PHILADELPHIA | Highrise Development Thread IX - Page 813

jsbrook · #**16241** Posted **Nov 29, 2017, 7:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by 1487

no actually some stakeholders (i.e. developers not working in CC and residents outside of the CC zone) were happier with the changes. You seem to be an expert on all that has happened so you should know that it's been reported numerous times that there have been meetings going on for weeks with the various groups trying to make changes/improvements to the bill. That isn't to say they will ALL be happy at the end of the day- such a goal is absurd. If no one is totally satisfied that is probably a good sign that it splits the difference. If the votes aren't there it won't pass- very simple. So if all you are saying is true it has no shot of becoming law and you can relax.

I'm very relaxed. But you are in typical form.

SEFTA · #**16242** Posted **Nov 29, 2017, 7:32 PM**

Congratulations Mcgrath!

1487 · #**16243** Posted **Nov 29, 2017, 8:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by jsbrook

I'm very relaxed. But you are in typical form.

well informed? Yes I am. I usually don't post unless I have actually read up on the topic of discussion. MQS isn't a dictator so unless she can make enough people happy to get the votes there is no new law. Reading your posts one would think she has Putin like capabilities within City Hall to run people over and pass onerous laws without resistance.

Knight Hospitaller · #**16244** Posted **Nov 29, 2017, 8:51 PM**

It's not like they could pass a Soda Tax or anything....

iheartphilly · #**16245** Posted **Nov 29, 2017, 9:26 PM**

Opinions are like —-holes. Lots of them out there. Here's a story from Dallas Business Journal (like our Philly Business Journal) that snubs Philly. Not even mentioned in there as part of the shortlist. SMH.

https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/...-hq2-shortlist.html?ana=yahoo&yptr=yahoo

SEFTA · #**16246** Posted **Nov 29, 2017, 9:33 PM**

delete

jsbrook · #**16247** Posted **Nov 29, 2017, 10:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by 1487

well informed? Yes I am. I usually don't post unless I have actually read up on the topic of discussion. MQS isn't a dictator so unless she can make enough people happy to get the votes there is no new law. Reading your posts one would think she has Putin like capabilities within City Hall to run people over and pass onerous laws without resistance.

Ugh, why do pick a fight about every dumb thing? I really think you have a personality disorder. I didn't say she would be successful or has magical dictator-esque powers. I said she is trying to push this through too quickly without adequate time for reflection or considered input from relevant constituencies. I actually don't think she will be successful. We will see. I happen to know a bit about the matter and have spoken with her directly as to the bill...

MOVING ON...

skyscraper · #**16248** Posted **Nov 29, 2017, 11:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by mcgrath618

I realize that this may not be entirely on topic, but I got accepted into Temple's architecture program today!
Now only if Drexel could get back to me I'd make a decision

Congratulations! I am a Drexel Architecture program grad myself. Wait for them to get back to you before making a decision. Drexel has the better program. It's an extra year, but the work experience you get is really worth it.

mcgrath618 · #**16249** Posted **Nov 30, 2017, 12:13 AM**

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Originally Posted by skyscraper

Congratulations! I am a Drexel Architecture program grad myself. Wait for them to get back to you before making a decision. Drexel has the better program. It's an extra year, but the work experience you get is really worth it.

Oh Drexel is my clear favorite. I love their campus and program.

PhilliesPhan · #**16250** Posted **Nov 30, 2017, 1:08 AM**

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Originally Posted by mcgrath618

I realize that this may not be entirely on topic, but I got accepted into Temple's architecture program today!
Now only if Drexel could get back to me I'd make a decision

Congrats!

I’ll hold my Temple bias back to say that you picked two fine schools to apply to. Looking at all the — going up nowadays, we need some better architects for the future.

P.S. If you do choose Temple, make sure to enjoy the new library and new buildings on campus for me since I’m graduating in May!

iheartphilly · #**16251** Posted **Nov 30, 2017, 1:42 AM**

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Originally Posted by mcgrath618

Oh Drexel is my clear favorite. I love their campus and program.

I knew someone that went to the Temple Architecture program. And, then to PennDesign for a Masters. One thing to note is that the Temple program has an internship in China and Japan, if I'm not mistaken. Anyways, congrats!

iheartphilly · #**16252** Posted **Nov 30, 2017, 1:47 AM**

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Originally Posted by PhilliesPhan

Congrats!

I’ll hold my Temple bias back to say that you picked two fine schools to apply to. Looking at all the — going up nowadays, we need some better architects for the future.

P.S. If you do choose Temple, make sure to enjoy the new library and new buildings on campus for me since I’m graduating in May!

I'm a believer that you develop your skill set in school, but come into your own talents based on your training and experience. And, I agree with you that we need better designs from architects but sometimes what they design is to meet a clients need and not exactly to show off their design and visionary abilities.

Trich · #**16253** Posted **Nov 30, 2017, 1:48 AM**

As a Temple Architecture alum - I say CONGRATS! I also applied to Drexel and PU (now Thomas Jefferson). When I applied to Drexel the campus was voted ugliest in the nation. It really has come a long way...

skyscraper · #**16254** Posted **Nov 30, 2017, 2:44 AM**

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Originally Posted by Trich

As a Temple Architecture alum - I say CONGRATS! I also applied to Drexel and PU (now Thomas Jefferson). When I applied to Drexel the campus was voted ugliest in the nation. It really has come a long way...

you exaggerate. it was only the *second* ugliest in the country. MIT was the ugliest. great engineering schools....

Daario · #**16255** Posted **Nov 30, 2017, 7:57 AM**

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Originally Posted by mcgrath618

I realize that this may not be entirely on topic, but I got accepted into Temple's architecture program today!
Now only if Drexel could get back to me I'd make a decision

Congratulations! Tyler is quite hard to get into, and Drexel even more so. I'm currently halfway through my first year of architecture school at Jefferson (what used to be PhilaU.) It is a small campus, but the program here is incredible and everyone is great here. I will warn you to be prepared to work your — off wherever you go. The jump from high school to arch school is insane. My interests in architecture and urban planning are large in part due to this forum.

On a different note, I have heard rumors about Temple's arch program being de-accredited, however I have found nothing to back this up.

Trich · #**16256** Posted **Nov 30, 2017, 11:34 AM**

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Originally Posted by skyscraper

you exaggerate. it was only the *second* ugliest in the country. MIT was the ugliest. great engineering schools....

I present evidence A: http://temple-news.com/news/drexel-tops-unsightly-campus-list/

The list was completed by Princeton Review.

Parkway · #**16257** Posted **Nov 30, 2017, 1:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by skyscraper

you exaggerate. it was only the *second* ugliest in the country. MIT was the ugliest. great engineering schools....

If engineers had a good sense of design we wouldn't need architects...

Skintreesnail · #**16258** Posted **Nov 30, 2017, 5:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by mcgrath618

I realize that this may not be entirely on topic, but I got accepted into Temple's architecture program today!
Now only if Drexel could get back to me I'd make a decision

Congrats! I only know this 2nd-hand, but the Drexel program definitely is tough. Not sure if they still have the 2+4 program, but you basically work full time the last 4 years and attend class at night. The first two years are basically a meat grinder to prepare you for the last 4. Seems to get you ready for the real world though.

Groundhog · #**16259** Posted **Nov 30, 2017, 5:50 PM**

https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia...S2NlIgeA09aa0547&t=1512063967&j=79261871

Thanks a lot Bensalem. Looks like we need to wait to see who's in the running. At the very least, I think this means they're actually looking through the proposals instead of going with a pre-selected list like some people have suspected.

Nova08 · #**16260** Posted **Nov 30, 2017, 6:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia...S2NlIgeA09aa0547&t=1512063967&j=79261871

Thanks a lot Bensalem. Looks like we need to wait to see who's in the running. At the very least, I think this means they're actually looking through the proposals instead of going with a pre-selected list like some people have suspected.

Keep in mind that this was just a comment from someone in Charlotte that was then picked up by multiple media outlet's to author articles like this. Nothing new and we have no idea why they presumed to receive word by tomorrow. I do not remember reading anything directly from Amazon that they plan to release a short list 6 weeks after the bids came in.