In a message dated 6/8/07 12:14:05 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I personally believe that what the institutions and the corporate landlords > are really after is the power to control the direction of the neighborhood, > and would indeed balk if a substitute that they did not control came into > being. Your idea would put them to the test. > > Karen Allen > Ross, feel free to chime in here and remind us of the fantasy life of "market forces," but this is still a capitalist economy, and what controls the direction of a neighborhood is its popularity and desirability, often expressed in monetary ways.
The fact that the city's largest private employer plus several other distinguished institutions of higher learning and several hospitals are located next door does indeed impact on the popularity and desirability of "University" City. If people don't like these business and educational entities, they won't pay the price to live here. But these entities surely attract landlords and other business entities who find a market in the entities' workers and students. These entities also attract residents who appreciate life in a diverse and sophisticated community. Some would call this interaction "market forces." The viability and sustainability of University City is intertwined with its employment and educational opportunities and with us, its residential "welcoming committee." Though, we're not always very welcoming. Not sure if that's good or bad, but I don't think it's indifferent or irrelevant. Melani Lamond Melani Lamond, Associate Broker Urban & Bye, Realtor 3529 Lancaster Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19104 cell phone 215-356-7266 office phone 215-222-4800, ext. 113 office fax 215-222-1101 ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
