PHILADELPHIA | Lowrise/General Developments Thread - Page 684

3rd&Brown · #**13661** Posted **Apr 19, 2020, 8:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by ScreamShatter

Phillys population growth has definitely slowed. That trend already started here. And now we have the rise of WFH, the want for less density/open areas, and Tax abatements reducing. This will be a trifecta that will definitely impact the city.

I know that what the census said.

But it's hard to drive around Northern Liberties, South Kensington, Fishtown, Port Richmond, Francisville, Brewerytown, Templetown, University City, etc and believe it.

There's even infill happening in Germantown, East Mount Airy, etc. Places that saw no development in the city's main growth spurt.

ScreamShatter · #**13662** Posted **Apr 20, 2020, 12:59 AM**

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Originally Posted by 3rd&Brown

I know that what the census said.

But it's hard to drive around Northern Liberties, South Kensington, Fishtown, Port Richmond, Francisville, Brewerytown, Templetown, University City, etc and believe it.

There's even infill happening in Germantown, East Mount Airy, etc. Places that saw no development in the city's main growth spurt.

Totally agree. There’s a bit of a Tale of Two Cities thing happening in Philly where a handful of neighborhoods are thriving and the rest not so much.

Where do you think we are losing population? Which are the biggest impacted losing areas?

mcgrath618 · #**13663** Posted **Apr 20, 2020, 1:30 AM**

Tbf, the census estimates have traditionally underestimated Philly's growth. If you look at a graph, it's clear that every 10 years when the real census happens, they get a better estimate for Philly's population, and it shoots up quite a bit.

cardeza · #**13664** Posted **Apr 20, 2020, 6:34 PM**

Wolf said some construction will be allowed starting 5/8......

Mikieman · #**13665** Posted **Apr 20, 2020, 6:42 PM**

Nobody was more surprised then me to see this at Kenso and Leheigh. Looks like the most secure UHaul self storage in history.

20200420_135256 by , on Flickr

philly_account12 · #**13666** Posted **Apr 20, 2020, 7:41 PM**

I believe that is this project. http://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-phill...igh-kensington

arkitect13 · #**13667** Posted **Apr 21, 2020, 6:54 PM**

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Originally Posted by bigfish

I was driving on I-95 past Fishtown/Port Richmond and I saw that the land along Beach Street immediately adjacent to Graffiti Pier was all torn up. It used to be overgrown with small trees and weeds. I know all construction is on hold due to COVID-19 however has that massive project started?

What project is it that you are referring to? I dont recall hearing about anything near their

bigfish · #**13668** Posted **Apr 22, 2020, 3:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by arkitect13

What project is it that you are referring to? I dont recall hearing about anything near their

This. The land used to be very over grown but has been cleared with construction equipment on it.
https://philly.curbed.com/2019/7/3/2...are-waterfront

Knight Hospitaller · #**13669** Posted **Apr 23, 2020, 4:29 PM**

Governor Wolf has announced that all public and private construction can resume on May 1, according to The Inquirer.

PHL10 · #**13670** Posted **Apr 23, 2020, 5:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by Knight Hospitaller

Governor Wolf has announced that all public and private construction can resume on May 1, according to The Inquirer.

Great news!

cardeza · #**13671** Posted **Apr 23, 2020, 5:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by Knight Hospitaller

Governor Wolf has announced that all public and private construction can resume on May 1, according to The Inquirer.

Just saw that- so it appears its totally separate from the May 8th gradual opening date

jsbrook · #**13672** Posted **Apr 24, 2020, 5:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by cardeza

Just saw that- so it appears its totally separate from the May 8th gradual opening date

Yes. These are the guidelines for May 1 resumption: https://www.nochumson.com/state-gove...n-pennsylvania

City Wide · #**13673** Posted **Apr 26, 2020, 9:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by Knight Hospitaller

Governor Wolf has announced that all public and private construction can resume on May 1, according to The Inquirer.

The Inky reported that Wolf's decision also grants cities and counties the right to be more restrictive in when and what can open, and that Mayor Jimbo is trying to decide. The article also said that Wolf is calling for construction to take place while practicing the 6' rule where possible. That's a very big loop hole.

jsbrook · #**13674** Posted **Apr 27, 2020, 2:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by City Wide

The Inky reported that Wolf's decision also grants cities and counties the right to be more restrictive in when and what can open, and that Mayor Jimbo is trying to decide. The article also said that Wolf is calling for construction to take place while practicing the 6' rule where possible. That's a very big loop hole.

L&I has been having weekly zoom calls with the development community. Nothing is clear or determined yet, but the sense is that exterior work will begin to be permitted in early May with all construction activities permitted by June. All under the guidelines that Wolf put in place.

PHLJD13 · #**13675** Posted **Apr 30, 2020, 3:53 PM**

The City's order on resumption of construction:

https://www.phila.gov/documents/cons...b&e=087a65f94a

ScreamShatter · #**13676** Posted **May 1, 2020, 8:40 PM**

https://6abc.com/health/philly-mayor...eases/6142248/

New budget.

Knight Hospitaller · #**13677** Posted **May 1, 2020, 9:21 PM**

^ Gee, we're sliding into recession/depression. Let's raise taxes!

allovertown · #**13678** Posted **May 1, 2020, 11:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by Knight Hospitaller

^ Gee, we're sliding into recession/depression. Let's raise taxes!

Gee, we're living in the major American city with the highest poverty rate which is experiencing exploding unemployment. Let's cut city services.

There aren't exactly good answers here. Some city services will need to be cut, taxes will have to go up. Hopefully the federal government will step up to fill in the gaps.

ScreamShatter · #**13679** Posted **May 2, 2020, 12:15 AM**

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Originally Posted by allovertown

Gee, we're living in the major American city with the highest poverty rate witch is experiencing exploding unemployment. Let's cut city services.

There aren't exactly good answers here. Some city services will need to be cut, taxes will have to go up. Hopefully the federal government will step up to fill in the gaps.

Philly already has some of the highest taxes in the country. This depression is forcing WFH and making people want to leave the city. If phillys not careful, it’s tax base will start to flee and then massive cuts to city services will happen.

There are no easy choices here. But raising taxes on the middle class is a terrible decision.

** End of my comment on taxes. This forum hates this topic. So let’s try to avoid it **

Knight Hospitaller · #**13680** Posted **May 2, 2020, 1:22 AM**

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Originally Posted by allovertown

There aren't exactly good answers here. Some city services will need to be cut, taxes will have to go up. Hopefully the federal government will step up to fill in the gaps.

Cutting services isn't desirable, but it's actually feasible. You can't get blood from a stone. Let's all hope we can find a way out of this mess.