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From SCRUB:


Dear SCRUB Members and Friends:
The City of Philadelphia will soon make a decision on a contract for street furniture
that will affect the visual character of Center City Philadelphia and our neighborhoods
for the next 20 years.

NOW IS THE TIME for the public to encourage decision makers to improve public transit
amenities while keeping public safety and aesthetics as a strong priority over the
use of advertisements in the public right of ways.

Take the Survey
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Read Today's City Paper Opinion
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Improving transit shelters is long overdue and we accept the use of advertising
signs to offset the cost but we do not support the idea of constructing additional
advertising kiosks on sidewalks.

An advertising kiosk seen on the sidewalks of Madrid,Spain.

Kiosks are advertising structures constructed on sidewalks. Regardless of the design,
excessive advertising signage will block pedestrian traffic, destroy visual character
of our city, distract drivers and obstruct views.

What do you think? Write Your Opinion on Question 16 at the end of the survey  "How
much advertising on streets is acceptable?"
This is the only opportunity most citizens will have to weigh in.
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Visual character vs. Advertising Clutter?  Public Visibility and  Accessibility
Sold Off to Advertisers in Madrid, Spain.

To Take the Survey
[http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102826724332&s=355&e=001huRLEbKGlMxJNKeGSzc2AAVvossUc2STq6viVshJIsxV445y0LvaRyrEYDg0gLEXWiWPanOGC0qMyZ1aygl27Q_eMaj_OskZRgQ8PnUUZOVS5mQ0qyc5GjWI3grNVovRNnDkRMXHmmKWMn4si35O5eiRX479xEnM]

To View Town Meeting Presentations
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To Read City Paper's Article on Street Furniture
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The Mayor's Office of Transportation and Utilities has issued the web-based survey
to gather public opinion for the upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) on street
furniture
and advertising. The survey
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states:
"By the end of the year, the City of Philadelphia will issue a request for proposals
(RFP) from companies to provide and maintain bus shelters and street furniture.
The firms will make the shelters and furniture available for advertising opportunities,
with revenue going to the City."
The survey put out by the City focuses on what type of outdoor advertising you want
with your street furniture.  It does not go into the issues of whether stand-alone
advertising kiosks are appropriate or whether off-premise outdoor advertising should
be a part of our sidewalks. Nor does it go into where outdoor advertising should
be restricted or prohibited.

If you would like to learn more about Street Furniture, you can see the  presentation
sponsored by the Mayor's Office at the October 24  Town Square meeting
[http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102826724332&s=355&e=001huRLEbKGlMx-iRVqu5tRYtmsA9_FyJjrfVn7A30w-qhZTmTAjMm-TyEIUY_jpdJo4yzylDYV3W0Ge5XZUxU5SxoF8NUVcSMlV9eiQxw3h1Y5KOaO-gynr9Ukx8aGqfSQIAe45s0FOM65sqbW3bg0aQmVrAEbhmwSAG7uucFPAF1fk9xkxoy6QoC0LgbUA7DNjoHL6UcqqzPIiAU6Es9nxw==]at
the Academy of Natural Sciences, you can view it on the Academy's website. SCRUB
's Executive director Mary Tracy's presentation is about ¼ of the way through.
Town Square Meeting
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SCRUB, The Public Voice for Public Space | 1315 Walnut Street | Suite 1605 | Phila |
PA | 19107

From the office of Rep. Chaka Fattah

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                     
Contact: Debra Anderson 

November 18,
2009                                                             
202-225-5402 or 202-225-5236  

Rep. Fattah Announces Grants for Green Job Training


Philadelphia Area Residents Benefit from
Department of Labor Grant



Washington DC, Nov. 18, 2009 – Congressman Chaka Fattah joined U.S.
Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today to announce $100,000 in green
jobs grants, as authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
of 2009 for the Philadelphia area. The awards will support job training
and labor market information programs to help workers, many in
underserved communities, find jobs in expanding green industries and
related occupations.


“These grants will provide the necessary training for Philadelphians
seeking employment in the green jobs field,” said Fattah.  “The
training will meet the specifications of employers who are looking to
hire workers with specific technical skills. This is a win-win for both
employers and employees.”


Philadelphia’s Connection Training Services is the grant recipient and
will be working with the Philadelphia Workforce Development Council, the
Philadelphia Workforce Investment Board, CareerLink, Homebuilders
Association of the Delaware Valley and the Delaware Valley Green Building
Council.  Grantees will be able to employ strategies that enable job
seekers to connect with green job banks and help ensure that workers find
employment after completing training.


"Today's announcement is part of the administration's long-term
commitment to fostering both immediate economic growth and a clean energy
future. It's an investment that will help American workers do well while
doing good," said Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis. "These
grants provide an immediate return, and they are part of a larger green
initiative that will help lead to increased job placements and promote
economic growth."


Funding for an additional three grants for green jobs is expected from
The Department of Labor in several months.


_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Office of Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA) •
www.house.gov/fattah

Captain McDowell was not in attendance; no captain's report was submitted.
 
Hawthorne now in PSA #3:  By order of Commissioner Ramsey, the 3rd police district
will now be divided into three (3) Police Service Areas (PSAs).  Hawthorne is in PSA
3.  Each PSA will be supervised by a police lieutenant with an assigned staff.  The
objective is to establish a relationship between neighborhood residents and police
officers within the PSA and to establish police familiarity with area activity
through routine patrols.

311:  Please note that the 311 number used to report non-emergencies is not operable
24/7.  Calls should be made to this number only on Mondays through Fridays from 8:00
a.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Saturday hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and there are no
Sunday hours.

Captain's Report:  Cpt. McDowell continues to be pleased with year-to-date stats on
violent crime for the 3rd District due to a 16% decrease generally.  Rapes,
unfortunately, have increased, assailants were known to their victims and could be
readily identified.

Criminal activity for August was made available by the Captain and in print; copies
were handed out at the HEC meeting this date.

Family Day Review:  A review of the August 8 event was discussed.  The day could not
have gone much better.  Officers and residents showed up with their children; ethnic
performances, a DJ, a string band, games for prizes, and food rounded out the
day--all at no cost to the families.  

Officer "Ace" Delgado was honored for his tireless efforts in pulling the whole
thing together. To show our appreciation, Officer Delgado was awarded a $100 gift
certificate from the Advisory Council.

Thanks to all who made it a perfect day!  Our next Family Day event is scheduled for
2011.

Plan Philly
Dear PlanPhilly member,

This week on the design, development and planning news fronts:


PART I: NEWS --
http://www.planphilly.com/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?q=522688&u=3995

1. South Street Bridge OK'd, with reservations --
http://www.planphilly.com/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?q=522688&u=3996

By Thomas J. Walsh / The city’s Art Commission, while acknowledging limited
resources, said the new look of the span represented "choices not to imagine," and a
"wasted opportunity" to employ more sustainable methods of construction and design.

POST YOUR COMMENTS:
http://www.planphilly.com/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?q=522688&u=3997

2. Foxwoods ordered back to the riverfront --
http://www.planphilly.com/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?q=522688&u=3999

By Thomas J. Walsh / Chastised for delays and deviating from initial plans by the
state Gaming Control Board, Foxwoods has until mid-2011 to open. "Don't waste your
time" with other sites, board members said.

POST YOUR COMMENTS:
http://www.planphilly.com/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?q=522688&u=4001

3. The bus stops here? Well, just a minute! --
http://www.planphilly.com/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?q=522688&u=4002

By Anthony Campisi / Nutter administration will consider options, including bus and
trolley stop consolidation. SEPTA wants to approach schedule changes on a
case-by-case basis.

POST YOUR COMMENTS:
http://www.planphilly.com/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?q=522688&u=4003

4. Imagining a better way to fly --
http://www.planphilly.com/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?q=522688&u=4004

By Arrus Farmer / Part 1 in a series: A makeover at PHL – or how Philadelphia’s
international gateway is getting ready for some much needed sprucing up.

POST YOUR COMMENTS:
http://www.planphilly.com/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?q=522688&u=4005

5. From quandary to utopia --
http://www.planphilly.com/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?q=522688&u=4006

By Thomas J. Walsh / Will Governors Island in New York and the Navy Yard here
inspire us to create great public space or fabulous follies?

POST YOUR COMMENTS:
http://www.planphilly.com/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?q=522688&u=4007



PART II: NOTEBOOK --
http://www.planphilly.com/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?q=522688&u=4008

Here are some of this week's highlights from PlanPhilly's quick-news feature:

1. Gaming Board posts Foxwoods documents --
http://www.planphilly.com/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?q=522688&u=4009

2. Market Street construction to begin late September, early October --
http://www.planphilly.com/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?q=522688&u=4010

3. Small business owners expected to pay $500 for trash collection --
http://www.planphilly.com/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?q=522688&u=4011

4. Mural Arts project along the El featured in New York Times and Wall Street
Journal -- http://www.planphilly.com/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?q=522688&u=4012

5. Second Saturday on Baltimore Avenue --
http://www.planphilly.com/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?q=522688&u=4013

6. New news blog: American Planning Association, Pennsylvania Chapter --
http://www.planphilly.com/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?q=522688&u=4014


WANT TO GET UP-TO-THE-MINUTE NOTEBOOK UPDATES? Add us to your RSS feed --
http://www.planphilly.com/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?q=522688&u=4015

and:

Follow PlanPhilly on Twitter! --
http://www.planphilly.com/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?q=522688&u=4016

Have a tip? Email me at mgolas@design.upenn.edu.



PART III: EVENTS --
http://www.planphilly.com/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?q=522688&u=4017

Sept. 4-19: Off the Grid Theater Festival --
http://www.planphilly.com/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?q=522688&u=4018
Wed., Sept. 9: Zoning Code Commissiom monthly meeting --
http://www.planphilly.com/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?q=522688&u=4020
Wed., Sept. 9: Cities Go Green: Re-Tooling for Economic & Environmental Performance
-- http://www.planphilly.com/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?q=522688&u=4021
Wed., Sept. 9: Workshop: Energy Efficiency in Older Homes --
http://www.planphilly.com/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?q=522688&u=4022
Thurs., Sept. 10: Annual Green Power Awards Luncheon --
http://www.planphilly.com/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?q=522688&u=4024
Thurs., Sept. 10: Workshop: Historic Porch Repairs --
http://www.planphilly.com/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?q=522688&u=4025
Thurs., Sept. 10: Picturing Early West Philadelphia --
http://www.planphilly.com/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?q=522688&u=4026
Fri., Sept. 11: Coffee Talk: An Informal Introduction to ULI Philadelphia --
http://www.planphilly.com/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?q=522688&u=4027
Sat., Sept. 12: Pulaski Park Picnic and Fishing Tournament --
http://www.planphilly.com/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?q=522688&u=4028

Through Sept. 7: Into the Open: A Civic Engagement and Architecture Exhibition --
http://www.planphilly.com/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?q=522688&u=4032



Until next week,
Matt Golas, Managing Editor

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HEC's regular zoning meeting will be held this
Tuesday August 25th at the
Hawthorne Rec Center 1200 Carpenter
Street

To allow for more
presentation and discussion
time we are starting the meeting earlier than
normal

THE
MEETING WILL START AT 7PM SHARP

Two
cases: 

1241 Christian Street - proposal to
create multi-tenant
apartment builidng (4 to 5 apartments)

1100 Fitzwater (old
Bella Vista Beer Distributor) - request for
ammendment to original
agreement regarding eatery with beer service, to
allow expanded food
options and entertainment options. 

Please forward this
message to other local residents with interest in
these cases.

           MAYOR'S  OFFICE  OF  COMMUNICATIONS



                         Thursday, August 13, 2009
                           FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

            CITY OF PHILADELPHIA LAUNCHES CARBON OFFSET WEBSITE

     Erase Your Trace allows people to calculate emissions and make a
                        contribution to plant trees


PHILADELPHIA, August 13, 2009 — Mayor Michael A. Nutter today announced the
newest component of the City of Philadelphia’s effort to become the number
one green city in the United States: a local carbon offset market that will
raise money for tree planting in Philadelphia.  Erase Your Trace - an
online tool - will help Philadelphians calculate their annual carbon
dioxide emissions and then help offset them through local tree planting
efforts.

“This is an easy way for Philadelphians to better understand their personal
impact on the environment and take action to help reduce it,” said Mayor
Nutter.  “I encourage everyone to use Erase Your Trace, find out about
their carbon emissions, and make a contribution towards making Philadelphia
a greener city.”

This new tool - Erase Your Trace - will allow individuals to determine
their emissions from daily routines like driving a car, heating a home or
taking plane trips; learn tips on how to lower their carbon dioxide output;
and offset their emissions by donating money to the Fairmount Park
Conservancy. Fairmount Park Conservancy, a local nonprofit organization
that raises funds for and awareness of the city’s Fairmount Park system,
will, in turn, donate the funds raised to plant trees in Philadelphia’s
neighborhoods.  Local companies can also use the program to determine how
much carbon their business activities produce annually.

“Erase Your Trace is a win-win-win for Philadelphians, our environment, and
our climate, and an important step towards achieving our Greenworks
Philadelphia goals,” said Katherine Gajewski, Director of Sustainability
for the City of Philadelphia.

The project uses the CarbonPlus Calculator, developed by the U.S. Forest
Service, to quantify and monetize carbon output (the Calculator prices
carbon at $20 per ton, which is the price currently being used by the Obama
Administration).  Trees help reduce carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that
has been linked to global warming.  Philadelphia’s 2.1 million trees
sequester 16,100 tons of carbon per year. The "plus" is that the tree
planting activities funded through Erase Your Trace will help offset carbon
emissions “plus” reduce other pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide, sulfur
dioxide, ozone and particulate matter.  Philadelphia’s trees also reduce
urban heat island effect, decrease stormwater runoff, and increase property
values.   Three organizations worked with the Forest Service to bring this
technology to Philadelphia—the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability, Fairmount
Park Conservancy and the Department of Parks and Recreation—and it is an
initiative of Greenworks Philadelphia.

“The Erase Your Trace program is an important and exciting way for
individuals and businesses to help Philadelphia increase its tree cover,
which is so critical to people's quality of life and the city's
livability," said Michael T. Rains, director of the USDA Forest Service's
Northern Research Station, which is headquartered in Newtown Square, PA.
"I'm very pleased the Northern Research Station could help our hometown
create the Erase Your Trace web site, which will increase Philadelphians'
awareness of how they can personally reduce carbon emissions.”

The average Philadelphian produces 10.2 tons of carbon dioxide annually,
“costing” the environment approximately $200 each year.  Users of Erase
Your Trace can decide whether to donate the full cost of their annual
carbon emissions or only a portion to Fairmount Park Conservancy.  They can
also choose to only offset specific activities such as vehicle use or
airplane travel.  The on-line tool is flexible and fun.

“We welcome the announcement of Erase Your Trace as it will provide
resources to help the Department of Parks and Recreation work towards Mayor
Nutter's goal of planting 300,000 new trees by 2015,” noted Fairmount Park
Executive Director Mark Focht.

“Erase Your Trace is a unique opportunity for individuals and corporations
to offset their carbon footprint by giving to innovative local efforts and
investing in the environment and future of our great city,” said Katrina L.
Wilhelm, Executive Director of the Fairmount Park Conservancy.  “We are
excited to be a partner in this important initiative.”

Further details on Erase Your Trace can be found at www.eraseyourtrace.org.
Further details on Greenworks Philadelphia, Philadelphia's sustainability
framework, can be found at www.greenworksphila.org.



Luke Butler
Deputy Press Secretary
Office of Mayor Nutter
Cell: 267 438 7119
Office: 215 686 6210