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Notes from the Consolidation Meeting
March 11, 2004
 Representatives
from each of the community forums met on March 11, 2004 at the offices
of UC Green to consolidate work produced by the four principle forums.
Working from the combined
list of principles (Word format) they developed a framework
for the draft
principles (Word format). This framework follows.
40th Street: Creating unity while maintaining
diversity
Urban mix:
Promote and sustain a rich urban mix of people, cultures, class,
race and gender with shops, services, arts and culture that reflects
a vibrant sense of place.
* People
* Class
* Gender
* Shops
* Retail/housing
* Diversity
Connections:
40th street is a place that connects people and communities through
social, educational, and cultural synergy.
[blurring distinctions between people and institutions; blurring
geographic ends
[public space -v- controlled space
[transportation, pedestrian friendly, public transportation, cars
* The different ends of the corridor
* Existing systems (political, social, community)
* Among groups of people
* Avenues of communication
* Cross-cultural
Equitable economic development that supports business:
Promote a strong equitable business environment for both existing
and new businesses on the corridor.
* Small businesses
* Existing businesses
* Living wages
* Local people and businesses
Quality of Life:
To improve and maintain the safety and cleanliness of the corridor
as a basis for reinforcing its [sic] ____ and vibrant nature.
* Safety
* Lighting
* Junkies and panhandlers
* Traffic light timing
* Accessibility
* Streetscape
Destination/unique:
40th street is defined by a diversity of uses and customers that
celebrates the West Philly character of the corridor.
* Trolley
* Plaza
* Street life
* 24/7
* Kids
Sustain the process:
Create a community-based process that will ensure continued consultation,
communication, dialogue and promotion to sustain a viable vision
for the future.
* Communications
* Public relations
* community meetings
* Networking
* Cross-cultural
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