"L&I is still acting as an independent entity" Makes me laugh so hard... L&I (like most public entities in this city) is extremely responsive to political pressure - and in this city has a history of being used as a weapon.
Whether or not UCD applies that pressure or any other entity is not out of the question. UCD is just an easy villain because it represents the politically powerful groups in West Philly/University City. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Andy Frishkoff Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2010 8:57 AM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: RE: [UC] UCD is innocent Glenn, as soon as I saw the article I knew that you and many others would conclude that UCD must be involved. After all, UCD determines City policy for all aspects of life in University City, right? Well, in this case at least, UCD is not involved. L&I established a schedule for these sweeps months in advance based on their own staff determinations. Unlike some previous sweeps, L&I agreed to give businesses heads up that they were coming, as well as information about about some of the things they would be looking for so that businesses would have a chance to address problems ahead of time. L&I has been conducting sweeps across the city and in each case they have been trying to get the word out with help from business associations, community development corporations and other similar organizations. Unless UCD's reach now extends to North 5th Street and other corridors throughout the city, L&I is still acting as an independent entity free from UCD's infernal grasp. Andy > Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 11:18:08 +0200 > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Subject: [UC] UCD is innocent > > http://www.ucreview.com/default.asp?sourceid=&smenu=1&twindow=&mad=&sdetail=2107&wpage=&skeyword=&sidate=&ccat=&ccatm=&restate=&restatus=&reoption=&retype=&repmin=&repmax=&rebed=&rebath=&subname=&pform=&sc=2320&hn=ucreview&he=.com > > From UC Review: > > Note: The UCD is in no way involved with the L&I Sweep, it would simply like > to help businesses prepare for it so the Avenue can maintain its vitality. > > > Neighbors, > > They really think everyone is an idiot. L and I was one of the first tools > used to make the neighborhood cleaner and safer. Businesses that did not > accept the UCD help with facade improvements seemed to get extra L and I > violations. This was reported as soon as UCD moved off the Penn campus. > > Poor misunderstood UCD just wants to help. > > If the businesses that bad people patronize are closed, bad people, who make > less than 250,000 dollars, will probably move out of the upscale paradise. > ---- > You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the > list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see > <http://www.purple.com/list.html>. ________________________________ The New Busy is not the too busy. Combine all your e-mail accounts with Hotmail. Get busy.<http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multiaccount&ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_4>
