Re: [UC] FW: You know you live in West Philly if . . .
University City has been used as a designation for at least 48 years. See Leon S. Rosenthal's A History of Philadelphia's University City (1963). GJJ You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] West Philadelphia’s finest row homes
Good question. It doesn't sound good. GJJ On Apr 21, 2010, at 2:48 PM, Jim Cummings wrote: I was wondering what it means for a neighborhood to be sprawling? You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Re: [Ucneighbors] Second Census Form?
All postal mailing addresses (should have) received an original form, and then a follow-up form to increase the mail participation rate. If one of these is not received by the Census Bureau for your address, an in-person enumerator will be dispatched in the coming weeks. GJJ On Apr 2, 2010, at 9:36 AM, Frank Innes wrote: We received a second form yesterday. Thanks for asking. -Frank On Apr 1, 2010 11:55 PM, Brian Siano briansi...@gmail.com wrote: I got a second one. Figured it was a mistake-- I'd sent my original back only two days ago. On Fri, Apr 2, 2010 at 12:51 AM, Gary J. Jastrzab garyjastr...@comcast.net wrote: How many s... ___ ucneighbors mailing list ucneighb...@lists.asc.upenn.edu http://lists.asc.upenn.edu/mailman/listinfo/ucneighbors ___ ucneighbors mailing list ucneighb...@lists.asc.upenn.edu http://lists.asc.upenn.edu/mailman/listinfo/ucneighbors
[UC] Second Census Form?
How many subscribers to this list received a second 2010 Census form at their mailing address? How many didn't receive one at all? GJJ You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Second Census Form?
Andrew: Zoning has nothing to do with this. Census forms are supposed to be sent to each housing unit (e.g. USPS mailing address). It appears that most other Philadelphia addresses also received duplicate forms. GJJ On Apr 2, 2010, at 12:04 AM, Andrew Diller wrote: Just depends if your house is zoned multi-family or not. Zoned multi = 2 forms, one for each 'household.' Andrew Diller On Thu, Apr 1, 2010 at 11:58 PM, Karen Heenan karen6...@msn.com wrote: I got a second one today. I mailed the first one in last weekend. - Original Message - From: Gary J. Jastrzab To: ucneighb...@hector.asc.upenn.edu ; univcity@list.purple.com Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2010 11:51 PM Subject: [UC] Second Census Form? How many subscribers to this list received a second 2010 Census form at their mailing address? How many didn't receive one at all? GJJ You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Re: [Ucneighbors] possible gatherings of juveniles 40th and Mkt this afternoon
Let's not forget that we were once one of them, and before they know it, they will be one of us. GJJ On Mar 24, 2010, at 9:37 PM, Kimm Tynan wrote: I dunno, Jim, looks like they’re doing a pretty good job of that all by themselves. Kimm On 3/24/10 6:06 PM, Jim Cummings alaricvisig...@gmail.com wrote: Lets make teenagers the enemy.
Re: [UC] Fwd: City Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for 7/21/09
All: PCPC Agenda item 5 downzones the 200 block of St. Marks Square from its current multi-family classification to single-family. This remapping will help to preserve the integrity of this existing single- family block (i.e. prevent these houses from being cut up into apartments). This rezoning was initiated by the resident owners of this block. GJJ On Jul 16, 2009, at 8:06 PM, lom...@aol.com wrote: I don't think so. I believe that this one is the attempt to re-zone the old Rite-Aid site at 43rd and Walnut. The Hotel is being moved to 41st and Walnut and is already commercially zoned. Spruce Hill should listen and be aware of what is going on here. There was a previous attempt to get a State Liquor Store placed there, but it was successfully fought on the basis of improper zoning on the site and a couple of other features. This Planning Commission hearing might be an attempt to circumvent the zoning code by actually changing the code from residential to commercial and then many things will be allowed there by right. But I might be wrong Guy -Original Message- From: Frank fcarr...@pobox.com To: UnivCity@list.purple.com Sent: Thu, Jul 16, 2009 12:39 pm Subject: [UC] Fwd: City Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for 7/21/09 Looks like Number 5 might be the NEW Campus Inn? Frank Begin forwarded message: From: i...@philaplanning.org Date: July 16, 2009 3:30:13 PM EDT To: i...@philaplanning.org Subject: City Planning Commission Meeting Agenda for 7/21/09 TENTATIVE AGENDA Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. 1. Approval of the Minutes of the June 9, 2009 meeting. 2. Executive Director's Update. 3. ZBA Case 8559: 2116-32 Chestnut Street (Developer: The John Buck Company; Presented by Paula Brumbelow). 4. Zoning Bill 090472: Amending Zoning Bill 080588 (approved 12/22/08) by requiring City Council approval of the Plan of Development for the American Commerce Center site on the 1800 block of Arch Street (Presented by Martin Gregorski; Introduced by Councilmember Clarke on June 4, 2009). 5. Zoning Bill 090517: Remapping the area bounded by Walnut, 42nd, Locust, and 43rd Streets (Presented by Paula Brumbelow; Introduced by Councilmember Blackwell on June 18, 2009). 6. Streets Bill 090468: Revising City Plan No. 55 by striking Duncan Street from Aramingo Avenue to the Delaware Expressway, and placing a drainage and public utility right-of-way within the lines of the stricken Duncan Street (Presented by William Erickson; Introduced by Councilmember Krajewski on June 4, 2009) 7. Review and Comment: Tudor East Falls Historic District Designation (Presented by Jonathan Farnham and Erin Cote, Philadelphia Historical Commission). 8. Information Only: Stormwater Design for Midvale Avenue (East Falls) (Presented by Joy Lawrence, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society). 9. Information Only: Philly Live! Entertainment Complex, Spectrum site/1100 block Pattison Avenue (Developer: Cordish Development Company). 10. Information Only: Lower Italian Market Revitalization Plan (Presented by Karin Morris and Nicole Hostettler, Passyunk Square Civic Association). === Philadelphia City Planning Commission One Parkway, 13th Floor 1515 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19102-1583 Voice:215.683.4615 Fax: 215.683.4630 E-Mail: i...@philaplanning.org Web: www.philaplanning.org ===
Re: [UC] Legal, moral, philosophical implications?
On Oct 8, 2008, at 9:51 AM, Brian Siano wrote: Dissent is a left-wing intellectual journal...the right-intellectual journal...Commentary... Woody Allen reported, in Annie Hall (circa 1977), that these two magazines -- Dissent and Commentary -- were going to merge to form a new magazine entitled Dysentery. Don't think it ever happened, though. inline: wink.tif GJJ
[UC] Notary in the Neighborhood?
Any suggestions as to where I can find a notary in the neighborhood? GJJ === Gary J. Jastrzab Home: 215.387.3636 Cell: 215.260.4864 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] === You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Why the Virginia Tech Shootings Happened
My daughter's high school science teacher lost a nephew at VT. GJJ
Re: [UC] New voice in the anti-gentrification movement
On Apr 12, 2007, at 7:16 AM, Wilma de Soto wrote: I believe the name University City was first bandied about in the early 70's and not the 60's. On 4/12/07 12:36 AM, Anthony West [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Newcomers should note the term University City dates back to the 1960s... Tony is correct. The first reference to University City of which I am aware was in Leon S. Rosenthal's 1963 book entitled A History of Philadelphia's University City. GJJ == Gary J. Jastrzab Home: 215.387.3636 Cell: 215.260.4864 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] where you from?
As a native Buffalonian, I concur. GJJ On Apr 9, 2007, at 8:35 AM, Gail Defendorf wrote: Just to continue the absurdum, I'm from the Finger Lakes region of New York state. It is not Western New York, it's Central New York. Western New York is Buffalo (and perhaps Rochester). == Gary J. Jastrzab Home: 215.387.3636 Cell: 215.260.4864 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] New Marketing Campaign
On Apr 7, 2007, at 8:22 PM, Ross Bender wrote: Ever since I first dined at Abbraccio, I have this vague feeling that I've left a part of me behind. You didn't wake up in an ice bath shortly thereafter, did you? Is liver and onions on the menu? GJJ
Re: [UC] Fwd: Road Closures and Activities at Pennsylvania Hall Sunday March 4, 2007
On Feb 26, 2007, at 1:54 PM, Gail Massey wrote: The demolition contractor advises that...the transient mean peak ground borne vibration is estimated to be .2 inches per second at School of Medicine facilities. The duration of the overall event is anticipated to last approximately ten seconds with a mean peak vibration lasting two seconds or less. The last time something like this happened, I thought the earth was moving for a different reason. GJJ == Gary J. Jastrzab Home: 215.387.3636 Cell: 215.260.4864 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Liquor stores and Churches
On Feb 23, 2007, at 11:00 PM, Vincent/Roger wrote: A question that I do not know the answer to, and perhaps someone can answer it for me, is whether all of the churches taking up abandoned store-fronts, defunct theaters etc. have to get new zoning approval. With some exceptions, a place of worship is a permitted use within most of the City's commercial zoning classifications. GJJ == Gary J. Jastrzab Home: 215.387.3636 Cell: 215.260.4864 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ==
Re: [UC] We're Paying This Loopy Bryn Mawr Student $180,000???
On Jan 19, 2007, at 1:44 PM, KAREN ALLEN wrote: There's this thing called a paragraph. It's a very useful composition device [to keep] people from hitting the delete key five seconds after opening it. Too late. GJJ You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Sad commentary
On Apr 19, 2005, at 4:46 PM, Dubin, Elisabeth wrote: We're all going to die! Correct. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Light Rail
On Mar 26, 2005, at 6:04 PM, William H. Magill wrote: Are you talking about the DRPA project or is this something else. This is something else. However, I would like to see the 52nd Street/City Branch Line link up to the proposed DRPA project on the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware River. It could be done very easily, providing a one-seat ride from the Centennial District to the Sports Complex/Navy Yard. GJJ You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Site for New High School
Most of the building site is on a gravel surface parking lot now only occasionally used by the Zoo for overflow parking, not public green space. The site slopes downward steeply from Girard Avenue, and is not frequently used by anyone. The site is currently well-served by public transit, and will be even more so when the 52nd Street/City Branch Connector light rail line is built to serve the Centennial District, Parkway Institutions, Convention Center, and possibly the Delaware Riverfront. The School District will maintain portions of adjacent, actively-used parkland for use as the school's athletic fields. Public use of these School District-maintained fields will continue. This is a case where the positives greatly outweigh the negatives. GJJ On Mar 21, 2005, at 3:25 PM, J. Matthew Wolfe wrote: Agreed. Nothing has changed since this exchange of emails when the project was first talked about. Matt ___ I agree with Lauren 100 percent. It makes no sense to use valuable parkland to build a school where there is other land available. Once it is paved over, it is gone forever. Build it nearby and use the park for athletic fields. _ J. Matthew Wolfe Law Office of Alice W. Ballard, P.C. 1616 Walnut St., Suite 2205 Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 893-9990 Fax: (215) 893-9997 4256 Regent Square Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215) 387-7300 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2004 12:13 PM To: univcity@list.purple.com Subject: [UC] building on Fairmount Park land IS a BAD idea With acres of brown field sites (and plenty in Mantua) I suggest that building that school and its associated parking lots and playing fields on current Fairmount Park land is a very BAD use of the resources the city has to offer the deal. Yes getting a parcel of land from them is probably easier than getting one together within the fabric of the city -but it is still a bad idea and sets a bad precedent. my 2cents worth - Lauren mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 21, 2005 2:10 PM To: univcity@list.purple.com Subject: [UC] Site for New High School On my run this morning I passed by a major new construction project that has started in a corner of Fairmount Park that sits right on Girard and Parkside. They have already felled numerous large trees and fenced off a small shortcut I used to cut from Lansdowne Dr. to Girard Ave. The only project I could think of that might be built there would be the much touted new high school I'm sure most of us are familiar with and which is sponsored by a particular corporate behemoth. Am I right in my impression that this apparent groundbreaking has been kept consipicuously silent? I also recall the site being described as an out of the way corner of Fairmount Park. Now that I know the specific site I can say that is out and out shit. They are using prime park land for other purposes. While the merits of the competing land uses can be debated, it should have been framed as such. Maybe its because a corner of land that was a familiar part of my regular routine has now been abruptly and fundamentally altered, but this beginning feels rather ominous. Steve Metraux You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] West Philadelphia Neighborhood Map Follow-Up
On Feb 18, 2005, at 7:01 PM, fluffy wrote: cobbs creek parkway hits baltimore ave somewhere in the late 50s... ... or go to http://www.penn-partners.org/wp/plan/part2-3.html> for a map of West Philadelphia neighborhoods. GJJ
Re: [UC] cats poisoned at 49th and Baltimore..?
On Feb 15, 2005, at 11:40 AM, Andrew Diller wrote: The owner of the house at 46th and Springfield is a funny character, and was harboring and feeding many many strays. There's an older (60ish), slight, stoop-shouldered man who has been feeding cats around the neighborhood for many, many years. He often has a cat carrier with him. I used to see him frequently on the Penn campus while walking my dogs in the late evenings. Does anyone know who I mean? Anybody know his story? GJJ You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] RE: Parking rage [feel the love]
On Jan 30, 2005, at 10:13 AM, Kyle Cassidy wrote: ...there was a pabst blue ribbon beer sitting on the hood of my car with a blue bow... A Pabst Blue Ribbon? Are you sure they weren't trying to rub it in your face? GJJ
Re: [UC] The Triumph of Moral Values?
On Nov 5, 2004, at 12:20 PM, Charles H. Buchholtz wrote: Hmmm, left-wing televangelists... Listen to the Unitarians... GJJ You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Amy Gutmann Inaugural Symposia
On Oct 15, 2004, at 8:14 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: x-tad-biggerI attended two dynamite panel discussions this afternoon on the occasion of Amy Gutmann's installation as Penn's 8th President. /x-tad-bigger Her inauguration in Irvine Auditorium this morning was not too shabby, either. It was a spectacularly medieval celebration. GJJ
[UC] Fwd: STREETS DEPARTMENT PLACES A CALL TO ACTION
start of forwarded material CALLING ALL FLASH MOBBERS STREETS DEPARTMENT PLACES A CALL TO ACTION WHEN: Saturday September 20, 2003 10:00 am to 12 Noon WHERE: In Your Neighborhood CALLING ALL FLASH MOBBERS We were very fortunate in terms of the effects of Hurricane Isabel in our community. However, we do have litter and debris from the storm on our city streets. The City needs you! We are asking all residents to come out of your house, apartment or dorms. Grab a broom, pick up a shovel and join us across the city to remove the debris and remnants of hurricane Isabel. Clean ups will begin at 10:00 am and end at 12 noon on Saturday, September 20. Send this message to five other people who love Philadelphia like you do. Here's how you can help: · Sweep your sidewalk and along curbline. · Bag debris and litter and hold it for your next scheduled trash and recycling collection day. · Help the elderly or disabled with cleaning in front of their property · Clear debris away from sewer inlets near your home. After the cleanup, plan to contact the Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee at 215-685-3981 to find out how you can work with your neighbors and surrounding community to keep your block clean. To thank the citizens of Philadelphia for their support, the Streets Department will be giving away raffle tickets, other goodies and selected prizes. Celebrities will be visiting various locations throughout the City on Saturday, September 20 between the hours of 10:00 am and 12 noon to distribute these giveaways to individuals found cleaning up after hurricane Isabel. For more information about Streets Department services, please visit the Streets Department's website at http://www.phila.gov/streets. Let's Make Philadelphia - Litter Free in '03 Cynthia Hite, Pub. Rel. Off. Streets Department Planning Public Affairs Office 1401 JFK Blvd. - MSB - Suite 730 Philadelphia, PA 19102-1676 (215) 686-5088 (215) 686-5184 FAX end of forwarded material You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Fwd: SAVE THE DATE: 1/9/03 Request for Public Comment on Penn'sLanding
start of forwarded material SAVE THE DATE: 1/9/03 REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON PENN'S LANDING Mayor John F. Street and the Penn's Landing Corporation invite you to participate in the second of a series of public events on the future of Penn's Landing. Event: Request for Public Comment on Penn's Landing Place: Temple University, Kiva Auditorium/Ritter Hall Annex 1301 Cecil B. Moore Avenue (at Park Avenue) Date: Thursday, January 9, 2003 Hearing Times: 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. WHAT: The general public will be given an open forum to present ideas about the design and uses to be developed at Penn's Landing. Interested individuals not able to participate in the forum can still comment through e-mail, fax, or by sending written comments to the Penn's Landing Corporation (PLC) offices. FEATURING: Mayor Street and other City officials and PLC executives to hear comments. Remarks will be recorded and forwarded to developers. A display of maps and other graphics will define the site and its context. WHEN: Thursday, January 9, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Individuals will be scheduled to speak in order of arrival. A short introduction to the site will begin each session. WHERE: Temple University, Kiva Auditorium/Ritter Hall Annex, 1301 Cecil B. Moore Avenue (at Park Avenue). Comments can also be posted on the Penn's Landing Development Project Web site at http://pennslanding.phila.gov, e-mailed to [EMAIL PROTECTED], or faxed to 215-683-4630. WITH: Mayor John F. Street Dominic Sabatini, Executive Director, Penn's Landing Corporation James Cuorato, Commerce Director Maxine Griffith, Executive Director, Philadelphia City Planning Commission and other executive level officials. CONTACTS: Indira Scott, Penn's Landing Corporation, 215.629.3200 Philadelphia City Planning Commission One Parkway, 13th Floor 1515 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 Voice: 215.683.4615 Fax: 215.683.4630 E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.philaplanning.org end of forwarded material You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Fwd: Penn's Landing Development Process
start of forwarded material Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2002 21:05:49 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Philadelphia City Planning Commission [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Penn's Landing Development Process Dear PCPC Meeting Agenda Mailing List Recipient: As you may know, the City of Philadelphia is interested in selecting a new developer for Penn's Landing. The Street Administration is committed to creating a selection process that maximizes public input about the future of this site. In the next couple of weeks, events will be sponsored at three locations (Penn's Landing Seaport Museum, Temple University, and the University of Pennsylvania) where people can come to express their views about the future of Penn's Landing in person. There will also be comment drop boxes available at various neighborhood locations throughout the City (locations to be announced soon) to submit written comments. In addition, a Web site at has been created to provide information about the Penn's Landing site, its riverfront context, and to solicit comments on the kind of development you would like to see take place there. Comments can be posted by going to http://pennslanding.phila.gov. To post a comment, click on the Login or Forum tabs at the top of the page. While you have to register with a username and password before you can post a comment to the forum, you DO NOT have to fill in the other text box information, like name, address, or phone number. Mayor Street would like to encourage an open, wide-ranging, and engaging discussion about the future of Penn's Landing. Qualified developers invited to submit proposals for Penn's Landing will be required to consider this public input in preparing their plans. Please take a few moments to visit the Penn's Landing Development Project Web site at http://pennslanding.phila.gov. Please let us know about your vision for the future of this very important site. Thank you. Philadelphia City Planning Commission One Parkway, 13th Floor 1515 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 Voice: 215.683.4615 Fax: 215.683.4630 E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.philaplanning.org end of forwarded material You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Fwd: University City Share the Road Campaign
start of forwarded material November 27, 2002 Dear Friend of Traffic Safety: In an effort to increase safety for both bicyclists and pedestrians, members of the University City community will join with the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) to launch a Share the Road campaign next week to encourage safe bicycling and driving in University City. As part of the campaign, police will begin making educational stops of both bicyclists illegally riding on the sidewalk, and motorists illegally driving over or crowding bike lanes. The educational stops will continue through February 1, 2003, when motorists and bicyclists will begin receiving citations for illegal behavior. A kick-off to this campaign will be held in conjunction with a press conference at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 6, at the corner of 36th and Walnut Streets (in case of inclement weather, the event will move to the lobby of the Penn Bookstore). Speakers will include University of Pennsylvania Police Chief Thomas Rambo, PennDOT District Administrator Andrew Warren, as well as representatives from DVRPC, Drexel University, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, Neighborhood Bike Works and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Demonstrations of pedestrian/bicycle/motorist incidents will take place and Bike Line representatives will provide safety and equipment tips. As a stakeholder in the University City community and as a supporter of traffic safety in this region, we encourage you to attend this event. Your participation and support of this initiative are vital to its success. For additional information about the Share the Road campaign, please contact John Madera, DVRPC Senior Transportation Planner. We hope to see you there. Sincerely yours, John J. Coscia Executive Director end of forwarded material You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
