posted Apr 9, 2013, 9:39 AM by Wash West
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The Washington Square West Civic Assn. would like to provide information to its members about a proposed Casino development at Market St. and 8th St., aka Market8. Members of the Civic Board have met with officials from the Market8 group and become familiar with the plan. The Board has not taken a position on the proposed development and provides the below links and information as courtesy to its members only. The proposed development, although technically not within the formal geography of Washington Square West, is on the border of our neighborhood. The links below are summaries provided by the developer. The third web link provides information on all 6 proposed Casino developments currently being considered for Philadelphia (only 1 site will be chosen). We solicit any feedback at info@washwestcivic.orgLinks to Market8 web sites: http://www.market8philly.comhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouPpy549BfwLink to Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board with details on all 6 locations being considered: http://gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov/?p=219 |
posted Apr 5, 2013, 8:51 AM by Wash West
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posted Mar 29, 2013, 5:54 AM by Wash West
The WSWCA zoning committee is calling a special meeting for The Philadelphia Horticultural Society to present their 2013 pop up park. The main park will be located on Broad street between Pine and Spruce streets, just north of The Broad Street Ministry. There will be additional planting installations at the U Arts across the street and along the median. PHS Staff will present concepts for the design, programming and operations for the PHS Pop Up Garden 2013. Highlights for this year’s garden include: - Open May 16th though mid-October
- Hours of operation: Sunday-Thursday 11AM-10PM; Friday + Saturday 11AM-11:30PM
- Food + beverage service (local organic food & craft beer and sangria on tap) available: Monday-Thursday 5PM-10PM; Friday + Saturday 1:30PM-11:30PM; Sunday 12PM-10PM
- Music on weekends
Please join us on Tuesday April 2nd at 7pm at The Dorrance Hamilton Building 1001 Locust Street, Room 224. |
posted Mar 18, 2013, 4:45 PM by Wash West
This map shows how property taxes would change for most properties if City Council passes a tax rate of 1.34% and a $30,000 Homestead Exemption. They will be updating this map as the city decides what the final rate and exemption amounts will be.
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posted Mar 4, 2013, 5:04 PM by Wash West
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As our first service project, the WSWCA Young Friends will be "adopting" the main meeting room of Mercy Hospice - a residential facility for homeless women & children - and making the space fresh, functional, and welcoming for the staff and residents.
We are currently in the planning and fundraising phase, and welcome all who are interested in helping!
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posted Mar 2, 2013, 11:30 AM by Wash West
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updated Mar 4, 2013, 5:09 PM
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On
February 28, the Washington Square West Civic Association held an open
community meeting with Philadelphia City Council members Mark Squilla, James
Kenny, and Dennis O'Brien.
It was a packed room as almost 100 neighbors
attended to get the latest information on the city's Actual Value
Initiative (AVI). CBS News channel 3 was on hand indicating how
important yet controversial the subject currently is in the city. Our
own Judy Applebaum made the 11 o'clock news that night referring to the
possible impacts AVI might have on our neighborhood.
Although most
residents have received their new proposed property assessments in the
mail some attendees had yet to receive theirs from the city. Residents can
also go to the Office of Property Assessment's (OPA) web site and look
up their new proposed assessed values (www.phila.gov/opa).
Much of the discussion Thursday night was focused on how OPA developed
the new assessments, how residents can have their new assessments
reviewed and the timeline for implementation of the new taxing
structure.
All 3 council members were actively engaged in the discussion
and reiterated their intention to force the city to maintain as much
fairness in the implementation of the new tax as possible. Residents
are encouraged to request a "Review" of their new assessment values from
OPA if they feel it is not accurate.
Overall, Wash West will come
through the new assessment process in much better shape than some
neighborhoods in the city. The property tax increase from 2013 to 2014
for Wash West as a neighborhood is estimated to be about 16%. Some
neighborhoods are seeing triple digit increases.
For the latest
information on AVI and how Wash West is helping to facilitate the
discussion keep checking the Wash West web site. |
posted Feb 27, 2013, 9:06 AM by Wash West
Thu, February 28, 7pm – 8pm WhereJefferson Alumni Hall, 1020 Locust Street, Room 207 (map) DescriptionThe Actual Value Initiative (AVI) will overhaul how property taxes are assessed in Philadelphia. As a result, you properties may be significantly impacted. Join the WSWCA and Councilman Squilla at a discussion to education and inform all neighbors about the AVI. |
posted Jan 29, 2013, 6:27 PM by Wash West
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updated Jan 29, 2013, 6:28 PM
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The Center City Residents Association has published a primer on the new reality of Real Estate Taxes in Philadelphia, and the WSWCA recommends that every Center City resident read and understand it. Download it here. |
posted Jan 29, 2013, 6:13 PM by Wash West
Our group of neighbors will be the “eyes and ears” on our streets. Participation can be as little as 2-3 hours a month. - Join your friends and neighbors
- Walk your dog
- Organizers needed for scheduling
- Base operators needed to contact police
Interested? Send an email to safety@washwestcivic.org and attend the training at 6pm on Monday, February 11th at the Jefferson Alumni Hall, 1020 Locust St, Room 139.
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posted Jan 29, 2013, 6:07 PM by Wash West
Brian Sims & his staff invite all Wash Westers to join them TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30th, for their first *OPEN HOUSE* for residents of the 182nd Legislative District from 3PM until 8PM. Come meet Brian & his staff, see friends & neighbors, learn about state services & programs with which you can receive support, and get acquainted with the NEW office location! Click here to learn more about the event on facebook. |
ď Wash West, Jan 11, 2013, 10:48 AM
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