RE: [UC] plant vandalism

2007-10-18 Thread Lewis Mellman
Cappy, That's a bummer. I have a hunch it may have been an older African American guy who often hangs around the A+ at 45th and Baltimore, uprooting anything that he thinks are weeds. He's meticulous. I suspect he thinks that he's doing something positive. Unfortunately, he appears to be men

[UC] plant vandalism

2007-10-18 Thread Cappy Harrison
Hi all, Either last night or during the day today, someone ripped all of the ivy (possibly paper mulberry?) off of a 30-foot length of chain link fence that runs along the side of my house. I'm at the corner of 49th and Walton. I'm really upset by this and can't figure out why anyone would have

Re: [UC] Stop the hotel and SHCA

2007-10-18 Thread Glenn
" if shca doesn't lead the way, if uchs looks the other way, then what do folks here think could be done to stop this building? ie, in addition to what al suggested (showing up at the historical commission hearing and the zoning hearing)?" Excellent question, Ray. I think at this point, as has

[UC] Re: [Ucneighbors] Bryant Brown?

2007-10-18 Thread Kimm Tynan
We received a postcard (deposited, not mailed) in our mail slot yesterday saying that we had been surveyed by Bryant Brown. We were most definitely not surveyed by Bryant Brown. The postcards are a nice pumpkin color too. Kimm On 10/17/07 9:26 AM, "John Ellingsworth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote

Re: [UC] STOP the 40th St Hotel Proposalþ

2007-10-18 Thread UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN
Andrew Schwalm wrote: I really know nothing about the boutique hotel business, but I guess it would serve anyone who wants a kitchen in his or her hotel room. I assume that means all the folks you list below, business travelers who like to cook, grandparents who come to town to help with a new b

[UC] Does any one go to SHCA meetings?

2007-10-18 Thread Glenn
Does anyone know what was disclosed about the hotel project at the last couple Spruce Hill Board meetings? From the report, Mr. Grossbach and possibly others have met with Mr. Lussenhop. Were they angry that Lussenhop hadn't disclosed his plan before seeking the de-listing of the property by the

[UC] Live from Philly

2007-10-18 Thread Susan Jacobson
Hey there, My ever-intrepid students are hosting a live Internet broadcasting forum wtih Philadelphia GOP Mayoral candidate Al Taubenberger - right now! You can tune in to see them in action, and ask Al a question or two yourself by pointing your browser to http://yepphilly.com The live video st

Re: [UC] STOP the 40th St Hotel Proposalþ

2007-10-18 Thread anm
I really know nothing about the boutique hotel business, but I guess it would serve anyone who wants a kitchen in his or her hotel room. I assume that means all the folks you list below, business travelers who like to cook, grandparents who come to town to help with a new baby, TV crews working on

RE: [UC] Stop the hotel and SHCA

2007-10-18 Thread Glenn
> The fact that they even considered it makes me very > apprehensive, and makes me question whether they are > truly committed to the idea of historic > preservation. When Tom Lussenhop brought this > proposal to them, their reaction should have been to > reject it out of hand. Lussenhop wanted so

Re: [UC] Stop the hotel and SHCA

2007-10-18 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 10/18/2007 12:35:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When Tom Lussenhop brought this proposal to them, their reaction should have been to reject it out of hand. Lussenhop wanted something that would destroy the character of the community forever; w

Re: [UC] STOP the 40th St Hotel Proposalþ

2007-10-18 Thread UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There are also several hospitals that might require individuals or families to stay for longer terms--weeks or a few months. I understand people occasionally come from great distances to seek care at the Veteran's Hospital, for instance, and some may not feel comfortable

Re: [UC] Stop the hotel and SHCA

2007-10-18 Thread UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN
Glenn wrote: I can’t wait to read the SHCA letter, which tells them where to stick their 10-story hotel! I hope I’m there so I can watch the corporate developers throw a hissy fit. Power to the people; power to the community! Thank the Gods for SHCA not only that, but I'm sure shca is a

RE: [UC] Stop the hotel and SHCA

2007-10-18 Thread KAREN ALLEN
> Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2007 05:48:18 -0700> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [UC] > Stop the hotel and SHCA> I share the concerns about the vision for a hotel > at> 40th and Pine. ... > > Some years ago The Spruce Hill Civic Association tried> to push an historic > > designation over this> neighb

[UC] found a lost cat

2007-10-18 Thread Melissa Sullivan
Hi, Has anyone recently lost a male, fixed, orange striped cat. He's a young adult, very well socialized and affectionate, and was found at 42nd and Spruce. Please let me know if he is yours. He's been here about a week. Melissa

[UC] Stop the hotel and SHCA

2007-10-18 Thread Glenn
I share the concerns about the vision for a hotel at 40th and Pine. But we can be almost guaranteed that the power brokers of SHCA and the district are drafting an absolute refusal for this hotel as I write. Some years ago The Spruce Hill Civic Association tried to push an historic designation ov