PHILADELPHIA | Lowrise/General Developments Thread - Page 1068

mcgrath618 · #**21341** Posted **Sep 7, 2022, 12:17 PM**

I fully intend on nominating 4040-42 Walnut to the Historic Register, along with the other properties threatened if possible. 4040-42 was designed by Angus S. Wade, student of Willis G. Hale, in 1895.

Holt · #**21342** Posted **Sep 7, 2022, 12:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jayfar

A first look from Inga Saffron, including renderings. [Article is subscriber-only.]

A luminous art space dedicated to Alexander Calder’s work will rise on the Parkway at long last |Inga Saffron | Inquirer.com

Anyone know where to find the package submitted to the Art Commission?

Jayfar · #**21343** Posted **Sep 7, 2022, 12:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by Holt

Anyone know where to find the package submitted to the Art Commission?

Oops, I had posted the wrong link in my earlier post (now fixed). That link went to a related piece by Stephan Salisbury. Here is the correct link: https://www.inquirer.com/columnists/alex...ladelphia-franklin-parkway-20220907.html

A luminous art space dedicated to Alexander Calder’s work will rise on the Parkway at long last |Inga Saffron | Inquirer.com

As to the Art Commission, the submission will eventually be posted on their public meetings page here: https://www.phila.gov/departments/philadelphia-art-commission/public-meetings/
I don’t know when this will be scheduled, if they haven’t reviewed it already, but their next scheduled meeting is next Wednesday, Sept 14.

Mayormccheese · #**21344** Posted **Sep 7, 2022, 12:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by mcgrath618

I fully intend on nominating 4040-42 Walnut to the Historic Register, along with the other properties threatened if possible. 4040-42 was designed by Angus S. Wade, student of Willis G. Hale, in 1895.

When I used to work out that way that house was always an experience to walk by. The kids that live there know to party.

Jayfar · #**21345** Posted **Sep 7, 2022, 1:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by mcgrath618

I fully intend on nominating 4040-42 Walnut to the Historic Register, along with the other properties threatened if possible. 4040-42 was designed by Angus S. Wade, student of Willis G. Hale, in 1895.

Sorry, too late. The demo permits were already issued last month, so a historical nomination can not protect them.

https://li.phila.gov/Property-History/se...ess=4040%20WALNUT%20ST&Id=DP-2022-000789

https://li.phila.gov/Property-History/se...ess=4042%20WALNUT%20ST&Id=DP-2022-000791

mcgrath618 · #**21346** Posted **Sep 7, 2022, 1:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jayfar

Sorry, too late. The demo permits were already issued last month, so a historical nomination can not protect them.

https://li.phila.gov/Property-History/se...ess=4040%20WALNUT%20ST&Id=DP-2022-000789

https://li.phila.gov/Property-History/se...ess=4042%20WALNUT%20ST&Id=DP-2022-000791

Isn't there precedent to save buildings by nominating them before they're actually demolished? Everything is still standing.

I suppose at the worst, I could cross my fingers and pray that Campus Apartments sits on them for a year, and then nominate them when the permits expire.

PHLtoNYC · #**21347** Posted **Sep 7, 2022, 1:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by Gatorade_Jim

Yep. It’s the gentrification special. Honestly if it gets capital investment flowing into the area, I can stomach garbage designs in areas like this. Come back in 40 years and knock it down to replace it with something better.

Yea.

But on a positive note, the above projects at 1533 Ridge Avenue and 1723 Francis Street are fantastic. If only more projects could be designed by Canno and Gnome.

mcgrath618 · #**21348** Posted **Sep 7, 2022, 1:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by PHLtoNYC

Yea. If only more projects could be designed by Canno and Gnome.

The above projects at 1533 Ridge Avenue and 1723 Francis Street are far superior in every way.

CANNO has not missed. They deserve recognition for their contribution to Philadelphia's architecutre.

PHLtoNYC · #**21349** Posted **Sep 7, 2022, 1:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by chimpskibot

This kind of flew under the radar, but the new design for 416 Vine dropped and its really nice. If this gets shot down Idk what they can propose to be permitted lol.

https://www.phila.gov/media/20220902075500/416-24-Vine-St-Revised.pdf

I should add, Ambit is another excellent architecture firm. Let's hope this moves along.

PHLtoNYC · #**21350** Posted **Sep 7, 2022, 1:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jayfar

A first look from Inga Saffron, including renderings. [Article is subscriber-only.]

A luminous art space dedicated to Alexander Calder’s work will rise on the Parkway at long last |Inga Saffron | Inquirer.com

***EDIT: Corrected link.

Exciting news! Should be open by 2025.

Jayfar · #**21351** Posted **Sep 7, 2022, 1:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by mcgrath618

Isn't there precedent to save buildings by nominating them before they're actually demolished? Everything is still standing.

I suppose at the worst, I could cross my fingers and pray that Campus Apartments sits on them for a year, and then nominate them when the permits expire.

The filing of the permits is what counts, unfortunately. You might have to wait for both the demo permits AND the underlying zoning demolition permits to expire. Recall that demolition permits are usually in a pair — the zoning permit and then the actual demolition permit.

There was one recent instance where the PHC had tabled a nomination until the permits expired and then designated the property. I can’t recall the specific case, but it was an outlier in that there were some ambiguities in city records about the relevant dates for the zoning permit seeking demo.

Jayfar · #**21352** Posted **Sep 7, 2022, 1:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jayfar

A first look from Inga Saffron, including renderings. [Article is subscriber-only.]

A luminous art space dedicated to Alexander Calder’s work will rise on the Parkway at long last |Inga Saffron | Inquirer.com ***EDIT: Corrected link.

Additional article at the Inquirer today from Stephan Salisbury on some of the inside aspects and back-story of the revival of once-dead plans for a Calder Museum:
The project seemed dead. But after a 25-year delay, a Calder museum is finally coming to the Parkway | Inquirer.com

PHLtoNYC · #**21353** Posted **Sep 7, 2022, 5:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by cardeza

This is interesting not just because of the varied people that are interested in running but also because of the amount of turnover there will be on Council due to all the resignations. Hopefully the change turns out to have a positive effect.

Yes, 2023 will determine the trajectory of the city (for better or worse).

#4 to resign.

Philly Councilmember Cherelle L. Parker resigns ahead of expected run for mayor

https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/cherelle-parker-resigns-run-for-mayor-20220907.html

3rd&Brown · #**21354** Posted **Sep 7, 2022, 6:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by PHLtoNYC

Yes, 2023 will determine the trajectory of the city (for better or worse).

#4 to resign.

Philly Councilmember Cherelle L. Parker resigns ahead of expected run for mayor

https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/cherelle-parker-resigns-run-for-mayor-20220907.html

Do all of these people really think they have a chance?

On another note, Terrill Haigler (yafavtrashman) declared his candidacy for an at large seat and I fully intend to vote for him.

Holt · #**21355** Posted **Sep 7, 2022, 7:17 PM**

Some more good links covering the Calder project.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/07/arts/design/calder-gardens-philadelphia.html

https://www.archpaper.com/2022/09/herzog...philadelphia-forthcoming-calder-gardens/

Excited for when we get to see more renders and get a better sense of the building.

Londonee · #**21356** Posted **Sep 7, 2022, 7:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by 3rd&Brown

On another note, Terrill Haigler (yafavtrashman) declared his candidacy for an at large seat and I fully intend to vote for him.

Hear, hear

McBane · #**21357** Posted **Sep 7, 2022, 8:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by 3rd&Brown

Do all of these people really think they have a chance?

I think Cherelle Parker was a legislative aid to the previous incumbent. And I'm sure the legislative aids for all these incumbents who are resigning to run for mayor will secure their seats. Who needs change, right?

TempleGuy1000 · #**21358** Posted **Sep 7, 2022, 9:14 PM**

Did Parker ever say why she wanted to lower the parking tax? To let cars just run roughshod over everything in the city? That's like the only piece of legislation I can think of that has her named attached to it.

reparcsyks · #**21359** Posted **Sep 7, 2022, 9:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by 3rd&Brown

On another note, Terrill Haigler (yafavtrashman) declared his candidacy for an at large seat and I fully intend to vote for him.

He already has my vote. He'll be the only politician we've ever had who could actually make a dent in our litter problem. He's a walking/talking reason why we need real people to run for office, not just narcissistic wealthy people who are completely out of touch with everyday life.

PHLtoNYC · #**21360** Posted **Sep 7, 2022, 10:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by reparcsyks

He already has my vote. He'll be the only politician we've ever had who could actually make a dent in our litter problem. He's a walking/talking reason why we need real people to run for office, not just narcissistic wealthy people who are completely out of touch with everyday life.

A little nitpick, I agree with real people running for office, (at least those with pragmatic ideas to improve the city for all) but narcissism/wealth/out of touch don't go hand in hand. There are several council members that exude those traits that aren't "wealthy".