[UC] It's _not_ about gentrification?

2003-11-18 Thread Krfapt
UCD (University City District) keepsclaiming that it's programs are notabout gentrification. Yesterday, as a "housing provider," I received an appeal to contribute to UCD's financial base. The appeal was introduced with a reminder "of the great benefits [I] receive through University City

RE: [UC] PA Slogan [less political NON-UC]

2003-11-18 Thread Jonathan Cass
I have a suggestion (taken from James Carville (sp?)): Pennsylvania: Philadelphia, Pittsburg and Alabama in Between! Jonathan A. Cass Silverman, Bernheim Vogel Two Penn Center Plaza, Suite 910 Philadelphia, PA 19102 Tel: 215-636-4435 Fax: 215-636-3999 E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This electronic

[UC] FW: free stuff system [the email makes more sense than i do]

2003-11-18 Thread Naomi
Title: FW: free stuff system [the email makes more sense than i do] I just got this email from another listserv and thought I'd pass it on as I think it is a wonderful idea. As a person with entirely too much stuff, I would love to know when I am ready to part with it, it will get a good home.

Re: [UC] A landlord who doesn't want to collect much rent?

2003-11-18 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 11/18/03 9:26:33 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yesterday, as a housing provider, I received an appeal to contribute to UCD's financial base. The appeal was introduced with a reminder of the great benefits [I] receive through University City District then went on to list the

Re: [UC] A landlord who doesn't want to collect much rent?

2003-11-18 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 11/18/2003 11:51:18 AM Eastern Standard Time, MLamond writes: Oh, come on, Al, are you saying that as a landlord, you oppose having greater demand for housing and receiving higher rents for your apartments? Are you a member of the "grand bourgeois" which Tony West just

Re: [UC] A landlord who doesn't want to collect much rent?

2003-11-18 Thread Mark Krull
We all await for the grand answer:) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Nov 18, 2003 11:51 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [UC] A landlord who doesn't want to collect much rent? In a message dated 11/18/03 9:26:33 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

Re: [UC] PA Slogan [less political NON-UC]

2003-11-18 Thread Wilma de Soto
How about: Go Pennsylbama; Experience the East Coast, Midwest and Deep South in One State! -Wilma On 11/18/03 9:59 AM, Jonathan Cass [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a suggestion (taken from James Carville (sp?)): Pennsylvania: Philadelphia, Pittsburg and Alabama in Between! Jonathan

Re: [UC] A landlord who doesn't want to collect much rent?

2003-11-18 Thread Ruthann Auten
When I was looking for apartments in July, I was pleased to find a few landlords in West Philly who also were trying to keep rents low. I had a nice conversation with one of them about why. She told me that even though it was a monetary sacrifice, by keeping rents low she was able to attract

Re: [UC] A landlord who doesn't want to collect much rent?

2003-11-18 Thread Brian Siano
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 11/18/03 9:26:33 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yesterday, as a housing provider, I received an appeal to contribute to UCD's financial base. The appeal was introduced with a reminder of the great benefits [I] receive through University City District

Re: [UC] A landlord who doesn't want to collect much rent?

2003-11-18 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 11/18/2003 2:32:02 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: ...some people are concerned about things other than money, like having affordable apartments for people who are interested in living in the area, rather than jacking up the rents knowing full well that

[UC] an adoption opportunity

2003-11-18 Thread David Tatgenhorst
Title: Re: [UC] organic local turkeys? Dear friends in West Philadelphia, I just got a call from Methodist Services for Children and Families. They were contacted about a family of 3 children who are available to be adopted - a 5 year old boy and his twin 4 year old sisters. They are

[UC] Why I Love University City Village

2003-11-18 Thread Benseraglio2
In a message dated 11/18/2003 3:50:47 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The UCD has managed to help with that. Yet Al Krigman just lumps all that they do into the red-flag term of "gentrification." Why I love UC Village -- two words: Al Krigman and Melani LAMOND. Where else

RE: [UC] Fwd: I've seen furious backpedalling before...

2003-11-18 Thread Knight, Sandra \(US - Philadelphia\)
Would someone please confirm what I think has just happened. After being dissed in a most disingenuous manner for accidentally sending reply to all instead of reply to one, has someone whose name does not bear repeating here just outed someone? How very I don't know what Also, can I

RE: [UC] Fwd: I've seen...CORRECTION

2003-11-18 Thread Knight, Sandra \(US - Philadelphia\)
Would someone please confirm what I think has just happened. After I was dissed in a most disingenuous manner for accidentally sending reply to all instead of reply to one, has someone whose name does not bear repeating here just outed someone? How very I don't know what Also, can

RE: [UC] Fwd: I've seen...CORRECTION

2003-11-18 Thread Knight, Sandra \(US - Philadelphia\)
Wilma, I once apparently sent a message with a reply to all accidentally. And I apologized...mainly for being unfamiliar with computers...not for purposefully trying to embarrass someone...which I had not done. That's my only part in this unfolding drama between Melani and Al. I presume your

Re: [UC] Fwd: I've seen...CORRECTION

2003-11-18 Thread MLamond
As I said earlier, there are times when I agree with Al Krigman, and I certainly respect his right to have an opinion. And there are times when I appreciate his sense of humor, too! But I'm tired of him appearing to be the generous and benevolent landlord on list, while sending bullying and