Daily News | West Philly apartments known for proposed fecal-sample study may become duplexes
The owner of a property at 48th Street and Chester Avenue in West Philadelphia’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood withdrew an application for a 76-unit apartment building last week, after over two years of heated opposition.in March, 2021 when one opponent, Ang Sun of West Philly United Neighbors, sought to collect fecal samples from neighbors to prove a link between gentrification and cancer. That proposal, which did not come to fruition, spawned the nickname “poop building” for the project.
In addition to Glaser, others signed on to the lawsuit to contest the project’s permits. Other signers included: Thomas Ewing a fellow neighbor; Catherine Blunt, a member of the community organization 46th Ward; Mike Ross, president of Southwest Philadelphia District Services; and Valerie Ross of West Philadelphians for Progressive Planning and Preservation.
“There was a real missed opportunity for something that would have benefited the neighborhood in very positive ways,” said Kathy Dowdell, co-chair of the zoning committee for CedarAlthough preliminary approvals from the city were granted for an alternative duplex plan, they note that the rear yards of the homes in the new proposal are too small under the current zoning. The current approvals expire on Oct 27, 2023.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
15 weirdest Prime Day deals of 2023: tortilla throw blankets to squirrel finger puppetsKeep Prime Day weird!
Weiterlesen »
Potato chips inspired by Pa. city taste like roast pork, tomato pieThe three finalist flavors have been chosen in Herr's annual Flavored by Philly contest.
Weiterlesen »
The votes are in! Philadelphia's new public restrooms have a nameThe other two options were 'Philly Loo,' with 1,705 votes, and 'Philly Public Restrooms,' with 853 votes.
Weiterlesen »
Car found, driver sought after officer dragged 200 feet during Philly traffic stop: police sourcesThe suspected vehicle used to drag a highway patrol officer 200 feet during a traffic stop Monday night has been recovered as the search for the driver continues, according to Philadelphia police sources.
Weiterlesen »
Armed carjacking in Northeast Philly leads to 2 crashes; car erupts in flames with suspect insideAn armed carjacking in Northeast Philadelphia ended in a crash with the stolen car bursting into flames and one suspect still inside.
Weiterlesen »