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boxbot · #**501** Posted **Nov 25, 2015, 4:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by Bariscos

Anyway, I love coming on here and feeling excited about the development, then walking our great city to keep an eye on our future. But when I miss 24 hours of these forums and come back to over 4 pages of debate, I just want to stay off the forums longer.

These are development forums, right? Isn't there a way we can just create a debate board for all you people that love to fight over the "internets" to go quibble and squabble about? I mean, we Philadelphians have few to no buildings like this. And if you want to fight for/against preservation (which I have my opinions on, but won't add to the debate), go to the m-f'ing public meetings.

I love posts like this. This thread is about this proposal, which involves tearing down structures that are currently on site. We're having a respectable discussion about that process. It is absolutely appropriate here and shouldn't be upsetting to you. If you don't like it, there's nothing preventing you from just looking at the pretty pictures and ignoring the words. Alternatively, you could just stay off the forums as you suggest.

Cro Burnham · #**502** Posted **Nov 25, 2015, 6:04 PM**

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Originally Posted by boxbot

I love posts like this. This thread is about this proposal, which involves tearing down structures that are currently on site. We're having a respectable discussion about that process. It is absolutely appropriate here and shouldn't be upsetting to you. If you don't like it, there's nothing preventing you from just looking at the pretty pictures and ignoring the words. Alternatively, you could just stay off the forums as you suggest.

Summers or Hammersklavier, you really need to start a thread exclusively for people to post about starting off-topic debate threads so that all these people's posts about needing to have a separate thread for what they view as off-topic debates can post this where it is not off-topic to post it. As it is, they continue to post these off-topic posts about off-topic posts in various project threads like this where their posts are seriously off-topic. Come to think off, this post is also seriously off-topic, which only validates my point, though this is clearly not the thread in which to make such a valid point.

Well regardless, I think we need to start two new Philly forum threads:

One for off-topic posts, and a second thread for arguing that a thread about off-topic posts is necessary. Once the first thread is established, we can archive the second thread as it will no longer be necessary.

. . . wait a minute . . .

Arch+Eng · #**503** Posted **Nov 25, 2015, 6:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by Cro Burnham

Summers or Hammersklavier, you really need to start a thread exclusively for people to post about starting off-topic debate threads so that all these people's posts about needing to have a separate thread for what they view as off-topic debates can post this where it is not off-topic to post it. As it is, they continue to post these off-topic posts about off-topic posts in various project threads like this where their posts are seriously off-topic. Come to think off, this post is also seriously off-topic, which only validates my point, though this is clearly not the thread in which to make such a valid point.

Well regardless, I think we need to start two new Philly forum threads:

One for off-topic posts, and a second thread for arguing that a thread about off-topic posts is necessary. Once the first thread is established, we can archive the second thread as it will no longer be necessary.

. . . wait a minute . . .

I think we get the message. Lets all get our 🞵🞵🞵🞵🞵🞵🞵 out of a bunch and get our height boners back.

allovertown · #**504** Posted **Nov 25, 2015, 6:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by Cro Burnham

Summers or Hammersklavier, you really need to start a thread exclusively for people to post about starting off-topic debate threads so that all these people's posts about needing to have a separate thread for what they view as off-topic debates can post this where it is not off-topic to post it. As it is, they continue to post these off-topic posts about off-topic posts in various project threads like this where their posts are seriously off-topic. Come to think off, this post is also seriously off-topic, which only validates my point, though this is clearly not the thread in which to make such a valid point.

Well regardless, I think we need to start two new Philly forum threads:

One for off-topic posts, and a second thread for arguing that a thread about off-topic posts is necessary. Once the first thread is established, we can archive the second thread as it will no longer be necessary.

. . . wait a minute . . .

It's a solid plan. Although I suggest we just delete the entire forum and create one big thread where we endlessly debate the chestnut st Wendy's.

Frontst17 · #**505** Posted **Nov 25, 2015, 6:47 PM**

Preserve what they can but BUILD THIS JAWN that lot has been a black eye on rittenhouse for too long. This building is sleek stylish and huge. It's not some trophy commercial tower trying to make a point, it's residential where you say damn I want to live in that. How many of you knew or cared about that funeral home before this? Have you walked around the square at all? The architecture is gorgeous and should be complimented with this. Again preserve what you can they're classic structures, but damn this building is a winner no way around it and people with new money have been screaming for something like this on the park.

Philly Fan · #**506** Posted **Nov 25, 2015, 6:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by allovertown

It's a solid plan. Although I suggest we just delete the entire forum and create one big thread where we endlessly debate the chestnut st Wendy's.

Speaking of Wendy's, when are we going to see the wind-tunnel studies for this proposed tower? I have serious concerns about its potential effect on the windiness of Rittenhouse Square.

Knight Hospitaller · #**507** Posted **Nov 25, 2015, 6:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by Philly Fan

Speaking of Wendy's, when are we going to see the wind-tunnel studies for this proposed tower? I have serious concerns about its potential effect on the windiness of Rittenhouse Square.

And the shadows. Oh, the shadows.

Cro Burnham · #**508** Posted **Nov 25, 2015, 6:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by allovertown

It's a solid plan. Although I suggest we just delete the entire forum and create one big thread where we endlessly debate the chestnut st Wendy's.

Well, I'm sure a Flagship Wendy's will occupy the ground floor retail space facing Walnut to satisfy any equity and inclusiveness concerns about this project that may be aired on SSP.

boxbot · #**509** Posted **Nov 25, 2015, 6:59 PM**

Philly Fan · #**510** Posted **Nov 25, 2015, 7:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by Knight Hospitaller

And the shadows. Oh, the shadows.

As two of the attorneys on this forum, I propose that you and I file a class action on behalf of residents of and visitors to Rittenhouse Square, lovers of sunlight, haters of off-topic posts in project threads, people offended by self-erecting cranes that jack themselves down in public, . . . .

Cro Burnham · #**511** Posted **Nov 25, 2015, 7:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by boxbot

Perfect!!!

But you forgot the Wendy's thread.

Philly Fan · #**512** Posted **Nov 25, 2015, 7:04 PM**

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Originally Posted by Cro Burnham

Perfect!!!

But you forgot the Wendy's thread.

There's an entire forum for that, containing a BUNCH of threads (for the Wendy's in every city).

MikeNigh · #**513** Posted **Nov 25, 2015, 7:04 PM**

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Originally Posted by boxbot

Summers can we please move this to the No, YOU Shut Up thread? I don't think we should really be trashing up the Thread to Complain that Posts in the Thread about Starting New Off-topic Threads are Off-topic thread.

Cro Burnham · #**514** Posted **Nov 25, 2015, 7:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by Philly Fan

As two of the attorneys on this forum, I propose that you and I file a class action on behalf of residents of and visitors to Rittenhouse Square, lovers of sunlight, haters of off-topic posts in project threads, people offended by self-erecting cranes that jack themselves down in public, . . . .

I'm sure the solar flares bouncing off the reflective glass on this monster will fry some nearby block's community garden. Those people need representation too.

Cro Burnham · #**515** Posted **Nov 25, 2015, 7:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by MikeNigh

Summers can we please move this to the No, YOU Shut Up thread? I don't think we should really be trashing up the Thread to Complain that Posts in the Thread about Starting New Off-topic Threads are Off-topic thread.

No, you shut up! You face.

Arch+Eng · #**516** Posted **Nov 25, 2015, 7:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by Cro Burnham

I'm sure the solar flares bouncing off the reflective glass on this monster will fry some nearby block's community garden. Those people need representation too.

They actual did a shadow study. Don't feel like posting it, but some how this tower has VERY minimal shadow effect on the surrounding community.

1487 · #**517** Posted **Nov 25, 2015, 7:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by Cro Burnham

Well, I'm sure a Flagship Wendy's will occupy the ground floor retail space facing Walnut to satisfy any equity and inclusiveness concerns about this project that may be aired on SSP.

there is already a mcdonalds on walnut and it has ruined that entire shopping corridor as you know. Add a Wendy's and this area becomes a certified ghetto.

skyscraper · #**518** Posted **Nov 25, 2015, 7:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by Arch+Eng

I think we get the message. Lets all get our 🞵🞵🞵🞵🞵🞵🞵 out of a bunch and get our height boners back.

I think we could use some Skyscraper 🞵🞵🞵🞵🞵🞵.

Knight Hospitaller · #**519** Posted **Nov 25, 2015, 7:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by Philly Fan

As two of the attorneys on this forum, I propose that you and I file a class action on behalf of residents of and visitors to Rittenhouse Square, lovers of sunlight, haters of off-topic posts in project threads, people offended by self-erecting cranes that jack themselves down in public, . . . .

I guess my wallet is more important that my desire that this be built. Let's do it!

1487 · #**520** Posted **Nov 25, 2015, 7:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by McBane

I don't want to derail this thread but I'd actually argue that Kenney will be just as pro-development as Nutter, if not more. Kenney is very cozy with the unions to whom development = jobs.

I know there has been speculation that this will be the case, but I'm not so sure. I dont think he would have his admin kill a project of this size, but I can see him pushing back more aggressively than the Nutter Admin has when it comes to developers proposing demo of historic buildings. I dont see him having a ton of sympathy for what are perceived to be rich developers (especially an out of town company like SLC) when you think about the themes of his campaign.