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LUPUS AWARENESS brought family, friends and colleagues together for F3 (Fashion, Food and Fall)
Celebration held at Mansion Le Blanc this past Saturday. F3, a Lupus fundraiser, utilized talents of local
jewelry designers, fashion designers and up-and-coming caterers to delight those in attendance. “F3 is
only the first of many more Lupus fundraisers in Phila. We are about to blow this
secret out of the water,” said Leyla Moreno, seated center, event organizer and
also lupus activist and sufferer.
Photo by Martin Regusters, Leaping Lion Photography
PhiladelphiaDaily Record
3ol. II No. 168 (328) Keeping You Posted With The Politics Of Philadelphia October 25, 2011
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T h e P h i l a d e l p h i a P u b l i c R e c o r d C a l e n d a rOct. 21-
Fundraiser for Council candidate
Bill Rubin at Stevenson’s Tavern,
4300 Comly St., 6-8 p.m. Contri-
bution $35.
Oct. 21-
26th Ward GOP Fabulous Fall Fes-
tival at Waterfall Rm., 2015 S.
Water St., 7 p.m. For info (215)
468-2300.
Oct. 21-
19th Ward Democrats host Meet the
Candidates Beef & Beer fundraiser
at New Palladium, 229 W. Al-
legheny Ave., 7 p.m.-12 a.m.
Sponsors $100, community busi-
nesses $25. For info Ward leader
Leslie Lopez (484) 988-2422.
Oct. 22-
Philly Cares Day targets S. Phila.
HS at Broad & Snyder Ave., 8:30
a.m.-3 p.m. For info or to volun-
teer call Matthew Mumber (215)
564-4544.
Oct. 22-
State Sen. LeAnna Washington
hosts Walk To End Domestic Vio-
lence at W. River Dr. & Ben
Franklin Blvd., 9 a.m. registration,
Walk starts 10:30 a.m. Pre-register
at http://conta.cc/Walktoenddo-
mesticviolence or call (215) 545-
4715.
Oct. 22-
Democrat 43rd Ward Leader Em-
manuel Vazquez hosts Chick &
Fish Fry at Black Pearl, Old York
Rd. & Erie Ave., 6-10 p.m. $10.
Oct. 23- Men’s Club of
Congregations of Shaare
Shamayim, host Candidates
Brunch at Karff Auditorium, 9768
Verree Rd., 9 a.m. Free brunch. For
info and reservations Harris
Popolow (215) 676-7486.
Oct. 23-
Wine & Cheese Fundraiser hosted
by Louis S. Schwartz for Lewis
Harris, Jr., GOP candidate for Traf-
fic Court Judge, at 7112 N. Broad
St., 6:30-9 p.m. $50 donation. For
info (215) 651-4757.
Oct. 23-
Bring your pet to meet 10th Dis-
trict Council Candidate Bill
Rubin and get photographed by
Erin Fagin at Cannstatters, 9130
Academy Road, 1 to 5 pm. Rais-
ing Awareness for No-Kill Ani-
mal Rescue.
Oct. 24-
State Rep. Michelle Brownlee
hosts Older & Wiser workshop for
seniors on retirement benefits at
University Sq., 3901 Market St.,
10 a.m.-12 p.m. For info (215)
684-3738.
Oct. 24-
Wanda Logan hosts Community
Job Fair at Shepard Rec Ctr., 5700
Haverford Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Po-
sitions range from retail, blue-col-
lar, secretarial and food services to
management. Bring 10cc of your
résumé; dress for interviews.
Oct. 24-
Fundraiser for Council candidate
David Oh at Zarwin Baum, 1818
Market St., 13th fl. Contribution
$100, $250, $500 or $1,000. For
info Eunice Lee (215) 561-2000 or
elee@zarwin.com.
Oct. 25-
Fundraiser for judicial candidate
Angelo Foglietta at offices of
Stephen A. Sheller, 1528 Walnut
St., 3rd fl, 5-8 p.m. Supporter $150,
Friend $250, Patron $500. For info
Thomas P. Muldoon, Esq. (215)
545-1776, ext. 3.
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Curry Backs Package Of
Natural Disaster AidState Rep. Lawrence Curry (D-
Northeast) has signed on as a co-
sponsor of four pieces of
legislation which would aid indi-
viduals, businesses and communi-
ties experiencing natural disasters.
“The sudden and disastrous flood-
ing which hit the Commonwealth,
especially locally in Cheltenham
and other communities, shows
quick response is critical for re-
covery,” Curry said.
The first bill would authorize the
Pennsylvania Emergency Manage-
ment Agency, to provide low-inter-
est loans to individuals, families
and businesses who would not
qualify for disaster assistance
under federal programs or other
PEMA programs.
The second bill would speed the
delivery of funds to those who
need them. PEMA would be au-
thorized to distribute short-term
loans to individuals and communi-
ties who have been approved for
assistance from the Federal Emer-
gency Management Agency, but
are awaiting distribution of their
funds. PEMA would be able to
provide interest-free loans for 60
days, with a nominal fee of 1%
after the 60 days. The goal is to get
cash flowing upon approval from
FEMA.
The third bill would amend the
Pennsylvania Constitution to allow
the legislature to enact relief bills
more efficiently after the president
declares a disaster or emergency.
The bill would require a two-thirds
vote of the legislature to approve
emergency relief funding.
The fourth bill would attempt to
limit future damages by providing
additional funding to the Hazard
Mitigation Grant Program. This
program provides money to State
and local government agencies
taking steps to mitigate future dis-
aster possibilities. Mitigation steps
may include new construction,
demolition of existing structures,
relocation, and other methods to
control future damage.
“Taken together, these four bills
will help limit damage in future
events, provide relief funds in a
timelier manner, and allow the
state to respond quicker,” Curry
said.
7 City Projects Win Awards For SustainabilitySeven development projects that
are revitalizing Philadelphia com-
munities, spurring economic de-
velopment, catalyzing private
investment, and serving as models
of sustainable development re-
ceived Commonwealth Awards at
10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania’s
recent annual awards event.
10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania,
the state’s leading Smart Growth
advocacy organization, honored
these seven projects in the region,
as well as 16 others from across
the state, with its prestigious an-
nual awards this year.
The Commonwealth Awards is a
juried statewide program honoring
smart growth projects from across
the Commonwealth of Pennsylva-
nia. 10,000 Friends invited sub-
missions from companies and
organizations that produced a wide
range of project types-urban infill,
historic preservation and rehabili-
tation, adaptive reuse, brownfield
redevelopment, traditional neigh-
borhood development, farmland
preservation, and revitalization
plans.
Smart Growth strategies build sub-
urban, urban, and rural communi-
ties that have more transportation
options; have more housing and
recreational choices; are closer to
job opportunities, shops, and
schools; support the local econ-
omy; are more energy-efficient
and independent; and help protect
green space, clean air, and clean
water.
“The Commonwealth Awards
honor outstanding examples of
Smart Growth projects here in
Pennsylvania,” said Jack Machek,
president and CEO of 10,000
Friends of Pennsylvania. “We re-
ceived a record number of submis-
sions this year, and it’s very
encouraging to see so many smart
growth projects succeeding as
many sectors of the construction
industry are struggling to rebound.
10,000 Friends is proud to show-
case the companies and organiza-
tions working to build stronger
towns and communities across the
state.”
The awardees follow:
The Piazza at Schmidt’s project re-
ceived the Diamond Award for pri-
vate development, 10,000 Friends’
highest award, at this year’s Com-
monwealth Awards. The project
has become an integral part of the
regeneration of the Northern Lib-
erties community in Philadelphia.
Located on a three-acre portion of
the south side of the former
Schmidt’s Brewery site, this com-
plex is comprised of modern apart-
ment housing, retail, office space,
public amenities and the conver-
sion of two vacant former ware-
houses.
The $100 million project was de-
veloped by Tower Investments
Inc., and is an important part of
Tower Investments’ 16-acre, $500
million Northern Liberties revital-
ization project — the country’s
largest private urban-renewal ini-
tiative.
The 80,000-square-foot open-air
plaza is surrounded by three new
buildings which house 260 apart-
ments, five new restaurants,
50,000 square feet of retail space
housing 35 artisans and boutiques,
and 35,000 square feet of office
space.
“This project embodies many, or
all, of the principles we are trying
to emulate simultaneously, and it
is an amazing achievement,” the
jury said.
777 South Broad received a Gold
Award in the Mixed-Use Develop-
ment category. Built on city-
owned land that had been vacant
for over a decade, 777 South
Broad is a vibrant mixed-use
“multi-family” development. It re-
placed a block-long mass of va-
cant and decaying row homes that
was intermittently a homeless des-
tination. Developed by Dranoff
Properties, the 85,355 square foot
site is comprised of a five-story
building containing 146 luxury loft
apartments, 191 parking spaces
and 18,835 square feet of ground
level shops and restaurants. The
removal of the blight at 777 and
the construction of a new housing
and retail services hub greatly en-
hances the neighborhood and ex-
pands the reach of new
development along S. Broad
Street, known as the “Avenue of
the Arts.”
“The building has boldly stretched
the reach of the Avenue of the Arts
into more transitional neighbor-
hoods. It’s a classic example of
successful urban infill,” the jury
said. “The project introduces high-
end market-rate housing in a
neighborhood surrounded by pub-
lic housing. Its gleaming presence
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along a key stretch the of the av-
enue is helping to transform a
space once abandoned and
blighted, making the avenue’s
southern end much more attrac-
tive, encouraging future develop-
ment.”
Master Plan for the Central
Delaware received a Gold Award
in the Plans & Planning category.
Produced by the Delaware River-
front Corporation, the plan pro-
vides a detailed blueprint for six
miles of the Delaware waterfront
through central Philadelphia, cov-
ering nearly 1,100 acres of land
and spanning a variety of uses
from vacant brownfields to active
industrial to new residential to
parkland. The plan envisions a re-
vitalized waterfront that both en-
hances the working aspects of the
river, such as the port facilities at
both the north and south ends of
the planning area, as well as new
mixed-use development that com-
plements the scale and character of
the existing Philadelphia neighbor-
hoods.
“The plan includes a highly-de-
tailed strategy of limited public in-
vestment that aims to begin the
transformation of the waterfront
through the development of im-
proved public space — such as the
Race Street Pier — at key loca-
tions in order to catalyze private
development on adjacent parcels,”
the jury said. “Combining a long-
term vision for the Delaware River
waterfront with a practical under-
standing of funding realities, the
plan is a superb example of com-
prehensive, farsighted and prag-
matic urban planning.”
30th Street Main Post Office Ren-
ovation received a Commonwealth
Award in the Commercial Projects
category. This project, designed by
Bohlin, Cywinski, Jackson and de-
veloped by Brandywine Realty
Trust, is a prime example of adap-
tive reuse, involving the rehabilita-
tion of the 926,000-square-foot,
5-story Main Post Office. While
preserving a significant historical
treasure, the project will have a
catalytic impact on future develop-
ment in West Philadelphia. The fa-
cility will house a major federal
agency employing over 5,000 peo-
ple, bring new vitality, business
opportunities and improved secu-
rity to the neighborhood. The
Main Post Office is located near
West Philadelphia’s principal
transportation hub, which offers
accessible public transport to the
agency’s employees.
“A significant achievement-the
sizable cost and imposing footprint
of building made it very difficult
project, and if the opportunity had
not been seized as the Postal Serv-
ice was leaving, the building likely
would have been vacant for many
years,” the jury said. “Instead it
brought a federal workforce facil-
ity to the city, with resultant im-
pact on tax base.”
Race Street Pier received a Com-
monwealth award under the Public
Infrastructure Project category.
Developed by the Delaware River-
front Corp., this project is a one-
acre park created on a pier located
on the Delaware River at Race
Street adjacent to the Old City sec-
tion of Philadelphia. The pier, once
used for both recreation and indus-
try, has sat vacant for a many
years, becoming overgrown with
plants while structurally decaying.
The park’s immediate vicinity is
largely commercial, with hotels,
office space, and restaurants. The
formerly vacant municipal pier has
been repurposed as stunning pub-
lic recreation and green space.
“By catalyzing development on
nearby parcels and drawing visi-
tors to the park and other water-
front destinations, the Race Street
Pier is already showing that it is
successfully transforming and re-
vitalizing the waterfront into a vi-
brant place for visitors and
businesses, and nearby residents,”
the jury said.
Pembroke North Condominiums
received a Commonwealth Award
under the Housing and Commu-
nity Institution Projects category.
Situated in close proximity to two
regional rail stations, this condo-
minium project was built on a
Brownfield site in Wayne. A
LEED-certified Green Building,
Pembroke North combines out-
standing design elements with cut-
ting edge energy efficiency
features, including 60 geothermal
wells drilled 600 feet deep. Devel-
oped by the Razak Co., this project
exemplifies successful suburban
infill redevelopment.
“Reusing this suburban site for a
transit-oriented redevelopment
project make this project worthy
of award-and the retail, dining,
and personal care amenities of
Wayne’s central business district
all can be accessed without the use
of a car,” the Jury noted. “Served
by two regional rail lines, and at
the nexus between residential and
commercial districts, this project
successfully brings condominium
living to the suburban historic
6 | THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD 25 OCTOBER, 2011
Main Line,” the jury emphasized.
Norris Apartments received a
“Building a More Perfect Com-
monwealth” Award for model proj-
ects that are still under
construction. This project, which
sits one block from the Temple
SEPTA regional-rail station, is a
model of infill development and
transit-oriented development. De-
veloped by the Philadelphia Hous-
ing Authority and designed by
Blackney Hayes, the project is part
of a larger development strategy
for the neighborhood, coordinating
with a private development that
has proposed market rate home-
ownership, commercial develop-
ment and student housing.
Development of this plan was
done with the City Planning Com-
mission’s input and advice, based
on the overall neighborhood strat-
egy to develop appropriately dense
housing that could maximize the
transit-oriented nature of commu-
nity.
10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania is
the leading advocate in Pennsylva-
nia for responsible and efficient
land use. Our vision is to have a
positive impact on the built and
natural environment through effi-
cient land use. Founded in South-
eastern Pennsylvania in 1998,
10,000 Friends has aligned and
supported organizations and indi-
viduals from across the state com-
mitted to land use policies and
actions that enable Pennsylvania to
strengthen its diverse urban, subur-
ban, and rural communities and re-
duce wasteful and inefficient land
consumption.
The Institute of Contemporary Art
at the University of Pennsylvania,
has chosen
Anthony Elms as associate curator.
Anthony has worked as an inde-
pendent curator and writer, and he
was assistant director of Gallery
400 at the University of Illinois at
Chicago for six years. He edits and
is the curator of WhiteWalls, an al-
ternative space for artists’‘ publi-
cation projects founded in the
1970s. Anthony is just completing
work as part of the organizational
team behind this year’s PER-
FORMA visual art performance
biennial in New York.
“It is common to think of muse-
ums like the ICA as non-collect-
ing, but that isn’t true,” Anthony
said. “They do not have art ob-
jects, but they collect histories and
experiences with the artists that
have exhibited. In that sense, I
could not be happier to join a mu-
seum with the distinguished and
energetic collection of the ICA.”
“I am looking forward to having
Anthony’s vision, and his passion
for publications, enrich the work
of our stellar curatorial team,” said
Robert Chaney, interim director.
Anthony’s recent projects include
Blast Counterblast; More AliveThan Those Who Made Them;Glenn Ligon / A People on theCove and Unicorn Basking in theLight of Three Glowing Suns.He received a BFA in painting
from Michigan State University
and an MFA from the University
of Chicago, and he continues to
exhibit as an artist.
ICA Names Anthony Helms As Curator
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