Philadelphia 2035 (York, Delta: airline, restaurants, prices)

[kyb01]

Originally Posted by cpomp

I don't hate any of them, its corporate America. But I don't praise any of them either. I actually try to avoid shopping on Amazon.

I think because Comcast is more customer service oriented (which they have struggled in), it makes them more susceptible to hate.

I wish people would be slightly more appreciative that they have planted major roots in Philadelphia, they could have easily left for New York years ago.

Given that NBC is hqr'd in NY they kinda are already.

[kyb01]

Originally Posted by thedirtypirate

Two different markets. Scannepieco’s towers have focused on a very small ultra rich niche market. His condos are ungodly expensive.

273 apartments is a different type development aimed at a wider group of people.

I’m more curious about what the prices end up being for the Jewelers Row Tower and how they compare to scannepieco’s prices.

Depending upon what happens with the trade war, steel pricing, availability of it and other construction materials some of these projects may be stalled or may never happen. I can think of two announced projects right now where there is no physical evidence of anything going on: nw corner of 13th and Market(currently a parking lot) and the conversion of a parking garage on N. Broad St, south of Race.

[cpomp]

Originally Posted by kyb01

You champion more people with means populating the Philadelphia area and city. So do I. But are you opposed to how many of those people got the wealth they have? I honestly want to know how you square that with the view that corporations are evil. Hence investing in them is evil or making money through them, as many retirees like me are doing, is participating in evil.

What I DO want them to do, though, is pay more taxes.

Profit=happiness=morality.

Anyways, the fact that Amazon will get away with whatever stunt it is trying to pull with its "HQ2" nonsense is an example. One of the worlds richest most and most prominent companies is holding cities (many are financially strapped) against the wall.

[cpomp]

Originally Posted by kyb01

Depending upon what happens with the trade war, steel pricing, availability of it and other construction materials some of these projects may be stalled or may never happen. I can think of two announced projects right now where there is no physical evidence of anything going on: nw corner of 13th and Market(currently a parking lot) and the conversion of a parking garage on N. Broad St, south of Race.

That garage on Broad project was first announced years ago, I think was just a dud, not a inclination of the larger picture.

The office tower at 13th and Market I assume you mean? Didn't the owner/ developer need substantial tenants before construction could commence?

[cpomp]

Originally Posted by kyb01

Given that NBC is hqr'd in NY they kinda are already.

And NBC isn't going anywhere unfortunately.

Originally Posted by thedirtypirate

Two different markets. Scannepieco’s towers have focused on a very small ultra rich niche market. His condos are ungodly expensive.

273 apartments is a different type development aimed at a wider group of people.

I’m more curious about what the prices end up being for the Jewelers Row Tower and how they compare to scannepieco’s prices.

That is true. This Sheraton tower would probably compete more with Toll Brothers tower, and Scannepieco's new tower will compete with the Laurel.

I could see the Toll Tower starting in the $700k range, with most in the $1-2M bracket.

[kyb01]

Originally Posted by cpomp

Profit=happiness=morality.

Anyways, the fact that Amazon will get away with whatever stunt it is trying to pull with its "HQ2" nonsense is an example. One of the worlds richest most and most prominent companies is holding cities (many are financially strapped) against the wall.

Since it's been nearly a year since that began it does, increasingly, feel like a stunt.

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Would-be police HQ site at West Philly insurance building to become public health campus

http://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-phill...ally-happening

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Originally Posted by cpomp

Would-be police HQ site at West Philly insurance building to become public health campus

Delayed For Years, Philadelphia's 2nd Casino is Finally Happening - OCF Realty

The possible CHOP expansion in there is interesting since the newish CHOP Karabots Center is a couple of blocks away.

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Opening date announced for Cherry Street Pier, bringing a massive gathering space to the Delaware River waterfront

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https://www.phillymag.com/foobooz/20...y-hospitality/

Nice article about Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran. They have created quite an empire.