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My point was simple. Opposing the demolition of an old building because you don't like its replacement is misguided. Posters here attacking this demolition because it's being replaced with townhomes are no different than the LSNA allowing the demolition because it's being replaced with townhomes (after rejecting a five story proposal). Quote:
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Logan Square and the Please Touch Site
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That being said, the great people are a tad insular - as recognized by their NIMBYism -- and really don't want change. Their comfort is in single family row houses, regardless of the gargantuan scale. Unfortunately, with respect to this awesome building (which brings a lot of character to that block), it just didn't have anyone fighting for it. While a facadectomy would be awesome, that would cost money, and we all know that the only thing MOST developers care about is the bottom line $$$. So unless someone could convince the developers that they'd make more money by keeping the facade, they really don't care about how its loss impacts the rest of us. |
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Having said that, I recognize that Logan Sq must be pleasant for the families that live there. It's just not an interesting place to anyone else. |
Remaking Sharswood: Commission votes to upzone, strike streets for PHA’s new headquarters
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Revised Ridge Flats plan increases number of apartments
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Ridge Flats - 4300 Ridge Ave - 6 floors - apartments/retail
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The difference here is that people actually care about this building. It's not a ruse to get our way, this building has a ton of character and it's a fucking shame that's it's being demolished. That being said, not every old building can be saved just because it is old and beautiful. This is not a city encased in amber, it's living and breathing and changing. I do believe however that an existing historic building sets a certain bar that new development MUST pass. If you're building on an empty lot, there is nothing to compare a new building to. Even if it's ugly as hell, it's at least something, a place where people can live or work or shop. A building where once there was nothing is always an improvement of the urban fabric. But if you're going to knock down a building, an interesting, historic building with a unique backstory and a place where countless Philadelphians have visited and enjoyed, then you damn sure better replace it with something worthwhile. Why would we ever want this city to step backward? Why would ever want to lose something loved and have it replaced with something banal and soulless? What is replacing a building ABSOLUTELY matters, and in this case these McMansions don't come close to stacking up. Totally agree though that the biggest culprit here is the shit zoning. A max of 38'? That is totally out of touch with reality? What a joke. Also fuck the LSNA. |
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There are still many parking lots to build on, many above ground garages to demolish, urban renewal disaster areas to remedy, air rights over rail yards and highways, and let's face it, plenty of ugly buildings that were not built nearly as well as the one we are discussing. There are opportunities for great projects like The Beacon that incorporate historic structures. Philadelphia has so much room to grow. When all of that is done? Sure, at that point it's time to have a discussion about replacing the quality small scale buildings with more density, but until then it's a folly driven by greed and the city is worse for it. |
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