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Old 07-05-2010, 12:13 PM
 
Location: The canyon (with my pistols and knife)
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The towns in the Monongahela River valley have had several decades to get their **** together. They have largely failed to do so. "Outsiders" couldn't possibly do any worse.
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Old 07-05-2010, 12:24 PM
 
Location: South Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA
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This nut is even against the Mon-Fayette expressway linking to the parkway in Braddock because some of his town's "ancient ruins" might be torn down...
Oh yeah, because the MFE (add an "R" at the end of that abbreviation and you have my sentiments about it) would actually help out steel towns like Braddock, Rankin, and Hazelwood just like the Parkway North helped out the North Side neighborhoods, Reserve Twp., Perry, etc.

And to think people call the North Shore Connector a boondoggle...
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Old 07-05-2010, 02:23 PM
 
Location: Portland, OR
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And what is up with the love for the old ugly factory buildings? I don't understand the reason why this region doesn't want those things torn down. You see it all over the area, these ugly abandoned factories by rivers. Tear it down and build a park or upscale housing/retail.
If they can fix an old factory and make them into nice lofts, why not? If they are falling apart and are beyond repair, I say by all means tear it down.
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Old 07-05-2010, 06:50 PM
 
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The MFE is a terrible idea all around, and would be particularly bad for places like Braddock.
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Old 07-05-2010, 07:54 PM
 
Location: The canyon (with my pistols and knife)
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Well then, if we're not going to build the Mon-Fayette Expressway, can we at least WIDEN THE ****ING PARKWAY WEST?! Even if it means diverting the extra lanes off through the West End and over the West End Bridge, WIDEN IT!
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Old 07-06-2010, 09:02 AM
 
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Besides, I don't think Levi's would be centering their new ad campaign around Braddock without someone like Fetterman getting the attention he has.
Info on the campaign and what Levi's is doing in Braddock

And the beautifully done commercial
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Old 07-06-2010, 03:38 PM
 
Location: Kittanning
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To think that he wants to "save" all those rundown homes and buildings is laughable. Braddock will never, ever be what it was. Sure, some historic buildings can be salvaged, but to save the houses...is he serious?!?! What's the demand for a 2 BR 985sqft home in Braddock that needs about $120k worth of repairs? If he had any sense at all he would take some of the money he's mooched off of the gov't and foundations to tear down those homes. Then he'd spend the rest of his time trying to get real estate companies and a few local businesses to build some cheap townhouses and a few stores there to get things rolling again.
I admire Fetterman and think he is doing a great job bringing attention to a neglected town. I also agree with Fetterman about saving the existing structures -- enough have been demolished.

Those 2 BR, 985 sq ft homes are very economical to own. I have one of my own in McKees Rocks. It was a full rehab when I bought it (for practically nothing). I have about $18,000 into it altogether, and it has turned into a very nice home that I can be proud of.

These communities are great for people who want to save money and also feel like they are giving back to their community.
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Old 07-06-2010, 03:41 PM
 
Location: Kittanning
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And what is up with the love for the old ugly factory buildings? I don't understand the reason why this region doesn't want those things torn down. You see it all over the area, these ugly abandoned factories by rivers. Tear it down and build a park or upscale housing/retail.
Because those historic factory buildings are uniquely Pittsburgh, and part of the city's unique historic past and industrial ambience.

They are so much more interesting than your typical vinyl village or sterile big box retail.

But if you don't get it, you don't get it.
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Old 07-06-2010, 03:45 PM
 
Location: Kittanning
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That is a fantastic commercial. It's one of the best commercials I have ever seen! I wish they would do one for McKees Rocks, too.


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Besides, I don't think Levi's would be centering their new ad campaign around Braddock without someone like Fetterman getting the attention he has.
Info on the campaign and what Levi's is doing in Braddock

And the beautifully done commercial
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Old 07-06-2010, 04:08 PM
 
Location: Marshall-Shadeland, Pittsburgh, PA
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I admire Fetterman and think he is doing a great job bringing attention to a neglected town. I also agree with Fetterman about saving the existing structures -- enough have been demolished.

Those 2 BR, 985 sq ft homes are very economical to own. I have one of my own in McKees Rocks. It was a full rehab when I bought it (for practically nothing). I have about $18,000 into it altogether, and it has turned into a very nice home that I can be proud of.

These communities are great for people who want to save money and also feel like they are giving back to their community.
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Because those historic factory buildings are uniquely Pittsburgh, and part of the city's unique historic past and industrial ambience.

They are so much more interesting than your typical vinyl village or sterile big box retail.

But if you don't get it, you don't get it.
A man after my own heart! (Sigh!)
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