Dude... get a life or at least take the time to enjoy the one you have.
On Wed, Aug 10, 2011 at 6:27 PM, Glenn <glen...@earthlink.net> wrote: > http://ucreview.com/ucd-unveils-phillys-first-parklet-ah-at-the-park-p2902-1.htm > > "University City, like much of Philadelphia, has an unmet demand for > pedestrian amenities," said Bergheiser. "Our pedestrian counts throughout > the neighborhood grow and grow and we must keep pace. We are pleased to > demonstrate that there are simple and low cost solutions to this growing > demand for the infrastructure of walkability." > > > > What a crock of "green" bullshit. Parklets are an expansion of seating for > an upscale eatery on the taxpayer's dime. Local eateries have long known > that they must stay loyal and serve the district to get their upscale > cookies. Where oh where will the next parklet appear? > > Now the cycle is completed... > > Ten years ago, they offered dog and pony shows to the public when they first > demanded Clark Park. They didn't get their way with local peasants. Over > the years, transparency and inclusion were REDEFINED as secret deals with > civic associations, like the hotel deal and SHCA. And now, "parklets" just > appear without notice, as partnerships between Penn, Blackwell, and Parks > and Recreation. No need for the charade or civic associations anymore! > > For those of you who remember the fundamentals of a republic, you will > recognize that the plutocracy has fully arrived. (Don't worry, I won't tell > the thoughtpolice about your history crime.) Some of us banned from > UCNeighbors tried to warn the anointed that their illusion of power would > disappear rapidly and there was no going back once we got to this point! > > At least we're getting rid of the Oldies with their parking issues. Hahaha, > UCD is going to wipe out the Oldies of the SHCA, who can't afford limo > drivers. The irony is pretty hilarious now that the civic association > leaders are car driving old farts-haha! > > > > On 8/5/2011 6:48 PM, Linda wrote: > > About the "parklets": > http://www.westphillylocal.com/2011/08/02/phillys-first-parklet-at-43rd-and-baltimore/#comments > -linda > p.s. You can sign up to get regular reminders/links to articles on > westphillylocal.com > > On Aug 5, 2011, at 6:32 PM, Karen Allen wrote: > > I was riding past the Green Line this afternoon and saw the parking spaces > on the 43rd Street side blocked off with sawhorses and the cars replaced > with tables and chairs. > What's up with that? > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.901 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3822 - Release Date: 08/08/11 > 14:35:00 > > ---- 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>.
