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Old Posted Aug 13, 2016, 1:30 AM
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This is interesting:

http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/...plans_as_merchants_lament.html?mobi=true

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Roberto Pupa, owner of 706-10 Sansom St., said he had no agreement to sell his property and knew nothing about Toll's plans.

"They mentioned something, but there was no offer," he said. "I walk up and down the street and make offers to everyone. It doesn't mean anything. Zero."

They must be partnering with Blatstein on this one.
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Old Posted Aug 13, 2016, 1:31 AM
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Toll responds:

Toll Brothers: “We Want A Project That’s Appropriate” for Jewelers Row

Read more at http://www.phillymag.com/property/2016/08/12/toll-brothers-jewelers-row/#D2SWPTiZftDLDEWr.99
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Old Posted Aug 13, 2016, 2:43 AM
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They must be partnering with Blatstein on this one.
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Old Posted Aug 13, 2016, 7:44 AM
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Hey guys, can everyone who has a moment take part in this poll I started on City-Data? I'd be interested in seeing the responses. Thanks!

http://www.city-data.com/forum/general-u-s/2629305-whats-seventh-most-important-city-us.html
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Old Posted Aug 13, 2016, 1:21 PM
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"City records do not show any of the properties as having been acquired by Horsham-based Toll......"

"Questions also remained over the timing for the buildings' demolition, set to be considered by Department of Licenses and Inspections permitting staff by Sept. 1."


http://www.philly.com/philly/business/re...lers__Row_plans_as_merchants_lament.html
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Old Posted Aug 13, 2016, 1:47 PM
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this is interesting:

http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/...plans_as_merchants_lament.html?mobi=true
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roberto pupa, owner of 706-10 sansom st., said he had no agreement to sell his property and knew nothing about toll's plans.

"they mentioned something, but there was no offer," he said. "i walk up and down the street and make offers to everyone. It doesn't mean anything. Zero."
If Roberto Rupa is saying he never had a legitimate offer, and that he knows nothing about Toll's plans, then how is it that Toll is applying to demolish the properties? What he is saying can't be accurate.
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Old Posted Aug 13, 2016, 2:01 PM
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"City records do not show any of the properties as having been acquired by Toll
Agreements of sale are not recorded with the City as far as I know. So Toll could have control with there being no public record.
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Old Posted Aug 13, 2016, 2:26 PM
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If Roberto Rupa is saying he never had a legitimate offer, and that he knows nothing about Toll's plans, then how is it that Toll is applying to demolish the properties? What he is saying can't be accurate.
Something fishy is going on here either way...
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Old Posted Aug 14, 2016, 12:07 AM
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Hey guys, can everyone who has a moment take part in this poll I started on City-Data? I'd be interested in seeing the responses. Thanks!

http://www.city-data.com/forum/general-u-s/2629305-whats-seventh-most-important-city-us.html
Poll is closed to non-members.
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Old Posted Aug 14, 2016, 2:33 PM
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Toll responds:

Toll Brothers: “We Want A Project That’s Appropriate” for Jewelers Row

Read more at http://www.phillymag.com/property/2016/08/12/toll-brothers-jewelers-row/#D2SWPTiZftDLDEWr.99
This all just seems unnecessary. I think it goes without saying that most or all of us here are pro-development. But even if they work with preservationists, any replacement will just be a cheap imitation of the present structures and there is no shortage of lots in that area to build on. The city really needs to do something to disincentive parking lot uses when there are more viable uses for a property. There is a large lot at 8th and Chestnut. Who owns that? I know it's PPA-operated.
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I've been in Philly for the past couple of days and I'm amazed by all the construction and new skyscrapers going up. This has to be one of the biggest booms the cities ever seen. Pittsburgh pales in comparison unfortunately.
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There is a large lot at 8th and Chestnut. Who owns that? I know it's PPA-operated.
Goldenberg Group IIRC. That was the Market8 site.
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Old Posted Aug 14, 2016, 5:16 PM
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Goldenberg Group IIRC. That was the Market8 site.
801-17 Chestnut is owned by the PPA, who somehow acquired it 1999 from Central Parking System a year after they bought it 1998.
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Old Posted Aug 14, 2016, 9:40 PM
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Airlifting to the top of the Beneficial Bank building.

I looked out my apt. window to see a helicopter hovering between skyscrapers downtown. I took a few picks from my window and then walked down to check it out. I couldn't get any pics of them airlifting the AC units from the flatbed trailers since I was on my way to my Mormon Temple tour at 8 AM. Here are some pics from 8/13/16:





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Old Posted Aug 14, 2016, 9:58 PM
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Walked past the new Mormom Temple last night and it's incredible. Can't believe it's a modern building. Looks like it was built in 1910. For sure one of the best historically accurate new buildings I've ever seen.
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Walked past the new Mormom Temple last night and it's incredible. Can't believe it's a modern building. Looks like it was built in 1910. For sure one of the best historically accurate new buildings I've ever seen.
I just posted some pics of the Mormon Temple here: http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=209700&page=30
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Old Posted Aug 15, 2016, 2:01 AM
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Walked past the new Mormom Temple last night and it's incredible. Can't believe it's a modern building. Looks like it was built in 1910. For sure one of the best historically accurate new buildings I've ever seen.
Take the tour, dude. It's even more absurdly opulent inside.
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Old Posted Aug 15, 2016, 3:50 AM
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Awesome prices sgalla04! Great timing. I would have loved to watch tha!


On another note, the online petition to save Jewelers Row has broken the 2500 mark already.

https://www.change.org/p/anne-fadullon-s...=copylink&recuruit_context=copylink_long

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