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[cpomp]

OPINION: The One Big Thing Missing From Allan Domb’s Plan to Grow the City | News | Philadelphia Magazine

Speaking of schools.

[kyb01]

Originally Posted by cpomp

OPINION: The One Big Thing Missing From Allan Domb’s Plan to Grow the City | News | Philadelphia Magazine

Speaking of schools.

I agree with everything he says.

[MarketStEl]

Originally Posted by kyb01

I agree with everything he says.

But as at least one commenter (not me, though I commented along the same lines) to that article pointed out, he's both left out some Philly magnet schools that belong on his list - and included one that's no longer in quite the exalted status he puts it, namely, Girls High.

The ones that are missing include Academy at Palumbo, GAMP, CAPA, Bodine - and Science Leadership Academy, which made Niche's top 20 in the state. (Masterman was No. 2, Central No. 13 and SLA No. 16.)

Which means that even though he's right, that commenter's note goes in the "the public schools aren't as bad as everyone says they are" file.

[kyb01]

Originally Posted by MarketStEl

But as at least one commenter (not me, though I commented along the same lines) to that article pointed out, he's both left out some Philly magnet schools that belong on his list - and included one that's no longer in quite the exalted status he puts it, namely, Girls High.

The ones that are missing include Academy at Palumbo, GAMP, CAPA, Bodine - and Science Leadership Academy, which made Niche's top 20 in the state. (Masterman was No. 2, Central No. 13 and SLA No. 16.)

Which means that even though he's right, that commenter's note goes in the "the public schools aren't as bad as everyone says they are" file.

Only he knows why he left those off his list. But maybe he was making a point of referencing "legacy" magnets first, that is ones that have illustrious histories as a start to begin the discussion.

You probably know that when Central went co-ed, Girls High suffered as a result.

[MarketStEl]

Originally Posted by kyb01

Only he knows why he left those off his list. But maybe he was making a point of referencing "legacy" magnets first, that is ones that have illustrious histories as a start to begin the discussion.

You probably know that when Central went co-ed, Girls High suffered as a result.

True.

But the reason for both comments was that his essay seemed to argue that there were no other schools in the district on the level of those three and that more were needed. More are needed, but there are others already.

[cpomp]

In Callowhill, a race to claim the last undeveloped scrap of Center City


I personally would love to see Callowhill become Philadelphia's version of Meatpacking/ Chelsea, a mix of old factory/ industrial structures, and new "star-chitecture" like you see along the highline in New York. I have a feeling it will turn out to be highly underwhelming (rowhouses, and 4 story duplexes) but one can only hope!

[BK_PHL_DEL]

Originally Posted by cpomp

I personally would love to see Callowhill become Philadelphia's version of Meatpacking/ Chelsea, a mix of old factory/ industrial structures, and new "star-chitecture" like you see along the highline in New York. I have a feeling it will turn out to be highly underwhelming (rowhouses, and 4 story duplexes) but one can only hope!

The demand to live in Philly isn't high enough at all to build the density that NYC has. Lack of job creation, the wage tax, poverty, etc, etc. are barriers to growth, which we have heard repeatedly on here. It really would be nice to have what you said, but instead we are stuck with parochial minded people who devote energy to issues like parking in the Broad St. median or the soda tax rather than to ways to actually advance the city.

[kyb01]

Originally Posted by cpomp

In Callowhill, a race to claim the last undeveloped scrap of Center City


I personally would love to see Callowhill become Philadelphia's version of Meatpacking/ Chelsea, a mix of old factory/ industrial structures, and new "star-chitecture" like you see along the highline in New York. I have a feeling it will turn out to be highly underwhelming (rowhouses, and 4 story duplexes) but one can only hope!

Well, yes, minus all the obnoxious people who have made the High Line absolutely the last place I want to walk on or be in NYC. lol.

Look, try not to be Debby Downer about this. Whatever happens in Callowhill and the Rail Park will be 100% better than what's going on now.

There's nothing wrong with rowhouses. I forget now who said this but having so many rowhouses of similar heights in Phila. could present an amazing opportunity to install solar panels on hundreds of their roofs. I really liked that idea: a huge array of solar panels.

[cpomp]

Originally Posted by BK_PHL_DEL

The demand to live in Philly isn't high enough at all to build the density that NYC has. Lack of job creation, the wage tax, poverty, etc, etc. are barriers to growth, which we have heard repeatedly on here. It really would be nice to have what you said, but instead we are stuck with parochial minded people who devote energy to issues like parking in the Broad St. median or the soda tax rather than to ways to actually advance the city.

Agreed, most of the development is unrealsitic in any city outside of NYC, but Philadelphia could certainly strive for more then the status quo. But I do agree, height, parking, etc. will be the focal point of the upcoming projects.

Originally Posted by kyb01

Well, yes, minus all the obnoxious people who have made the High Line absolutely the last place I want to walk on or be in NYC. lol.

Look, try not to be Debby Downer about this. Whatever happens in Callowhill and the Rail Park will be 100% better than what's going on now.

There's nothing wrong with rowhouses. I forget now who said this but having so many rowhouses of similar heights in Phila. could present an amazing opportunity to install solar panels on hundreds of their roofs. I really liked that idea: a huge array of solar panels.

I agree with you too, I only go to the High Line super early or right before closing because of the mass amounts of tourists.

Hopefully, I would love to see some groundbreaking designs, not necessarily skysrapers, just high-quality designs.

[AJNEOA]

Philly's Rail Park doesn't need to be accompanied by NYC level density or development. But it could use to have some unique architecture and character that doesn't exist elsewhere. I love rowhouses, but this is downtown and street-facing garage rowhomes selling for $600k+ would suck the life out of that area IMO.