On the 500 block of S. 45th Street we've been informed of Hack filming well in advance. We've been asked if we have any "problems" with the planned filming. Someone went door-to-door, etc. We were informed by letter that the production company is working with community groups to work out details and minimize disruption (tho, I don't know first-hand if this is true). I don't see parking or noise disruption as being of major importance, as it's only occassional and I've not heard any major complaints from neighbors. ( I didn't find the noise excessive at all) In fact, all I have witnessed is neighbors enjoying the novelty of a film shoot in our very own backyard (or front yard). Agreeing 100% with Jeff Abrahamson, it is not possible nor appropriate to have a town meeting on every single minor issue that arises. UC's history of town meetings on major issues (new school, zoning overlay, historic district, Clark Park plan, etc. ) does not inspire confidence that such input for a film shoot would be productive. Let's "get real".
Must every single individual be consulted about every single issue that arises? If the answer is "yes" then you had better plan on quitting your job and canceling all future vacation plans -- because you will be one very busy dude. Enjoy the Hack shoots for what they are -- a cool diversion in our "village" that most people will never EVER get to experience. If there are serious problems with deliveries, etc., the production coordinators seem ready to accomodate. Is this really worth discussing? I'd rather talk about wealthy cabdrivers. Neil Lifson ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeff Abrahamson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2003 6:50 PM Subject: Re: [UC] "Hack" filming in our neighborhood neighborhood. > Imagine you decide to get married in a UC church and invite a few > hundred guests (who will park their cars for the day). You cater a > nice long lunch for everyone. (You're into five figures > I know, a wedding is different, but my point is that I don't think we > are thinking through very well this proposed obligation to consult the > community. We don't have a right to be consulted on everything. > > -- > Jeff > > Jeff Abrahamson <http://www.purple.com/jeff/> > GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B > ---- > 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>.
