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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.

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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

[email protected].

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


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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