tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835211806124534318.comments2008-11-30T21:49:56.712-05:00Patrick T. Hoffmannoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835211806124534318.post-44804319214140489252008-11-30T21:49:00.000-05:002008-11-30T21:49:00.000-05:00I got to see César Peli when he came to Drexel to speak to the Great Works Symposium "Skyscraper" class (co-sponsored AIA) event. He was really a nice guy and I asked him a bunch of questions and inquired about internships. I followed up with his office, but didn't follow through, as a (failing) engineering freshman with no car or place to stay in New Haven, I doubt I would have got anything."Taylor Browne"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04727657865929763974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835211806124534318.post-5968828600312212482008-11-30T21:42:00.000-05:002008-11-30T21:42:00.000-05:00The "Gentleman's Agreement" regarding building height was never formally in the city's code."Taylor Browne"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04727657865929763974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835211806124534318.post-64677147202589992392008-11-21T14:15:00.000-05:002008-11-21T14:15:00.000-05:00The bridge is scheduled to close as of December 8, 2008.Bridgethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17697887318463670904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835211806124534318.post-14033348767662345842008-11-13T20:00:00.000-05:002008-11-13T20:00:00.000-05:00Odd thing ... I swear some of the items on this list remind me of what you are supposed to check when looking for signs of depression...<BR/><BR/>maybe old people who get alzheimer's are just depressed?<BR/><BR/>I know ... the above is silly and not medical.ARCKTIPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01293449426002910841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835211806124534318.post-31533292925958821572008-11-13T19:58:00.000-05:002008-11-13T19:58:00.000-05:00Nick...<BR/>thought you might like to see what I left on Inga's page... (there were some truly odd comments...mostly from one individual)<BR/><BR/>" I'll admit ... I don't follow any logic in some of the earlier statements posted here.<BR/><BR/> Still, I am curious why no one has commented on the interplay that might occur between the added casino and the current expansion of the convention center?<BR/><BR/> I am not a fan of the area of the city under discussion. I have lived by it for a year now and known it for longer. In many ways it reminds me of areas of New York City along 8th avenue south of Columbus Circle. Areas that experienced remarkable cleaning, reuse, and growth following the mid 80's.<BR/><BR/> I would gladly welcome such a revitalization of the area surrounding 11th and Market ...unfortunately I do not believe such will be the result of adding a casino.<BR/><BR/> I hold this opinion for a number of reasons: one reason, is that the history of the social elements surrounding American casinos (particularly slot only casinos) are known to be some of the worst in urban history, and second ...there is a commuter rail line that runs through and stops within the bounds of this district. This rail line has always been a matter of dispute with regards to the success of whatever use-type inhabits those buildings, whether it is a "ghetto" mall or a casino.<BR/><BR/> Those reasons aside, I believe the greater issue is the level of disarray and lifelessness that has plagued this district ever since the move of our city financial centers from south broad street to Market, west of city hall. Such a move effectively created a no man's land to the east of city hall extending as far as our old city and its historic district, which then and now effectively serves as an amusement park for thousands of tourists who want to "see" how our nations founders lived and to "see" where the roots of our nation's commitment to individual freedoms lay.<BR/><BR/> Ultimately, the casino will happen. And it should not be a matter for racial slights or affirmations. It should be addressed for what it is, a business move designed to bring money into our city and into our state. More than likely, Hotels will invest in the area ...and maybe, just maybe some wise introduction of a few mixed-use residential buildings will lead to a successful revitalization along the Market Street corridor from 12th to 9th Streets.<BR/><BR/> Before the city allows the casino to move ahead it should focus on creating a master plan they will commit to following and completing. In the troubled economic times that we find ourselves ...to recklessly invest in something as known for societal failure as a casino is simply an ill-advised move on the part of the city. Our officials and planners need to treat this district as a programmatic whole and move past the black and white of green bills."ARCKTIPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01293449426002910841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835211806124534318.post-33415343695428506452008-11-13T19:55:00.000-05:002008-11-13T19:55:00.000-05:00Couldn't agree more. <BR/><BR/>-Nick<BR/><BR/><BR/>P.S. I'm adding your blog to the list of "favorite blogs" on the one I just started.Nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09880864058864800163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835211806124534318.post-87781204971629893982008-11-13T15:28:00.000-05:002008-11-13T15:28:00.000-05:00Here is UPenn's<BR/><BR/>2007-2008 Architecture Standing and Associated Faculty <BR/><BR/>*Indicates Professor Emeritus<BR/> <BR/>Department Chair: Detlef Mertins<BR/> <BR/>Tony Atkin<BR/>Cecil Balmond<BR/>John A. Bower, Jr.*<BR/>William W. Braham<BR/>Patricia Conway*<BR/>Lee Copeland*<BR/>Winka Dubbeldam<BR/>Homa Farjadi<BR/>Richard Farley, FAIA<BR/>Annette Fierro<BR/>Helene Furján<BR/>GARY HACK<BR/>Stephen Kieran<BR/>David Leatherbarrow<BR/>Ali M. Malkawi<BR/>Peter McCleary<BR/>Detlef Mertins<BR/>Enrique Norten<BR/>Stanislawa Nowicki*<BR/>Ali Rahim<BR/>Witold Rybczynski<BR/>Joseph Rykwert*<BR/>James Timberlake<BR/>Cathrine Veikos<BR/>Marion Weiss<BR/>Richard WesleyARCKTIPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01293449426002910841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835211806124534318.post-78882289549841380192008-11-11T14:44:00.000-05:002008-11-11T14:44:00.000-05:00In case you're unaware, the time 11:11 was chosen as a specific momento of the date upon which Veterans' Day occurs, November 11th. More traditionally, as Bridget mentions, festivities begin at the 11th hour of the day (11AM) as opposed to 11 at night; however, as this is not a holiday for which employers generally close business, the 22nd hour (11PM) will have to do for many.Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094291153819178288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835211806124534318.post-21052453959091227242008-11-03T13:06:00.000-05:002008-11-03T13:06:00.000-05:00"Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost."<BR/>- John Quincy AdamsARCKTIPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01293449426002910841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835211806124534318.post-86815722831327021432008-11-02T20:16:00.000-05:002008-11-02T20:16:00.000-05:00The last day to see the show is actually December 7, not in January. Sorry for the false info. Dec 3, Douglas Blau will be speaking for free at 7 pm at the ICA, which should be a fantastic lecture.Bridgethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17697887318463670904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835211806124534318.post-54029995903043908572008-11-02T13:48:00.000-05:002008-11-02T13:48:00.000-05:00Do you know the exact date the exhibit departs?Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094291153819178288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6835211806124534318.post-26706955730866012712008-11-01T17:43:00.000-04:002008-11-01T17:43:00.000-04:00Over 3 million fans flooded Philadelphia for the celebration. The mayor shut down SEPTA as a result and the traffic around the city was at a crawl for much of the day. One downtown worker commented that when he tried to find his way to the parade from work, he "simply couldn't get within 4 blocks of the event."Patrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01293449426002910841noreply@blogger.com