Re: [UC] Proposed Use-4508-4538 Chestnut

[Cielkay]

Thank you, Anthony, for putting some civility and common sense into the discussion.

Perhaps we should investigate the agency which would be opening the proposed shelter.
Is it a responsible non-profit like Lutheran Settlement House with a history of success? Or one chosen as the lowest bidder in a city contract?

A 200-bed facility sounds like it is a large facility that could have an impact on the immediate neighborhood, a part of our neighborhood which has more than its share of drugs and blight. This immediate neighborhood is pretty fragile. I haven't seen any latte shops in this part of the neighborhood.
Maybe those  who are interested in working with the homeless shelter should start now. There are plenty of people--kids, teens and adults, in this part of  University City who would benefit from your efforts right now.


Chris Kottcamp Maltz
45th and Spruce