter.) 4. He says that transnational corporate plans will come crashing down when the dollar collapses, with the loss of its status as the reserve currency for the world. Then, he says, we will have to learn how to trade with each other without money. I.e., exchange value with one another without artificial money as currency. Well, yeah, we know this already, and those of us who do are already transitioning to live below money, as much as possible. UFO Sightings Hotspot http://bit.ly/1SpiC7L Educating Humanity http://bit.ly/1Ftm8qR Information Machine http://bit.ly/1elgP3Q Earthchangers College http://bit.ly/1Apt3Cn

Richard Dolan on Advanced Extraterrestrial Races https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1FKe9xPdDI Published on 30 Mar 2015 Richard Dolan examines the UFO coverup and its far-reaching implications of a breakaway civilization. In this video, they cover Dolan's 20 years of research into the black budget, ET history,.

Congressman Cook + Stephen Bassett on UFO disclosure on Dr J Radio LIVE 5/14/15 Published on May 19, 2015 Dr J Andy Ilias interviewed Congressman Merrill Cook & Stephen Bassett from the Citizen Hearing on May 14, 2015 on http://www.drjradiolive.com

The Air Residences : Air Residences is the next project of SM Development Corporation in Makati City. After the success of Jazz Residences, SMDC Newest Condominium the Air Residences is now available and accpting reservation. It'st located few minutes walk to Ayala Avenue. SMDC's FIRST PREMIER BRAND. It boasts on the modern contemporary design inspired by ARMANI HOTEL (DUBAI) Own the very first SM Premier Brand of SMDC at the successful part of Makati North. > slideshow : http://makatiairresidencessmdc.blogspot.hk/2014_09_01_archive.html Rise and the Air - a possible configuration > source: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1723515&page=36 Some Videos about The Rise, the neighboring property to The Air HOME BASE Season 13 Episode 1- THE RISE- MAKATI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvzhwtqw-UQ Published on 21 May 2015 The Rise - Makati, Philippines (Pilip Inc) Part 1 Published on 13 Mar 2015 Part-2:

It's All Over...Miller & Rense Published on May 8, 2015 May 7th 2015...Conversation...Dr. Richard Alan Miller & Jeff Rense

TWENTY Year OIL ... update

MILK CARTONS? - Kowloon's odd Man Wai buildings, a product of regulations Rent controls and changing regulations came together to "inspire" the construction of the milk-carton-like Man Wai buildings in lower Kowloon. These buildings are now in a "prime" location thanks to the construction of the XRL Rail station just 1-2 minutes walk away. How did buildings like this get designed? Today's SCMP (pg.B8) provides the answer. A population boom in HK in the 1950's raised the colony's population from 600,000 to 2.3 million. And the stresses that came with this, triggered rent controls and changing building regulations. With rent controls in place, it became difficult to evict tenants, and was almost impossible to redevelop old buildings. In 1955, new building regulations permitted considerably higher structures, raising average building heights from 3.6 stories to an average of 9.4 stories for buildings constructed from 1960 to 1962. And there was an easing of rent controls, which had spurred redevelopment, and new constructions proceeded at "a breakneck pace." A plot ratio amendment in 1962 contained an odd loophole, allowing buildings build to older specifications to be built up to Jan. 1, 1966, and there was a "disastrous building rush" between 1962, and 1965. To gain extra floors, landlords introduced set-backs allowing them to add as many as 3-7 extra stories. These had to be constructed with "steps" at a 76 degree angle, to allow light to reach street level. This great building rush led to excess construction, and may have been a cause of bank runs and recession after 1965, and even of the 1967 riots, speculates Professor Richard Wong, writing in THE VIEW column of today's SCMP. TIMING Hong Kong's Property CYCLE Peaks : 1965 + 16? = 1981 +16? = 1997 + 18 = 2015 (numbers need adjusting) Lows ---------> 1969 + 16 = 1985 + 18 == 2003 +16/18 : 2019-21 : source xxx / source: http://202.72.14.202/cci/charts/ccil.jpg

MILK CARTONS? - Kowloon's odd Man Wai buildings, a product of regulations Rent controls and changing regulations came together to "inspire" the construction of the milk-carton-like Man Wai buildings in lower Kowloon. These buildings are now in a "prime" location thanks to the construction of the XRL Rail station just 1-2 minutes walk away. How did buildings like this get designed? Today's SCMP (pg.B8) provides the answer. A population boom in HK in the 1950's raised the colony's population from 600,000 to 2.3 million. And the stresses that came with this, triggered rent controls and changing building regulations. With rent controls in place, it became difficult to evict tenants, and was almost impossible to redevelop old buildings. In 1955, new building regulations permitted considerably higher structures, raising average building heights from 3.6 stories to an average of 9.4 stories for buildings constructed from 1960 to 1962. And there was an easing of rent controls, which had spurred redevelopment, and new constructions proceeded at "a breakneck pace." A plot ratio amendment in 1962 contained an odd loophole, allowing buildings build to older specifications to be built up to Jan. 1, 1966, and there was a "disastrous building rush" between 1962, and 1965. To gain extra floors, landlords introduced set-backs allowing them to add as many as 3-7 extra stories. These had to be constructed with "steps" at a 76 degree angle, to allow light to reach street level. This great building rush led to excess construction, and may have been a cause of bank runs and recession after 1965, and even of the 1967 riots, speculates Professor Richard Wong, writing in THE VIEW column of today's SCMP. TIMING the Hong Kong Property CYCLE Peaks : 1965 + 16? = 1979 +16? = 1997 + 18 = 2015 (numbers need adjusting) / source: http://202.72.14.202/cci/charts/ccil.jpg

GLD / Gold still needs a strong push above GLD-$122 (or so) to launch a new bull market

Not yet. If I buy today, I want it a bit cheaper. / SLV under $16 (?) Else, at the LOD level tomorrow or Thursday

SLV / Silver etf - Mind the Gaps ! : 10-days : 6-mos / GLD: 10-days : 6-mos / GDX: 10-days : 6-mos / GDXvGLD I did ! I counted 3-gaps... and I chose not to be "wedded" to my position, despite the set-up I like so much for Gold. And so I sold my July-SLV calls for a 50%+ profit, and June-GLD calls for an larger profit I will probably be seeking a re-rentry point after a decent correction. The lack of "impulse" power in this move, and the declining volume as SLV rose were other factor in the decision to take profits. As were the weaker GDX versus GLD. In short, there seem to be too many "clues" that this move was weak.

Whistling past a Building site? (which still contains one of Manila's largest cemeteries) The Manila South Cemetery, which measures 25 hectares, is one of the largest cemeteries in Metro Manila.... and though located within Makati, it is legally an exclave of Manila as part of San Andres, Manila. > wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manila_South_Cemetery News items back in 2008 suggested that the cemetery near Makati would be closed within 5 years: " If you pass by the South Cemetery, there's a signage there saying, if I can recall it right, that the Makati City government will be closing the cemetery within a period of 5 years (not sure about the number, it maybe 3 years). So practically, they will be opening up the South Cemetery area, which is a huge area, for investments. Now as to who will be brave enough to build over a former cemetery, that's another question." > 2008 : http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1343265 So what happened: + The Jazz with 5,347 units got built, and + Lerato with 1,289 units + Alphaland's 0,494 units More recently: + The Rise with 2,822 units was launched by Shang Properties (2018 completion) not far away, and + The Air with 3,642 units (2020) has also been planned // ..... Circuit & South Ave : #2 : Now Ayala is aiming to improve the transport links to The Circuit, its new area of Makati. But the planned subway to BGC has been delayed, with no bidding approval prior to 2016: > http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1723515&page=54 ==

Future MTR MAP : http://veenspace.com/2014/01/135/ Admiralty Future development The North South Corridor of the Sha Tin to Central Link project and the South Island Line (East) are under development, completing in 2020 and 2016 respectively. The former will allow commuters from the northeast New Territories direct interchange from the East Rail Line, whereas the latter, terminating at Admiralty, will give residents in the Southern District much quicker access to the CBD. A new underground interchange concourse with natural light will be built to the east of the current concourse, taking up one level, allowing passengers to transfer to the new lines, conveniently. The Sha Tin to Central Link will be one level under the interchange concourse, with the South Island Line being directly below it. Exits E1 and E2 are being rebuilt into one eye-catching exit to accommodate the glass roof of the interchange concourse. There will also be a little rooftop garden in the new Admiralty Station. > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Admiralty_Station_%28MTR%29 Tung Chung Line Future development The Tung Chung Line was designed to facilitate an extension from Hong Kong Station eastward. According to the Rail Projects Under Planning 2000 released by Hong Kong Highways Department, two new stations, Tamar Station, Exhibition Station and Causeway Bay North Station, will form part of the extension. The line will then connect North Point Station and merge into the Tseung Kwan O Line. Residents of Yat Tung Estate have appealed to the government to extend the Tung Chung Line to Tung Chung West Station near Yat Tung to ease their transportation problems. Yat Tung currently has 40,000 residents. They claimed that when they moved in 11 years ago, the Housing Bureau's documents indicated a MTR station at the estate. The residents currently have to take a 10-minute bus journey to Tung Chung Station. > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tung_Chung_Line Or this: > MTR, Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Future_projects_of_the_MTR

CRIME IS THE MAIN ISSUE ... in comparing the "livability" of Philly to other big cities "Living in America" New York, NY - Livability score: 75, "extremely livable" • ranked #577 in New York, ranked #9277 in the USA / Cost-L: 170% Crime: 2,315/100k : ??% > Philly, and 624: ??%>Ph. on V-crimes Median Housing: $501,500 / hh income: $51,865 : ratio: 9.67 / Rent: $1,167 == Boston, MA - Livability score: 74, "very livable" • ranked #167 in Mass., ranked #11384 in the USA / Cost-L: 144% Crime: 3,555/100k : ??% > Philly, and 782: ??%>Ph. on V-crimes Median Housing: $374,700 / hh income: $53,136 : ratio: 7.05 / Rent: $1,265 == Chicago, IL - Livability score: 73, "very livable" • ranked #629 in IL., ranked #12206 in the USA / Cost-L: 116% Crime: 3,975/100k : ??% > Philly, and 450: ??%>Ph. on V-crimes Median Housing: $247,800 / hh income: $47,408 : ratio: 5.23 / Rent: $935 == (reminder: here's Philly): Philadelphia - Livability score: 73, "very livable" • ranked #1001 in Penn., ranked #13266 in the USA / Cost-L: 105% Crime: 4,541/100k : for Philly, and 1,099: for Violent-crimes Median Housing: $142,300 / hh income: $37,016 : ratio: 3.84 / Rent: $872 (some neighborhoods in Philadelphia have lower crime scores) Creed (2015) On July 24, 2013, it was announced that MGM has offered Fruitvale Station director Ryan Coogler to direct a spin-off of Rocky. The film will focus on a man following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Apollo Creed, and getting a mentor in the now-retired Rocky Balboa. Michael B. Jordan has been offered the role of Creed's grandson, and Stallone will reprise his character of Rocky, in a script co-written by Coogler and Aaron Covington.[1] Filming began in January 2015 in Philadelphia.[2][3] It is scheduled for a November 25, 2015 release > Rocky films: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocky_%28film_series%29

Fairmount & Spring Garden - Livability score: 79, "extremely livable" • ranked #6 in Philadelphia, ranked #14 in Pennsylvania Crime: 1,816/100k : 60% < Philly, and 440: 60%<Ph. on V-crimes Median Housing: $353,935 / hh income: $62,975 : ratio: 5.62 / Rent: $1,181 Published on Apr 5, 2013 Explore Philadelphia's Fairmount and Spring Garden neighborhoods, often dubbed the "Art Museum area." See what seperates the personalities of these laid-back districts from nearby Center City.

Frankford Livability score: 70, "very livable" • ranked #48 in Philadelphia, ranked #112 in Pennsylvania Crime: 6,276/100k : 38% > Philly, and 1,519: 38%>Ph. on V-crimes Median Housing: $89,992 / hh income: $30,405 : ratio: 2.96 / Rent: $818

Hunting Park - Neighborhood with a Hispanic flavor Hunting Park Livability score: 60, "somewhat livable" • ranked #55 in Philadelphia, ranked #143 in Pennsylvania Crime: 7,182/100k : 58% > Philly, and 1,739: 58%>Ph. on V-crimes Median Housing: $55,913 / hh income: $20,881 : ratio: 2.68 / Rent: $783 Hunting Park is a neighborhood in the North Philadelphia section of the United States city of Philadelphia... As of the 2010 Census, Hunting Park was 56% Hispanic of any race, 38.1% non Hispanic black, 2.9% non Hispanic white, 1.9% Asian, and 2.1% all other. The neighborhood is primarily made up of Puerto Ricans, Dominicans, and African Americans. > wiki : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunting_Park,_Philadelphia Transport : The Broad Street Line (SEPTA) has a stop at Hunting Parl Hunting Park Bounces Back - Philadelphia Weekly Jan 5, 2010 - Hunting Park is the kind of neighborhood you read about in killer headlines.... ...But members of the community say they’re sick of hearing only about how bad their neighborhood is. They’re ready to hear the stories of honest folk who put up a fight. Especially now. In the last few years, Hunting Park residents have organized. They’ve formed committees, held regular meetings, planted community gardens, contacted politicians. Now more than ever, their attention is focused on reclaiming the heart of the ’hood, the 87-acre woodsy chunk of Fairmount Park that lies in the center of the proud, complicated, struggling North Philadelphia neighborhood of the same name. Now, after building momentum with grassroots efforts the last few years, local activists are about to get what amounts to a miracle, especially in this economy. Last October, the Fairmount Park Conservancy, the philanthropic arm of the Fairmount Park system that renovated the Fairmount Water Works, unveiled a $20 million master plan to revitalize Hunting Park. The elaborate plan, led by landscape architect firm Wells Appel, is designed to restore the park to its former grandeur. The complete plan features everything from logical renovations like improved lighting to full sports and activity programming. > more: http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/news-and-opinion/Hunting-Park-Bounces-Back-80763797.html#ixzz3aPK0izV0 Crime : http://spotcrime.com/pa/philadelphia/huntingpark

Urban Farming was an idea the was being talked about for Haddington back in 2010 Sustainable Urban Development- Haddington and The 59th Street Community Garden Uploaded on Jul 24, 2011 A video about Sustainable Urban Development's mission to combat poverty in West Philadelphia's neighborhood Haddington through community gardens. "Haddington has the worst test scores in Pennslyvania" Poor nutrition may be a factor The 59th Street Community Garden is a urban farm located in the West Philadelphia neighborhood, Haddington. > https://www.facebook.com/59thStreetCommunityGarden : Laura Thornton Save The Garden Sustainable Urban Development is a non-profit organization looking to better the West Philadelphia area. On May 12, 2011 the city of Philadelphia sent us a letter telling us that they are trying to authorize the of the acquisition of the land that the 59th Street Community Garden is on. We have started this petition in order to save our garden. This garden is very beneficial to West Philadelphia and the people that reside in it. > http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/sud_inc/

Haddington Neighborhood / Liveability Rating : 70, "Very Livable" • Haddington-Carroll Park is ranked #45 in Philadelphia • Haddington-Carroll Park is ranked #109 in Pennsylvania Crime: 6,596/100k : 45% > Philly, and 1,597: 45%>Ph. on V-crimes Median Housing: $75,647 / Median hh income: $24,126 : ratio: 3.13 N.-Robinson-Street / photo credit : ij A popular place to rent and own / esp. AfAm's paying under $1000 per month Haddington is a neighborhood in the West Philadelphia section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is arguably located between 52nd Street and 63rd Street, bounded by Chestnut Street and Girard Avenue. It is an African American community of mostly 2-story rowhouses with a large proportion of elderly residents and a high homeownership rate. Near the intersection of Vine Street and 56th Street, new construction and community facilities were built in the 1970s thanks to the Haddington Leadership Organization. Haddington's Historic District is located on the 6000 blocks of Market, Ludlow, and Chestnut Streets, showcasing colonial and classical revival styles of architecture built from 1909 to 1915. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. > http://www.thefullwiki.org/Haddington,_Philadelphia,_Pennsylvania HADDINGTON HISTORIC DISTRICT Listed on the National Register of Historic Places September 29, 1988 6000 Blocks of Market, Ludlow, and Chestnut Streets The Haddington District is bounded by Market and Chestnut Streets on the north and south respectively, and by 60th and 61st Streets on the east and west. At 60th Street is one of the stops or the Market-Frankford Elevated Line, near an industrial village which had been known for much of the nineteenth century as Haddington. Thus, the community at the elevated was in fact a new creation, one which merely adapted an historic name to give identity. This was possible because the district was largely owned by one individual who developed it according to a functional logic, with the commercial buildings near the station, and the more residential buildings, particularly several large apartment houses at the opposite corner. == > http://www.uchs.net/HistoricDistricts/haddington.html

Greater Overbrook Neighborhood(s) Overbrook Station (SEPTA) Overbrook ...contains an assortment of housing from large, old homes to row homes to 3-4 story apartment buildings. Greater Overbrook consists of three separate but closely linked communities: Overbrook, Overbrook Farms, and Overbrook Park. ... Overbrook is bounded on the north by Woodcrest Avenue, on the west by Morris Park (68th Street) and on the south by Cobbs Creek Park. The eastern border of Overbrook, however, is up for debate.. Overbrook was developed in various stages between 1900 and 1960. The dominant housing type is the rowhouse... Overbrook was laid out intentionally in the first half of the twentieth century, particularly before 1930, as a place for middle-management level families to find a bit more green space in the form of small gardens, and stands of London plane trees. It was not intended as a community for working class families, initially. Close inspections of Sunday real estate advertisements in the Philadelphia Inquirer in the summer of 1922 and spring of 1923 reveal that Overbrook was "exclusive" and notable for houses with sizable rooms compared to many other new homes in the city. Served by trolley lines 10, 30, and others, and with easy access to the Market Street Elevated Line, Overbrook was a natural choice for families looking for a blend of urban convenience and semi-suburban living. > http://www.thefullwi...a,_Pennsylvania

West Philadelphia Neighborhoods Philadelphia Livability score: 73 Crime: 4,541/100k : for Philly, and 1,099: for Violent-crimes Median Housing: $142,300 / Median hh income: $37,016 : ratio: 3.84 Draw the Line ? Black / Grey - Demograph : Line at?? 19131 / 19104 -50-75%W : 19130 / 19104 -50-75%W : 19143 / 19104 -50-75%W : 19143 / 19146 -50-75%H : 19143 / 19104 -50-75%W : Haddington ... borders are defined as Haverford Avenue/Girard Avenue to the north, 52nd Street to the east, Market Street to the south, and 67th Street to the most western edge of the neighborhood. It is a largely African American community of mostly two-story rowhouses with a large proportion of elderly residents and a high home-ownership rate. Near the intersection of Vine Street and 56th Street, new construction and community facilities were built in the 1970s thanks to the Haddington Leadership Organization. Mantua ... is located north of Spring Garden Street, east of 40th Street, south of Mantua Avenue, and west of 31st Street. The neighborhood's northern and western reaches are predominantly working-class and African American, although its southern border with Powelton Village has seen recent gentrification and an influx of Drexel University student renters. Mill Creek ... sits between 44th and 52nd Streets north of Market Street and south of Girard Avenue... named for the creek buried in a pipe in the 19th century. Overbrook ...contains an assortment of housing from large, old homes to row homes to 3-4 story apartment buildings. Greater Overbrook consists of three separate but closely linked communities: Overbrook, Overbrook Farms, and Overbrook Park. ... Overbrook is bounded on the north by Woodcrest Avenue, on the west by Morris Park (68th Street) and on the south by Cobbs Creek Park. The eastern border of Overbrook, however, is up for debate.. ...Overbrook was a natural choice for families looking for a blend of urban convenience and semi-suburban living. > source: http://www.westphillylocal.com/ University City is the easternmost part of West Philadelphia. [1] The University of Pennsylvania has long been the dominant institution in the area and was instrumental in coining the name "University City" as part of a 1950s urban-renewal and gentrification effort.[2][3] Today, Drexel University and the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia also call University City home. The eastern side of University City is home to the Penn and Drexel campuses, several medical institutions, independent centers of scientific research, 30th Street Station, and the Cira Centre. The western side contains Victorian and early 20th-century housing stock and is primarily residential. The area is ethnically and economically diverse, although the compositions of its 12 census tracts vary widely; for example, the population in the mid-2000s of the easternmost tract was about half white and one-third Asian, while that of the northwesternmost tract was almost entirely black. University City neighborhoodsGenerally speaking, University City is the section of West Philadelphia surrounding Drexel University and the University of Pennsylvania. More specifically, it runs East to the Schuylkill River and Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway), North to Powelton Ave., South to the Schuylkill river and the Media line railroad (R3), and West to around 52nd Street. Black Bottom: Not current; formerly around the area of 38th and Market Sts. Cedar Park: north to Larchwood Ave., south to Baltimore Ave., east to 46th St., west to 52nd St. Garden Court: north to Locust St., south to Cedar Ave., east to 46th St., west to 52nd St. Powelton Village: north to Spring Garden St., south to Market St., east to 32nd St., west to 44th St. Spruce Hill: North to Market, South to Baltimore Ave., East to 40th, West to around 46th. Squirrel Hill: North to Baltimore Ave., South to Woodland Ave., East to 45rd St., West to 50th St. Walnut Hill: North to Market St., South to Larchwood Ave., East to 46th St., West to 52nd St. Woodland Terrace: North to Baltimore Ave., South to Woodland Ave., East to 40th St., West to 43rd St. == List : http://www.thefullwiki.org/List_of_Philadelphia_neighborhoods

Bartram's Garden: Bartram's Garden, the historic estate of early American botanist John Bartram, is set like an emerald in the Lower Schuylkill's rough industrial landscape. And because it's such a treasure the Bartram's Mile trail will be "informed and influenced by Bartram's Garden," Mark Focht, Deputy Commissioner of Philadelphia Parks and Rec, told the crowd on Sunday. > http://planphilly.com/eyesonthestreet/2012/11/06/see-bartrams-mile Bartrams Mile In 2012, Philadelphia officials began planning to turn eight acres of former industrial land into a park. Dubbed Bartram's Mile, the project will extend the Schuylkill River Trail pedestrian-and-bike path south from the Grays Ferry Avenue Bridge to Bartram's Garden

Kingsessing - is just southeast of the Cobbs Creek neighborhood Zillow predicted (in June 2015) that: Kingsessing home values will decrease 0.3% next year, compared to a 0.9% decrease for Philadelphia as a whole. Among Kingsessing homes, this home is valued 44.9% more than the midpoint (median) home, and is valued 59.1% more per square foot. Foreclosures will be a factor impacting home values in the next several years. In Kingsessing, the number of foreclosures waiting to be sold is 90.9% greater than in Philadelphia, and 120% higher than the national average. This higher local number may prevent Kingsessing home values from rising as quickly as other regions in Philadelphia. 58th Street Greenway officially open, connects Cobbs Creek and Bartram's Garden After more than three years of planning, more than a year of construction and ongoing community involvement, the 58th Street Greenway opened Saturday. The 1.5-mile, $3.5 million trail provides a critical link between the Cobbs Creek Trail, Bartram’s Garden and the trails beyond. As community and project leaders stressed though, the trail is more than a connection. It is a vote of confidence in the South West Philadelphia, Kingsessing neighborhood. . . . Williams said the 58th Street Greenway is more than a bicycle and pedestrian trail. It is a statement that the community intends to grow, that the community is moving ahead. “This doesn’t fly in the face of violence,” Williams said. “This a contribution to removing violence from the community.” The project is about equity, too, said Deputy Mayor for Transportation and Utilities Rina Cutler. When it comes to building and investing in Philadelphia’s bike trails, she said, “It can’t just happen in Center City.” > source: http://phila2035.org/home-page/district/university-southwest/universitysouthwest-map-photo-gallery/# . . . While there are stretches of bike lanes from Bartram’s Garden to the Grays Ferry Bridge and then throughout the city, big changes are coming for the trail network around Bartram’s Garden. The partners behind Bartram’s Mile are still designing the route, which will connect directly with the 58th Street Greenway and provide 1.1 miles and 8 acres of bike and recreation trail along the Schuylkill River. Bartram’s Mile will likely cross the Schuylkill at a more bicycle-friendly, purpose-built bridge and will connect with the Schuylkill River Trail. == > http://planphilly.com/articles/2013/06/10/58th-street-greenway-officially-open-connects-cobbs-creek-and-bartram-s-garden

Cobbs Creek Neighborhood : Livability score: 73 (W. Philly) • ranked #26 in Philadelphia, ranked #72 in Pennsylvania Crime: 4,857/100k : 6% > Philly, and 1,176: 6%>Ph. on V-crimes Median Housing: $169,885 / hh income: $30,851 : ratio: 5.51 / Rent: $857 Cobbs Creek is easily accessible on the SEPTA Market-Frankford line. It is home to four subway stops: 52nd Street, 56th Street, 60th Street and 63rd Street. Cobbs Creek is a neighborhood located in the West Philadelphia section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States . Cobbs Creek is generally bound by Market Street to the north, Baltimore Avenue to the south, 52nd Street to the east, and Cobbs Creek Parkway to the west. It is often locally referred to as "The Southside", in reference to its location to the south of Market Street and above the Baltimore Avenue border of Southwest Philadelphia, as well as a neighborhood distinction used by local street gangs in the area during the 1960s and 70s. In 1998, the Cobbs Creek Automobile Suburb Historic District was created, with Cobbs Creek Parkway, Spruce St, 62nd St, and Angora St its boundaries. The District protects 1049 buildings, with Tudor Revival, Colonial Revival, and Bungalow/Craftsman architectural styles contained within the district. Philadelphia architect William Alesker, whose latest project is a Trump Tower in Center City, and Evangelical minister Tony Campolo, one of Bill Clinton's spiritual advisers, lived, respectively, in the 6200 blocks of Pine and Delancey Streets back in the 1940s and 1950s. == > wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cobbs_Creek,_Philadelphia > crime map : http://spotcrime.com/pa/philadelphia/cobbscreek Rodman St For purposes of the Philly-2035 Plan, Cobbs Creek is part of the West District, within the 17 planning Districts > see: http://phila2035.org/home-page/district/west/west-map-photo-gallery/ No full plan has yet been created there: Neighborhoods: Overbrook, Carroll Park, Haddington, Morris Park, Cobbs Creek, Dunlap, Mill Creek, Belmont, Mantua. Key Issues: The West district is predominantly residential in character. Existing row homes are affordable for young families and there is a large area of new housing in Mill Creek. Major streets include Haverford Ave. and 60th St. Key issues in West Philadelphia are vacant homes, vacant lots and a lack of quality commercial options. The high vacancy rate contributes to crime problems, disinvestment and a lack of home equity. Commercial corridors are generally under-performing in comparison with the rest of the City. This means that residents have to travel further to get what they need, or settle for lower quality products and services. > http://phila2035.org/home-page/district/west/

GENTRIFICATION : Will Philly follow NYC, Washington and other cities ? Brewerytown, Philadelphia : http://phillyskyline.com/photo/jimmillisky/brewerytown/index5.htm View Poll Results: Which city is experiencing the most gentrification? ======== New York, N.Y.------- : 44 : 25.29% Washington, D.C.--- : 39 : 22.41% Chicago, Illinois----- : 24 : 13.79% Atlanta, Georgia --- : 24 : 13.79% Los Angeles, CA--- : 18 : 10.34% Philadelphia, PA-- : 12 : 06.90% San Francisco ----- : 11 : 06.32% : why so low? Pittsburgh, PA ----- : 09 : 05.17% Baltimore, MD. ----- : 09 : 05.17% Boston, Mass. ----- : 09 : 05.17% Cincinnati, Ohio --- : 08 : 04.60% St. Louis, Missouri : 08 : 04.60% San Diego, CA ---- : 06 : 03.45% Buffalo, N.Y.-------- : 02 : 01.15% Other---------------- : 14 : 08.05% =================== Read more: http://www.city-data.com/forum/general-u-s/397803-city-experiencing-most-gentrification-houses-neighborhood-3.html#ixzz3aHGa3yc0