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Knightsbridge Tower : Pricing Note View from the Knightsbridge Tower ... source November 17th, 2014 === I am selling my recently turned over unit for a bit below what Century Properties are calling “market value”. The unit is a 43 sqm studio on a mid-level floor with unobstructed views towards Mandaluyong. It has a nice kitchen that is separated from the living area by a wall. Included is the “Classic” fully-furnished and fully-fitted package which means the floor and the kitchen cabinets are a dark brown. My asking price is P5,500,000 (with no hidden extras). === Per SM: 5.5 million / 43 = PHP 127,907 I wonder how much it can be rented for ? == >wiki: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Knightsbridge_Residences

Ancient Advanced Civilisation on Mars = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYo02KUKSCM = Published on 8 Oct 2014 Mike Bara is a New York Times Bestselling author, lecturer and TV personality. He began his writing career after spending more than 25 years as an engineering consultant for major aerospace companies, where he was a card-carrying member of the Military/Industrial complex. Mike’s first book Dark Mission-The Secret History of NASA (co-authored with Richard C. Hoagland) was a New York Times bestseller in 2007

Macau Property - What's Up? Actually, it's down. Today's SCMP says that Macau property prices have fallen by 10% or so "as gaming revenues slump." No doubt, the dependence of the Macau economy on casinos is very large indeed. While Macau is falling HK property is up. At what point might there be an Arbitrage opportunity? == == Other: + Macau is facing increased competition from nearby Henquin Island in Zhuhai + After property prices soared by 50 percent from 2011, agents are predicting a 10 percent fall this year, and anotehr 5 percent next year + Gaming revenue is said to be 70 PER CENT of Macau's economy + Cooling measures were introduced in April 2011, and transactions fell by 30 percent from 16,910 in 2012 to 12,000 last year - down maybe another 40 percent to 7,000 this year + The announcement of a drop in revenues has put further pressure on prices + China's crackdown on corruption has hit the casino business + Speculators are eyeing Hengqin, where prices are just 50% of Macau's + The border gate will soon start operating 24 hours a day + Stated price levels: : Macau : 100,024 patacas per Sq.M. : Henquin: 40,000 yuan per Sq.M (= HK$50,400)

Mars Expedition = This corroborates what Dr Miller has said about reading of a mission to Mars

Thailand’s Bar Girl Princess is ‘Disappeared’ Written by Our Correspondent / 30 NOVEMBER 2014 All vestiges of the prince’s former consort are purged from royal society The purge of all relatives or associates of Thai Princess Sirasimi, the swiftly-departed consort of Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, is continuing, with an order from the prince’s office stating that anyone using the royally-granted family name Akharapongpreecha stop using it and go back to his or her family name. Despite the attempts to characterize the affair as a dramatic cleanup of a deeply corrupt Central Investigation Bureau headed by the now-arrested and disgraced Pongpat Chayaphan, it appears directed at dispossessing the couple’s nine-year-old son, Dhipangkorn, who was diagnosed two years ago with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, officially putting him out of the succession process. Thailand has been wracked behind the scenes for several years with uncertainty over the succession process. According to a new book on Thailand, A Kingdom in Crisis by former senior Reuters journalist Andrew MacGregor Marshall, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world’s longest serving monarch at age 86, suffered a stroke in July 2012 that ended his ability to play an active role in Thai political life. A struggle has been taking place between factions backing either Vajiralongkorn or his sister, the beloved Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, over who would achieve royal primacy. Maha Chakri, however, has shown no interest in men, has vowed never to marry and apparently has never had any intention of producing an heir. The 60-year-old prince, on the other hand, is said to be regarded with loathing by many within royal circles for his associations with Chinese gangsters, his womanizing and his apparent refusal to adhere to royal rules, according to official US cables leaked in 2011 by the Wikileaks organization, verbatim copies of which were carried in Asia Sentinel. The King, before he apparently became incapacitated, came down firmly on the part of Vajiralongkorn despite his behavior. Thailand’s lèse-majesté rules, which have been tightened down in the past several years to forbid even the most innocuous criticisms of anyone connected to the royal family, have precluded all discussion of his demeanor. Nonetheless, much of conservative Thai society has been profoundly shocked by the prince’s behavior and that of Srirasmi. A video apparently made by a servant several years ago made the rounds, showing a 2001 birthday party for Srirasmi at the Nonthaburi palace in 2001. The topless crown princess later crouched down like a dog in the video. Thus the reputation for probity that the royal family aspires to has repeatedly been put in tatters by the prince’s behavior. “It is a part of a preparation for a smooth royal transition by eliminating the consort who could taint the process because of her undignified past,” said a Thai source. “The crown prince has a new wife, who has been promoted fast in the military and just gave birth to a baby boy. There seems to be a deal between the crown prince and the palace elites to eliminate Srirasmi, (also referred to as Srirasm), who has to this day been viewed with disgust because of her low-class background. Some elites even said that they would not prostrate in front of a bar girl.” While supposedly the stripping of use of the royal name is aimed at a team of people connected to Pongpat, the former head of the Central Investigation Bureau, Thailand’s FBI, who allegedly was involved in loan sharking, citing the monarchy to obtain benefits and money from others and crimes, it is actually aimed at making sure that nobody connected to the consort has any royal powers === > http://www.asiasentinel.com/politics/thailand-bar-girl-princess-disappeared/

11-21-14 – Feet to the Fire: Dr. Richard Alan Miller Sept 7th 2014 – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4dk8NO_1HI&feature=youtu.be Published on Sep 21, 2014 - Dr. Richard Alan Miller returned to F2F for an 2nd live, stream-of-consciousness interview Sept 7th 2014. Dr. Richard Alan Miller is a pioneer in the annals of metaphysical and paranormal exploration. Miller began working in the "X-Files" world of Navy Intel (Seal Corp. and then MRU) in the late 60s. His public collaborations and research continue. As an original black ops team-member, Miller's research in the field of paranormal began as a graduate physicist working 11 years with Navy Intel (Anesthesiology). During this period numerous foundational papers, including "A Holographic Concept of Reality" and "Embryonic Holography" were written. His past and current writings and presentations reveal a depth of knowledge and practical experience in three major fields; Alternative Agriculture, New Age Physics, and Metaphysics. Miller now writes for Nexus magazine and is a preferred guest on internet radio. He is re-emerging at a critical time in humanities evolution where metaphysics and practical survival converge. www.richardalanmiller.com www.oak-publishing.com Books from Dr. Richard Alan Miller: http://innersites.com/feet2fire/archi... Here are some links referred to by Richard during the interview: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecotopia https://www.google.com/search?q=voice... https://www.google.com/search?q=mothe... https://www.google.com/search?q=the+s... https://www.google.com/search?q=astra... https://www.google.com/search?q=super... https://www.google.com/search?q=into+... https://www.google.com/search?q=there... https://www.google.com/search?q=after... Richard Alan Miller Documents (in .DOCX format) Ebola Whitepaper http://innersites.com/feet2fire/archi... EZ-water: http://innersites.com/feet2fire/archi... Fullerenes: http://innersites.com/feet2fire/archi... Geo-Engineering: http://innersites.com/feet2fire/archi... Richard Miller's Last Interview on F2F posted on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmm6RK... Other audio only interviews on F2F: http://innersites.com/feet2fire/archi... http://innersites.com/feet2fire/archi... http://innersites.com/feet2fire/archi... Also, Dr. Miller responds, of air, to comments left on his last video interview: http://innersites.com/feet2fire/archi...

Just back from the Hong Kong UFO Conference There were perhaps about 400 people, and one of the speakers said it was the largest audience he had ever seen at a UFO conference I met Kerry Cassidy (and her English partner) and spoke with them privately for several minutes. She looks the same in person as she does in her videos. And gave a good talk More later

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Were Ancient Martians Murdered by Nuclear Bomb-Dropping Aliens? An Investigation = As far as we can tell, Mars is a desolate-looking desert, with no obvious life. Sure, there may still be microbes there, but I think it's safe to say that there is not an advanced civilization living on the Red Planet. But was it always that way? Did Mars once host a bustling civilization, one that perhaps was capable of nuclear warfare? Let's check in with some conspiracy theorists to find out. I'm going to let Andrew, a guy who runs the UFO Sightings Cape Town YouTube page, set the scene. "There are literally hundreds of building ruins in a few of NASA's panoramic images. What has happened on Mars? Was it a Nuclear WAR, or perhaps Asteroid hits? The fact of the matter is, that there are many pockets of living humanoids all over Mars," he wrote on a YouTube video showcasing some of these "building ruins." Let's just put this out there. This is one of the fringiest of fringe conspiracy theories out there. Andrew is probably just a wee bit off his rocker, but he didn't randomly make up the idea that there was civilization on Mars and that it could have died in a nuclear WAR. = For the rest of the story: http://motherboard.vice.com/read/were-ancient-martians-murdered-by-nuclear-bomb-dropping-aliens-an-investigation

Humanoid Skull Found On Mars? (Huffpost thinks not) November 22, 2014 An image taken several years ago by the panoramic camera on NASA's Spirit rover has gained new attention recently after enthusiasts spotted what appears to be a humanoid skull partially buried in the Martian sand. Paranormal Crucible posted video on its YouTube channel of the image with a superimposed skull for comparison. The UFO Sightings Daily website has published its own examination of the image and concluded there is an 80 percent chance it's a real skull. == More at Huffington Post.

Yeah. Mars still Fires the imagination of filmmakers Race to Mars Part 1 - (in this case, French film-makers) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cqe9Wq9gqo (stupid chest-beating competition continues, based on YT comments): Robert Branham 2 months agoThe United States will be the first to Mars. The Russians will only make it to Mars if they are along for the ride with the Americans. Because the Russians can't build anything worth having and if the Germans or Chinese want to make it to Mars they had better arrange to get a ride as well. Because we all know the Germans and Chinese can't build anything worth having either. LMFAO TestTubeBabySpy1 month ago +panzerdiv american, russian, chineese, humans are fukin retards. spending billions to go to mars, for what. were on the verge of a manmade iceage, were still running engines fuled by the same shit weve been using for over a century. we havent even figured how to save our own ass. by the time humans make it to mars nobody will give a fuck because well all be killing eachother, not for land or religion, but FOOD! Kurzula5150 1 month ago I guess it must really piss you off that American astronauts have to use a Russian Soyuz to get to the ISS. And as far as German engineering goes, maybe you've never earned enough money to own a Mercedes or a BMW. Dr Miller said the US and Russia had a JOINT expedition to Mars in the 1960's Here's how NASA does the "official story" now: NASA - Science Lecture: Humans Living on Mars= = Fairy Tales for children?

Maybe this is what it was: "A Dogster" (the head can pull back into the shell) Joking aside, native life on Mars may look very different than on Earth.

Rate Cut spurs RUSH on Projects - that's a headline from today's SCMP Property section. It is a reference to how the rate cut in China is triggering property buying in places like Shenzhen, where some expensive properties in Qianhai sold fast The 1-year lending rate fell by 40 b.p. to 5.6% "Over the weekend, we have seen upgraders and first time buyers rushing to the market, to hunt for new launches." I am waiting to see if it will have th knock-on impact of more buying in HK. My own property received two calls from Property Agents over the weekend. Both had mainland buyers interested. WE did not show it, however.

Gilbert House: 1 bedroom flat for sale Gilbert House, Barbican, London, EC2Y Sold STC £700,000 Prev Next Sold STC Property Description Full descriptionTenure: Leasehold SOUTH FACING, ONE BEDROOM flat with STUDY/ storage area. Retaining many original features, including the Brooke Marine kitchen, original bathroom and separate w.c. This lovely one bedroom flat is presented in immaculate order with views towards the historic St Giles-without-Cripplegate church. === Looks Nutty to me... Especially when I know what it costs to buy something nice in Chiang Mai

Mike Harris interviews Kerry Cassidy - 11 November 2014 A chat, just before her trip to Hong Kong and Australia (I will attend the talk in HK)

Express Train Update - The XRL Station is rising now (at last)

London Property market - Hates those "crazy prices" I see things like this offered in the HK newspaper (The Standard, Nov. 24, 2014) London highrises, off-plan Lexicon (36 storey glass tower, overlooking Regents canal) : 1 BR: from 695,000 Eagle Black (Art-deco tower, 3 minutes walk to Old Street ) : 1 BR: from 895,000 I am sorry folks, but these prices are way beyond madness. Renting a GBP 700k flat with a 5% yield will cost : GBP xx per month WHO can afford that? Especially for a 1BR flat in what is not really a prime location (let's be honest) This is crazy ! And the market is beginning to realise. (These projects could crash, I reckon.) At the SMART property conference this weekend, there were three outside-London properties being promoted, and I spoke to the people promoting them, and they quietly admitted that "London Luxury property prices have dropped." One guy said: "Some of the properties above GBP 2mn are down 20%" Let's shout it from the rooftops ! (Actually, some of the outside London properties at GBP 150 - 300 psf may make sense. I think people will "play the arb", by selling down in London, and buying outside. Especially the baby boomers.)

Revealing Videos... or Misinformation? (It may be a while before we know for sure): Dr Richard Alan Miller : "There's Life on Mars... sentient life": Moulton Howe & Sanchez : Secret History of the Progenitors & Anunnaki = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlL8eB1ZNQ0 = Published on Nov 21, 2014 Linda Moulton Howe and Anthony Sanchez reveal the secret history of hybrids on Earth, who came from the Sirius star system by way of Mars. The Progenitors created a hybrid race, the Anunnaki which could not survive well on Earth, and had to be replaced with the Astro Albas, "tall whites" and their offspring, who now have much wealth and power, and maintain a distinctive DNA. They are still vulnerable to disease and excessive sunshine. This is an important excerpt from her presentation at 2014 Contact in the Desert.

MODES of Transport - what do they look like ? == : 30th Street Station - a key center point of transport 30th Street Station + Market-Frankfort Line (main E-W line) + Broad Street Line (main N-S line) + Regional Rail, North: various + Regional Rail, South: Elwyn, Newark, Airport + Trolley Lines + Buses + Norristown High Speed Line + CCT Connect ... Jefferson Station is served by all Regional Rail lines except the limited-service Cynwyd Line, which terminates at Suburban Station. In FY 2005, the average total weekday boardings at this station was 11,848, making it the second busiest station in the Regional Rail system. Jefferson Station has also been identified as Amtrak's preferred Philadelphia station for future high-speed rail lines in the Northeastern Corridor. Intermodal Connections The station is connected underground to SEPTA's heavy rail Market-Frankford Line and Broad-Ridge Spur and also the PATCO High Speed Line at their shared 8th Street station. There are also below-ground pedestrian connections to the Market-Frankford Line's 11th Street, 13th Street, and15th Street stations. Jefferson Station is adjacent to various SEPTA and New Jersey Transit bus routes that travel on Market Street. Finally, the Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal is immediately north of the station across Filbert Street. == > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jefferson_Station_%28Philadelphia%29

VIDEOS - Showing Philadelphia Center City Philadelphia & More https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3qaBn6cZPk West Philadelphia Bicycle Ride https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNttsES0mw8 Published on Feb 6, 2013 This is my daily commute from my place in West Philly to work. The video encompasses several things common in west philly -- drivers turning on a red light, detritus on the road, various vehicles parked in the bike lane, and crazy busses. El Ride through North Philly to Girard Station 06/25/2010 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqDkGUon60Y

810 S 3RD ST | PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147 3 bed | 1 full bath | 0 sqft | Condo/Townhouse 810 S 3rd. St. ph-PA 19147 : Sold-$510k : Z-$493.6k/$1828/mo. (3/15) 3-BR, 1b, 1,670 ($305 /Z295.6 psf), b.1829 Beautiful three bedroom circa 1829 home within the Meredith Catchment Area in sought after Queen Village. This home has four fireplaces and is full of original details and character. The random width hardwood floors are believed to be Carolina Pine. The separate living room and dining room both have fireplaces with King of Prussia Blue Marble Mantles and high ceilings. The newly remodeled fully equipped kitchen has granite tops, a subway tile back splash, recessed lighting, a tile floor and a picture window that overlooks the lovely garden. The second level has two spacious bedrooms with fireplaces, the mantles are believed to be Clean Sap Pine. The large remodeled bathroom has a Jacuzzi Tub, tiled shower, and a towel warmer. The third floor has a nice sized bedroom with a large closet and an additional bonus room. This property goes street to street. There is a large garden and room for parking behind the home. = > http://www.kw.com/homes-for-sale/19147/PA/PHILADELPHIA/810-S-3RD-ST/3yd-TRENDPA-6487639.html County: PHILADELPHIA Property Type: Condo/Townhouse Subdivision: QUEEN VILLAGE Annual Taxes: $5,197 Year Built: 1829 ========== Pronounced Seasonality Memphis is even more pronounced

The issues that can divide a changing neighborhood By Earni Young Alda Ballard has lived in her Catharine Street brownstone since buying it with her husband in 1980 for $20,000. She's lived in the neighborhood for 70 years. Like many Philadelphians, Ballard clings tenaciously to her memories of her Center City West neighborhood in its heyday, before things went bad, when houses became empty shells that eventually collapsed or were torn down to be replaced by lots overflowing with trash. That period was bad, to be sure, but now her neighborhood is experiencing another wave that troubles her: an influx of new people who are younger, wealthier — and whiter. For the past few years, people have been offering to buy her seven-bedroom brownstone. She feels besieged by strangers who view her home as a valuable commodity and her presence as a nuisance. "They are always knocking on my door telling me they want to buy my house," she said. "Well, I am not selling." The same goes for the several rental properties that she owns in the area. "I keep my rents low, nothing higher than $850. It's not easy with the tax increases, but you do the best you can." It is part of her effort to provide a place in the neighborhood for black tenants who don't earn enough to pay more. Ballard is not worried about having to move for now. But in neighborhoods all around the city, longtime residents express fear of being forced out of their homes as waves of wealthier residents move in and spur property values to rise dramatically — a process known as gentrification. Those who study property values and other trends believe it is an established reality in neighborhoods like lower North Philadelphia, Francisville, Northern Liberties, Fishtown, Kensington, Fairmount, Center City West, Hawthorne, University City, Point Breeze and Grays Ferry, to name a few. Home-sale prices in these neighborhoods, which circle the city's central business district, have skyrocketed since 2000. Some momentum was lost during the recession, but sale prices resumed their steady climb in 2010. Gentrification is not new, of course. The change of a block or neighborhood from low value to high value, is "a natural phenomena that has been with us since Benjamin Franklin," said Carolyn Adams, a professor in the Department of Geography and Urban Studies at Temple University. Also the neighborhoods affected by gentrification aren't always black. Kensington and Fishtown, for example, were traditionally blue collar white neighborhoods. And in San Francisco white middle class professionals are being shoved aside by higher income earners in the tech industry. For the last half of the 20th century, many parts of Philadelphia were on a downward spiral as the city lost population and business. Now, the tables have turned. The city's population is on the rise, growing by 58,897 to 1,547,607 from 2006 to 2012, according to the most recent census estimates. Many of these newcomers are choosing to live in Center City and nearby neighborhoods that offer quick access to job centers. Although the collapse of the real-estate market and the recession slowed development, the pace is picking up now that the economy is on the mend. Despite concerns over gentrification, the city can't afford to slow development. So, it must find ways to encourage growth while protecting long-term homeowners and creating neighborhoods that are economically and racially diverse. It might be easier to achieve world peace. Philadelphia is ranked as the ninth most racially segregated metro area in America based on an analysis of the 2010 Census. Many Philadelphians live in neighborhoods where a single racial group represents 75 percent or more of the population. It also is one of the poorest cities, with 26.9 percent of residents deemed poor by federal standards. While population is on the rise, homeownership is declining, dropping to 52.2 percent from 59.3 percent. Thirty-eight percent of homeowners earn less than $35,000; and 40 percent of homeowners do not have a mortgage. == > MORE: http://www.philly.com/philly/news/Gentrification_in_Philadelphia.html

Gentrification in Philadelphia Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask. By Liz Spikol | October 23, 2014 / 3 Comments "The whole gentrification issue is really the story of the outward spread of Center City. The rest of the city is still stuck in the 1970s. I would say proximity and accessibility to Center City is not just the primary thing driving gentrification in Philadelphia, it's the only thing. The main thing that is driving it is how quickly and easily you can get to Center City, because that's where the good-paying jobs are." The DN’s special section appears in today’s print edition as well as online. The seven articles that comprise “The Problems and the Promise: Gentrification in Philadelphia” is a pull-out section of the print edition and a microsite at philly.com. It illuminates the issues around the word that’s probably the most contested and least understood of any used to refer to real estate and development battles in the city. . . . The key takeaway is that gentrification isn't necessarily what you think. Gentrification, writes Earni Young, is "the change of a block or neighborhood from low value to high value." It's "a natural phenomena that has been with us since Benjamin Franklin," Temple professor Carolyn Adams tells Young, who notes that "Kensington and Fishtown, for example, were traditionally blue collar white neighborhoods. And in San Francisco white middle class professionals are being shoved aside by higher income earners in the tech industry." Of course, San Francisco is overwhelmingly white. Philadelphia is the 9th most racially segregated metro area in America. That makes gentrification here seem inextricably linked to race. The actual inextricable link is class, and that's tough in this town too, because, as Young writes, Philadelphia is "one of the poorest U.S. cities, with 26.9 percent of residents deemed poor by federal standards." But gentrification isn't taking its toll on homeowners who live below the poverty line. My guess is that Adams is referring primarily to homeowners here. The story is quite different for renters, especially those who rely on public assistance. Higher rents, more than anything, seems to be what changes a neighborhood's population and identity [T]he economic pressures created by rising home values and higher taxes feed the fears that longtime homeowners will be forced to sell because they can no longer afford to stay. But Adams says there is little direct displacement due to gentrification. "When housing specialists use that term, they really aren't talking about displacing people," she said. "They are talking about market pricing that makes it impossible for people who are looking to move into that neighborhood who cannot find an affordable unit. That really is more the dynamic of gentrification now." == > MORE: http://www.phillymag.com/property/2014/10/23/gentrification-in-philadelphia/#v6oiYr3y5H5phWUR.99

Three addresses ===== 1 / 1413 S 53rd St. Ph-PA 19143 : $?? : Z-$49.14k/$858/mo. (3/15) 3-BR, 1b, 1,132 (?? /Z43.4 psf), b.1925 Next to "Little Sisters"*Home, S.of 49th St Sta, Chester St. 2 / 1438 S 27th St. Ph-PA 19146 : Sold-$69.1 : Z-$45.8k/$900/mo. (3/15) 3-BR, 1b, 1,070 (64.5 /Z42.8 psf), b.1925 Dead area below Transit ? (bl/ SW Ctr City) 3 / 6111 Wheeler St. Ph-PA 19142 : $?? : Z-72.59k/$897/mo. (4/15) 3-BR, 1b, 1,092 (?? /Z66.5 psf), b.1940 == : * "Little Sisters of the Poor" : Location in Google Maps : search, G-images The Little Sisters of the Poor arrived in Philadelphia on August 24, 1869, to respond to the needs of the elderly poor in Philadelphia at the time. Jeanne Jugan was still alive to witness this spreading of her work to the far reaches of the earth. The work of the Little Sisters began in the heart of Philadelphia at 18th and Jefferson Street. Later, it expanded to include St. Michael’s Home in Germantown, PA and Sacred Heart Home in Southwest Philadelphia == > http://www.littlesistersofthepoorphiladelphia.org/index.php/our-home SEPTA | 49th Street Station 49th Street & Chester Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19143. This station is served by: Media/Elwyn Line Regional Rail. 49th Street is a railway station in the Kingsessing section of Southwest Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on the SEPTA Media/Elwyn Line. In 2013, this station saw 62 boardings and 52 alightings on an average weekday. Located at 1104 S. 49th Street, on the southwest corner with Chester Avenue, the station is a sheltered shed that sits on one platform; the other platform has a ramp to the Chester Avenue bridge. The station is handicapped-accessible. Chester Avenue carries the SEPTA Route 13 trolley, which is part of the Subway-Surface Trolley system. The trolleys use an alternate track embedded in 49th Street when the tunnels are closed. == > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/49th_Street_(SEPTA_station)

What is your Big Idea for Philadelphia? More Effective Transit to Nurture a Philadelphia in Renaissance Philadelphia, long in decline has turned the corner in the last decade, as can be seen from renovations and new construction expanding outwards from center city. There is still a lot of work to be done in improving the quality of life in our city. In the nation’s fifth largest city, it is still possible to bicycle (or sometimes walk) from one corner of the city to another faster than any means of public transportation. What about the many who do not feel safe or cannot bicycle, how do they get around easily day to day? It is time to begin pursuing an enviable transportation future for our city. Philadelphia has inherited from its great past many open and underused spaces: abandoned railroad right of ways, wide boulevards with excess capacity, abandoned factories and vacant lots. It is possible to string these spaces together to form right of ways for new dedicated inner city light-rail transportation in areas that are currently underserved. This would make it easier for many to travel to and from work, shopping and save countless hours of productivity lost waiting for bus transfers. It would spur and nurture investment around new and existing transit stations. The resulting increase in investment and property values would greatly contribute to the tax base and help to fund its own construction. == > http://fastforwardphilly.blogspot.hk/2013/09/meet-fast-forward-presenter-jeff-brauer.html