Re: [UC] Re: 4610 Cedar Avenue Take out Zoning Hearing rescheduled

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In a message dated 2/17/2004 2:43:34 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I getting very tired of the community organizations in this area opposing growth. Isn't it just the "usual suspects" opposing, not exactly growth, but revitalization of a type that doesn't fit their suburb-in-the-city notion of what the neighborhood wants or needs? I wonder whether they'd be representing themselves as the voice of the community to the Zoning Board in opposition to Starbucks, Ben & Jerry's, or even the home-grown Metropolitan Bakery if any of them wanted to locate at that corner and keep the same kind of "take-out" hours.   Al Krigman   PS -- The "community meeting" about the 40th Street revitalization proposals is tonight at the Rotunda (nee the Christian Science Church) at 40th & Walnut. (put on by "Penn Praxis," whatever that is.) This affords us all an opportunity to discuss these ideas in principle with one another, without getting down to the specifics of one particular person and what some folks like or don't like about his or her business practices. UC is evolving -- we ought to be airing our thoughts about revitalization, gentrification, and equitable development. And, now, before someone comes up with a Program and says the community is behind it.   Of course, it's easier to post thoughts on the Internet than to show up at a meeting and engage in a productive discussion. And the notice of the meeting wasn't exactly distributed widely or in a timely manner. But those of us who consider these things important enough for action as opposed to mere words will find a way to be there.