As someone who lives close to this intersection and loves flowers this news is very welcome! Thank you.
Vanessa Albert Lowry Greenberg Traurig, LLP Two Commerce Square 2001 Market Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 215-988-7811 fax:215-988-7801/rightfax 215-717-5233 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jonathan Cass Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2004 10:00 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [UC] The Geometry of 45th and Baltimore How long will it take before the first "the community was never consulted about this design" post hits this listserve? This will, of course, be followed by the usual UCD/"Penn the 1000 lb. Gorilla" bashing and then, finally, some anti-HD sentiments (including, as always, a reference to Home Depot spindles and the word "anointed." I wager less than one hour. Jonathan A. Cass -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2004 9:38 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [UC] The Geometry of 45th and Baltimore Its recently come to our attention that many people are curious about the construction work going on at the traffic island at 45th and Baltimore Avenue. We want to take this opportunity to provide some information about the project. The project has two main goals: 1. Improve pedestrian safety & accessibility at the busy intersection of 45th St., Baltimore Ave., and Springfield Ave. 2. Improve the appearance of the area. The project is a joint effort of the Philadelphia Department of Streets, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Baltimore Avenue in Bloom, UCGreen, and the University City District. Collaboratively, these groups worked together to redesign the traffic island such that pedestrian crossing distances and visibility would be improved, while simultaneously enhancing the green characteristics of the island. Interruptions in the bike lane are only temporary during the construction period, and the removal of the trees was, unfortunately, necessary to achieve the joint greening and safety improvements. However, the island, when completely finished over the next two months, will feature dramatic increases in planted area, a doubling of the number of trees, a resurfaced sidewalk running between two planting beds, and will absorb 100% of the rainwater that falls on it. All of the partners who worked on this project expect that the new island will represent dramatic improvements in safety and streetscape. If you have any questions, please call Eli Massar at 215-243-0555. ---- 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>. -------------------------------------------------------- The information contained in this transmission may contain privileged and confidential information. It is intended only for the use of the person(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, distribution or duplication of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. To reply to our email administrator directly, please send an email to [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>.
