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Fumo's Anti-Philly Bill PDF Print E-mail
Written by Hallwatch and NABR   
Wednesday, 27 September 2006

Here is an action alert from Hallwatch and NABR:
Senator Vincent Fumo is pushing an amendment to the Gaming Act that would take away the City's right to set and enforce zoning and safety rules on casinos. Fumo's amendment would also strip residents of their right to be heard on the design and operation of the casinos at a zoning hearing.
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McMenamins: Unique Chain PDF Print E-mail
Written by Caryn Hunt   
Thursday, 14 September 2006

StFrancisHotel
McMenamins Old St. Francis School Hotel
Oregon natives Mike and Brian McMenamin have redefined the chain operation. In fact, they've stood it on its ear. As the Northwest's fourth largest brewer of boutique beers, operating over fifty establishments in Oregon and Washington, and with sales estimated by CNN at $70-80 million last year, the McMenamin brothers seem to have developed a winning formula. But the intangibles the McMenamins bring to each enterprise- their commitment to their patrons, to historic preservation, to earth-friendly processes, and above all, to fun- cannot be bottled and are the true secrets to their lasting success.

 
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Six Steps to Zoning Reform, Part 1 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Caryn Hunt   
Friday, 11 August 2006

Vern Anastasio
Community Activist Vern Anastasio
Vern Anastasio is no stranger to reform issues in Philadelphia. A native Philadelphian with a twelve-year history in community politics, and understanding from the inside out of the obstacles that confront small business owners and families trying to raise kids in Philadelphia, he has advocated tirelessly to build the best possible Philadelphia for residents. I interviewed Anastasio where he works in the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.

Throughout the summer, Anastasio hosted public forums to explore the major problems with zoning and development in the city, and to find solutions. He's come up with a very sane, six point plan to reform the zoning and development process.

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Six Steps to Zoning Reform, Part 2 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Caryn Hunt   
Thursday, 10 August 2006

Last week was Part 1 of my interview with community activist Vern Anastasio, where we talked about some of the steps that need to be taken to promote true zoning and development reform in Philadelphia. The interview continues in Part 2:

I was alarmed to read about the recent rulings that stripped taxpayers and certain citizen associations of standing to appeal zoning decisions. How do these decisions upset the climate for meaningful zoning reform?
There's a long history with this. Back in 2001, City Council tried to shove Bill 629, which was later called the billboard bill, down the throats of neighborhood groups. Hundreds of neighborhood groups rallied and fought it tooth and nail. And we won.
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Hallwatch: Keeping An Eye on City Hall PDF Print E-mail
Written by Caryn Hunt   
Monday, 07 August 2006

Edmund Goppelt of Hallwatch
Edmund Goppelt of Hallwatch.org
In 2001, inspired by citizen activism and the effectiveness of old-fashioned letter writing campaigns, web publisher Edmund Goppelt started Hallwatch to provide information about Philadelphia politics and policies to the city's citizens. Hallwatch informs Philadelphians about issues being decided in City Council, provides city real estate and tax information, and offers a faxbank where residents can type in their zip code and write letters to their representatives, all the way up to the Governor, and send them, free, with the click of a button. It is an empowering tool for citizens.
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