Philadelphia 2035 (York: amendment, pink, city hall)

[cpomp]

Originally Posted by DavePa

6th grade most see as my level .... But Business Insider did place Fishtown as the #1 Hottest Housing Market last August.

So maybe the credibility increases for the choices here for some that is.

The 8 hottest housing markets in America - Business Insider

Close to NYC is a boasting point for many posters here. So too is a reference to another Borough then to NYC. Since it is claimed Philly is a top choice for NYC educated transplants and city most like NYC Borough's. The intent is not to lessen ..... but to complement. IMO only.

My post is not meant to ruffle any feathers either. Perhaps the link was posted and acknowledged already? If so .... sorry for posting it. But I saw it and I would think it would be seen as a positive for Philly.

Her list of neighborhoods wasn't bad (Ardmore was the only outlier, and worlds different than living in the city).

And the borough comment I see as a backhanded compliment. Like "Philly is cool, cool enough to be a part of NYC" I have said many times that Philadelphia's proximity to NYC is a blessing and a curse. We are now receiving overflow and recognition from our brother to the North, but we will always be seen as "lesser"

I live in New York and love it, and that is how many New Yorkers feel about every city, even LA and Chicago are "lesser" in their eyes, so I don't take it personal, I take ignorance personal though (like the borough comment).

[cpomp]

LOVE Park was supposed to be the People's Park. How did it end up as a granite Sahara? | Inga Saffron - Philly

Incas review of the new Love Park. I will be in Philadelphia next week, I will have to check it out!

One part of her article that stood out (I don't have the quote) but people are complaining about the new boring, soulless design, when it was the people who came up with the design lol.

I think it looks fine from the pics, I would like a few more trees and benches though.

[kyb01]

Originally Posted by cpomp

I felt like I was reading an article written by a girl in the 6th grade. Any credibility was lost with that asinine "next borough" comment.

She was being lazy. Sigh. Any comparisons to NY should be banned. Lol.

[kyb01]

Originally Posted by cpomp

Her list of neighborhoods wasn't bad (Ardmore was the only outlier, and worlds different than living in the city).

And the borough comment I see as a backhanded compliment. Like "Philly is cool, cool enough to be a part of NYC" I have said many times that Philadelphia's proximity to NYC is a blessing and a curse. We are now receiving overflow and recognition from our brother to the North, but we will always be seen as "lesser"

I live in New York and love it, and that is how many New Yorkers feel about every city, even LA and Chicago are "lesser" in their eyes, so I don't take it personal, I take ignorance personal though (like the borough comment).

When you are the true monster in the room, which NYC is(without question), other American cities will always be "lesser". It is remarkable, though, that Philadelphia's identity, given the proximity issue, has remained intact.

[kyb01]

Originally Posted by cpomp

LOVE Park was supposed to be the People's Park. How did it end up as a granite Sahara? | Inga Saffron - Philly

Incas review of the new Love Park. I will be in Philadelphia next week, I will have to check it out!

One part of her article that stood out (I don't have the quote) but people are complaining about the new boring, soulless design, when it was the people who came up with the design lol.

I think it looks fine from the pics, I would like a few more trees and benches though.

It is fine or rather still a work in progress and will evolve over time. Trees and bushes take time to mature, obviously. And some installed may not work and will have to be replaced. The benches. You do not want bums camping out on them ever again.

I.S. hated Dilworth Park in the beginning. Lol. And luckily, few cared what she said and made it a terrific oasis of people, events complete with a ton of children gleefully playing in the water in summer and another bunch of other people who enjoy winter ice skating. Dilworth Park also, FINALLY, caused the city to put those magnificent gates up at City Hall main entrances. It also caused the other sidewalk areas surrounding it to be restored. Nothing would have happened to those aprons otherwise.

Her review is ridiculously premature and typical in her extreme negativity. Can we finally talk about how this woman is a significant Negadelphian?! She never does re-reviews or admits any kind of error or ever apologizes. I can not stand her. Or rather the stuff she writes.

Anyhow the review is pointless because until the "saucer bldg" comes back and opens the park is still incomplete. The fountain has not been turned on yet. And most importantly we had to solve the bum/vagrant hang out problem at Love Park that persisted for decades. Who wants them coming back? Because all of the ledging and hidden areas were removed it's wide open, and not as inviting to them. Hooray!

[AJNEOA]

I agree with on on LOVE park so far. When Dilworth Park was opened, there was a lot more value immediately. I disagreed with Inga's take on Dilworth when it was opened as well. Today, it's only gotten better, so I think she was wrong more today than when it opened. I'd be surprised if she doesn't agree.

To even be good, LOVE Park will need to improve quite a bit IMO.

[Pine to Vine]

Originally Posted by cpomp

And the borough comment I see as a backhanded compliment. Like "Philly is cool, cool enough to be a part of NYC" I have said many times that Philadelphia's proximity to NYC is a blessing and a curse. We are now receiving overflow and recognition from our brother to the North, but we will always be seen as "lesser"

I live in New York and love it, and that is how many New Yorkers feel about every city, even LA and Chicago are "lesser" in their eyes, so I don't take it personal, I take ignorance personal though (like the borough comment).

Likely because you’re in NYC, you pick up on the mindset that all cities (Philadelphia included), are “less than,” which is fairly valid, if your chief measurement of a city’s worth is sheer mass of urbanity. But you probably remember that those of us who love Philly go about our business day in and day out paying no attention to NYC, let alone any opinions New Yorkers might have of us.

[kyb01]

Originally Posted by AJNEOA

I agree with on on LOVE park so far. When Dilworth Park was opened, there was a lot more value immediately. I disagreed with Inga's take on Dilworth when it was opened as well. Today, it's only gotten better, so I think she was wrong more today than when it opened. I'd be surprised if she doesn't agree.

To even be good, LOVE Park will need to improve quite a bit IMO.

Give it time. That's what it needs, imo.

She may agree that Dilworth Park is fine now but she will never admit it publically.

[timeEd32]

As mentioned, I think it will look a lot better when trees/plants mature.

[AJNEOA]

Originally Posted by kyb01

Give it time. That's what it needs, imo.

She may agree that Dilworth Park is fine now but she will never admit it publically.

I hope you're right. However, architectural/public space reviews typically happen after they have been opened. If the park isn't complete, not sure why it was opened. Especially during Xmas time. What a rotten introduction.