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Philly Fan · #**541** Posted **Feb 5, 2015, 9:54 PM**

I just called the Parkway Corp. number posted by "loves development," and was told that the parking lot closure is "permanent." She didn't know if it was closed so that construction could begin, but she was unequivocal about the closure being "permanent." Let's hope so.

I also sent an email inquiry to confirm, and I'll report back if I get a response.

boxbot · #**542** Posted **Feb 5, 2015, 10:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by Philly Fan

I just called the Parkway Corp. number posted by "loves development," and was told that the parking lot closure is "permanent." She didn't know if it was closed so that construction could begin, but she was unequivocal about the closure being "permanent." Let's hope so.

I also sent an email inquiry to confirm, and I'll report back if I get a response.

Dude.

Philly Fan · #**543** Posted **Feb 5, 2015, 10:35 PM**

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Dude.

Well, in all fairness, I DID tell her that I was calling on behalf of Mr. Summers of SkyscraperPage.com, and that seemed to get results.

boxbot · #**544** Posted **Feb 5, 2015, 10:43 PM**

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Well, in all fairness, I DID tell her that I was calling on behalf of Mr. Summers of SkyscraperPage.com, and that seemed to get results.

"...uh, hi. This is um, Brooke Lenfest. I was just wondering, did I close your parking lot at 15th and Chestnut to build a hotel there? I can't remember."

Philly Fan · #**545** Posted **Feb 5, 2015, 10:52 PM**

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"...uh, hi. This is um, Brooke Lenfest. I was just trying to remember, did I close your parking lot at 15th and Chestnut to build a hotel there? I can't remember."

Next time, YOU call.

Ritz48 · #**546** Posted **Feb 5, 2015, 11:04 PM**

There is a sign that details the completion of the hotel October 2017 and the GC is Tutor Perini.

Philly Fan · #**547** Posted **Feb 5, 2015, 11:19 PM**

Somebody needs to get over there and get us a photo of that sign.

Ritz48 · #**548** Posted **Feb 5, 2015, 11:24 PM**

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Somebody needs to get over there and get us a photo of that sign.

I have the photo...how do you u'foenload?

Ritz48 · #**549** Posted **Feb 5, 2015, 11:29 PM**

It shows the picture of the W and for mixed use Retail/Hotel with parking.

Philly Fan · #**550** Posted **Feb 6, 2015, 12:24 AM**

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I have the photo...how do you u'foenload?

You need to upload it to a photo hosting site, and then click on the image icon above the post window when you're preparing a post here (it looks like a drawing of a mountain with the sun) and paste the URL for the photo in the window that pops up. If you don't already have an account on a photo hosting site, I believe you can upload to imgur.com without even setting up an account.

jsbrook · #**551** Posted **Feb 6, 2015, 12:31 AM**

The lot is closed. Tonight. But hopefully for good.

Philly Fan · #**552** Posted **Feb 6, 2015, 12:34 AM**

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The lot is closed. Tonight. But hopefully for good.

You need to read the last bunch of posts in this thread (starting with #535).

jsbrook · #**553** Posted **Feb 6, 2015, 12:35 AM**

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Originally Posted by Philly Fan

I just called the Parkway Corp. number posted by "loves development," and was told that the parking lot closure is "permanent." She didn't know if it was closed so that construction could begin, but she was unequivocal about the closure being "permanent." Let's hope so.

I also sent an email inquiry to confirm, and I'll report back if I get a response.

Awesome. I hadn't seen this before my other post. Great to see this get going.