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^ But how can you build an integrated stadium/arena when the immediate neighbors don't want anything to do with such a concept? You can't ask for a more integrated stadium than what Temple is proposing - and look at how poorly that's been received by the neighborhood.
Combine that with a lazy City Council that always defers planning to neighborhood groups and it seems highly unlikely that we could ever put a stadium or arena INSIDE a neighborhood. Oh and you want to tell the neighbors that there will be limited parking b/c you expect everyone to walk or take Septa? Eyes rolling. With all that said, it is fun to imagine if Shibe/Connie Mack Stadium had never been demolished. I guess since the neighborhood went to shit, much of it would have been demo'd to make way for parking lots. But if the neighborhood remained stable.... |
That is an interesting thought with Shibe Park/Connie Mack. I guess I'd like to think the neighborhood would not have declined quite so badly due to the proximity to the jobs it creates, which isn't a whole lot, but still not zero.
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The neighborhood's gripes are entirely valid. It will not be good for current residents. In fact, I am sure the areas in the immediate vicinity will turn into student housing/party housing. Otherwise, I don't believe Temple is going to be successful with this. Temple is hoping that the stadium will help it transform into a big campus, big football school with that atmosphere and what it entails. I went to U of M for law school and love football. I get it. But I don't see it happening here. If it does, it will be at the expense of the current residents. Let's not pretend otherwise.
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also they could build two arches from 10 to 11 and 9 to 10 to support (light even be an improvement for the façade (ha) |
I really wish some brave businesses would take the first steps onto Ridge Ave in Francisville. It blows my mind that none of the dozens of brand new commercial storefronts are occupied at this point. The customer base is there, the commercial availability is there, and I have to assume rents are pretty low due to all of the vacancy. It seems like one or two places opening would be the tipping point for a vast influx of business on the corridor.
Here's hoping. The 1500/1600 blocks are almost completely redeveloped now. Maybe once the fencing comes down and it's easier to walk people will start opening businesses. I know the Honest Tom's Tacos guys got a liquor license on Ridge, I hope they actually open a spot. |
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Fashion District Philadelphia
I am a long time reader of the forum. This is my first post. Here are some pictures of the construction of the Fashion District Philadelphia taken on 3/9:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4802/3...b03faf1e_z.jpg https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4771/3...a60c6001_z.jpg https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4794/3...40992b78_z.jpg https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4772/3...b8da757c_z.jpg |
FYI, at 2400 Market/Aramark they were taking down the tower crane today. When I went by around 5ish, Market was closed at 23rd and the boom had already been removed.
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The use of brick here is a big improvement to what's above. I don't remember it from the renders. Anyone know? |
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Agreed the brick looks good. Really wish they had opened up the second floor as well, like in the renders. What do we think - unlikely to happen at this point right? |
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This is a good example where I think a drawing was done showing one thing when there was little to no chance of it actually being built. But the drawing showing never never land is sexier so that's what gets presented to the public. |
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