Recent comments in /f/philadelphia

RoverTheMonster t1_j9goky7 wrote

Wow I bet the people occupying these short term rentals will be so excited to walk to Sixers games

EDIT: Wait, how has no one commented on the fact that it’s being named “The Jaan at Center City”? Is this supposed to be some stylized version of “jawn”? If so, that’s some John Morgan level bullshit

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RoughRhinos OP t1_j9gnow1 wrote

Couldn't they maintain the amount of parking with a parking garage or underground parking with grocery store and apartments on top? People aren't saying rip up your McMansion or put a 10 story unit on a suburban block but instead why not turn under-utilized space into apartments. Then people have the option to choose either.

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ComoSeaYeah t1_j9glk8j wrote

What it’s supposed to mean in its unofficial designation is that the mayor of the city/town (who also oversees the police force and can set a tone — if said police force respects and follow the mayor’s orders) will not actively prioritize arresting (or harassing) and deporting undocumented immigrants for things that would be a slap on the wrist for folks who are documented or were born here. Like a broken car tail light or some such.

The gop effectively decided to use the designation as a pretense for their little reverse freedom ride PR stunts, which, by all accounts from anyone with an ounce of compassion, are cruel if not downright sociopathic. But damn smart politics, amirite? /s

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