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These look just like many of the developments going up in D.C. yet if Philadelphia is building them, they are ok. Why am I not surprised!
Actually, most of these are ugly, too. I understand it's supposed to be a matter of opinion, but it still boggles my mind that anyone would consider these things attractive in any way.
So, basically, everything is being built south of center city? I wonder why? Sad really.....Don't you think those people north of center city deserve to have this type of development too?
There are a ton of developments happening north of Center City in Lower North Philadelphia. Most of the new construction I posted was in North Philadelphia or University City. There are a ton of areas seeing development in lower North Philadelphia.
Neighborhoods in the Riverwards District (North east of CC) that are seeing development
Fishtown
Olde Kensington
Kensington
It's not just South Philly seeing development, it is basically ALL of the city except for the Southwest and the Lower Northeast. And for the LAST TIME... the area you posted are Projects that were built some years ago. I think KidPhilly said 10 years ago. Those buildings are built cheaply and will not be there forever, once gentrification spreads to this are they will be demolished and replaced with new buildings I can guarantee you that.
There are a ton of developments happening north of Center City in Lower North Philadelphia. Most of the new construction I posted was in North Philadelphia or University City. There are a ton of areas seeing development in lower North Philadelphia.
Neighborhoods in the Riverwards District (North east of CC) that are seeing development
Fishtown
Olde Kensington
Kensington
It's not just South Philly seeing development, it is basically ALL of the city except for the Southwest and the Lower Northeast. And for the LAST TIME... the area you posted are Projects that were built some years ago. I think KidPhilly said 10 years ago. Those buildings are built cheaply and will not be there forever, once gentrification spreads to this are they will be demolished and replaced with new buildings I can guarantee you that.
North Philly is where many of the run down area's are. What are they doing for them? Are they building mixed income buildings with mainly market rate units and low income units sprinkled in? It doesn't seem like Philadelphia is doing that. Housing Projects are failed experiments and should now be absorbed into the market rate unit buildings like they do in D.C. Every building should be required to have a 20% reserved for low income people, then we wouldn't be having this conversation.
North Philly is where many of the run down area's are. What are they doing for them? Are they building mixed income buildings with mainly market rate units and low income units sprinkled in? It doesn't seem like Philadelphia is doing that. Housing Projects are failed experiments and should now be absorbed into the market rate unit buildings like they do in D.C. Every building should be required to have a 20% reserved for low income people, then we wouldn't be having this conversation.
Let's not get into a discussion about the displacement of low-income residents due to gentrification; that's not exactly a topic that plays into DC's favor very well. The racial segregation and income stratification is pretty appalling there. While the racial segregation in Philly is pretty bad, at least you find an organic mix of incomes/social classes in many areas here that is practically unheard of in DC.
Again, like practically every major city, gentrification does have negative effects, but the Philadelphia has been in the forefront of mixed-income housing -- so your assertions are incorrect. Here are a few of many:
Let's not get into a discussion about the displacement of low-income residents due to gentrification; that's not exactly a topic that plays into DC's favor very well. The racial segregation and income stratification is pretty appalling there. While the racial segregation in Philly is pretty bad, at least you find an organic mix of incomes/social classes in many areas here that is practically unheard of in DC.
Again, like practically every major city, gentrification does have negative effects, but the Philadelphia has been in the forefront of mixed-income housing -- so your assertions are incorrect. Here are a few of many:
Every new building built in Washington D.C. since 2007 is required to have 20% of the units reserved for low income families. Yes, that is the LAW here. Who else can say that? It's also the law in Montgomery County. D.C.'s is called ADU and Montgomery Counties is called MPDU. All housing projects in D.C. that have been destroyed have been replaces with developments where density has increase by over 300% so all those residents may return while adding tons of market rate units also. D.C. is leading the pack in the policy area when it comes to low income residents. Residents that can no longer pay their taxes because their house is worth more than it used to be can sell for a profit. That is just the way the market works and has worked for ever. The only people who are ever truly displaced are renters and D.C. allows them to live in places with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances.
Did you know that all the buildings being built in D.C. had a percentage set aside for low income residents?
Every new building built in Washington D.C. since 2007 is required to have 20% of the units reserved for low income families. Yes, that is the LAW here. Who else can say that? It's also the law in Montgomery County. D.C.'s is called ADU and Montgomery Counties is called MPDU. All housing projects in D.C. that have been destroyed have been replaces with developments where density has increase by over 300% so all those residents may return while adding tons of market rate units also. D.C. is leading the pack in the policy area when it comes to low income residents. Residents that can no longer pay their taxes because their house is worth more than it used to be can sell for a profit. That is just the way the market works and has worked for ever. The only people who are ever truly displaced are renters and D.C. allows them to live in places with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances.
Did you know that all the buildings being built in D.C. had a percentage set aside for low income residents?
Probably a post for another thread, but forcing somebody to sell property below market is a good thing?
Did you know that all the buildings being built in D.C. had a percentage set aside for low income residents?
Honestly, I've never heard of such a law, and I used to live in DC. Google didn't yield any relevant results, either. I'm not doubting you, but do you have a source?
North Philly is where many of the run down area's are. What are they doing for them? Are they building mixed income buildings with mainly market rate units and low income units sprinkled in? It doesn't seem like Philadelphia is doing that. Housing Projects are failed experiments and should now be absorbed into the market rate unit buildings like they do in D.C. Every building should be required to have a 20% reserved for low income people, then we wouldn't be having this conversation.
Lol no... North Philadelphia is gentrifying and a lot of people are moving into the areas. All those neighborhoods I listed are in Lower North Philadelphia. The area will probably be completely gentrified in 20 years or so.
Have you not heard of Urban Renewal or Gentrification? You even said neighborhoods in DC are being revitalized... well guess what it's not just happening in DC. Sure there are still some bad areas in North Philly, but North Philly is a big area. There are a lot of awesome neighborhoods in North Philly today and some more that are "up and coming"
Honestly, I've never heard of such a law, and I used to live in DC. Google didn't yield any relevant results, either. I'm not doubting you, but do you have a source?
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