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Cool event alert! Come out this Saturday, November

Cool event alert! Come out this Saturday, November 2nd for what is hoped to be the first of many First Saturday on Pine Street events, anchored by the People's Gallery. Scan the QR code to learn more.

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The WSWCA zoning committee will be hosting its Oct

The WSWCA zoning committee will be hosting its October meeting on Tuesday, October 22 at 7pm
via Zoom.

912-918 Walnut Street (in the strip with the Wawa and Sweetgreen)

Application:
For the use as a take out restaurant
Referral:
Proposed use, take-out restaurant requires special exception approval within the Chestnut and
Walnut Street Area, West control district

247 S Warnock Street
(No Street View Available)
Application:
For the erection of an addition at the rear third floor level of an existing attached structure.
Refusal:
Where a rear wall does not meet a rear yard minimum depth requirement, a vertical extension of that wall is an increase of that specific nonconformity, and is not permitted. Vertical extensions of a rear building wall that do not comply with minimum required rear yard minimum depth or yard
areas must meet the requirements in Tables 14-701-1 through 14-701-3.
Per Table 14-701-1 Note [7] In the RSA-5 district, the minimum rear yard depth for lots equal to or less than 45 ft. in depth shall be 7 ft. Whereas the proposed addition provides a 5'8" rear yard setback, which is prohibited.

Find the Zoom link for this meeting on our Calendar at Link in Bio!

We want you to attend our town hall with Councilme

We want you to attend our town hall with Councilmember Squilla tonight at 6pm at Voyeur. There will be seating at the venue, and all questions will be asked and answered until 7:30.

The 76 Place Deep Dive presentation is now availab

The 76 Place Deep Dive presentation is now available on our YouTube channel, YouTube.com/@wswca , or at link in bio.

Join and in person meeting with our District 1 Cou

Join and in person meeting with our District 1 Councilmember Mark Squilla to talk about the upcoming introduction of legislation for 76 Place. The meeting location is Voyeur, 1221 St. James St.

-Doors open at 5:30
-Please arrive early so we can begin on time
-This meeting is meant for residents of Washington Square West. Please bring ID that shows a zip code of 19107, 19147, or 19106 (7th and 8th Streets and cross streets between)
-Holding signs and banners is not permitted
-Please use the Google form to submit questions ahead of the meeting
-Voyeur will not be open or operating during the Town Hall

Submit questions ahead of the meeting using the form at link in bio.

Alert! 13th Street will be closed between Locust a

Alert! 13th Street will be closed between Locust and Walnut "on Saturday".

Alert! Today is the Philly Bike Ride! Many streets will have rolling closures!

Today! Thursday, October 17th, @philaotis the WS

Today! Thursday, October 17th, @philaotis the WSWCA, and Society Hill Civic invite you to an open house to learn about safety upgrades to the Spruce and Pine street bike lanes. Drop in and find out more from 7-8:30 pm. See you there!

The Washington Square West Civic Association invit

The Washington Square West Civic Association invites you to a town hall meeting with Councilmember Mark Squilla on Monday, October 21st from 6-7:30pm. The meeting will be in person on Jefferson Campus, exact building location to be announced.

This town hall meeting is for the community to ask questions and get clarity about the upcoming 76 Place legislation and what that means for our community.

We anticipate that many people will have the same question. Please submit your questions prior to the town hall using the form found at link in bio.

Doors open at 5:30.

The WSWCA is working for you! We are hosting, co-

The WSWCA is working for you! We are hosting, co-hosting, or sponsoring 5 events over the next 8 days! Mark your calendars to attend some or all of these important community events!

Tuesday, Oct 15, 12:30-3, Wash West Knits.
Wednesday, Oct 16, 7-8:30, 76 Place Studies +CBA Deep Dive
Thursday, Oct 17, 7-8:30pm, OTIS Bike Lane Safety Updates Open House
Monday, Oct 21, 6-7:30pm, Town Hall Meeting with Councilman Squilla on proposed 76 Place legislation.
Tuesday, Oct 22, 7pm, Zoning Committee

Links for all zooms and this same information can be found on our Calendar at Link in Bio.

The Washington Square West Civic Association and t

The Washington Square West Civic Association and the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation invite you and the communities you represent to listen in to an analysis of the City-commissioned impact studies for 76 Place, plus information to help break down the Mayor’s CBA.

The program will be presented by the research committee of the Save Chinatown coalition:

Dr. Sonya Chen- post-doctoral fellow, Asian American Studies, University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Rosie Mae Henson - Senior Researcher, American I statutes for Research
Alix Jin - PhD candidate in history- Princeton University
Jeremy Wollin - PhD candidate in Architecture, university of Pennsylvania

Followed by a Q and A session with those researchers and the following experts:

Domenic Vitiello- Assistant Professor of City & Regional Planning at the University of Pennsylvania
Arthur Acolin- Associate Professor and Bob Filley Endowed Chair in the Runstad Department of Real Estate in the College of Built Environments at the University of Washington
Lawrence Moy - Former Street Commissioner, City of Philadelphia (retired)
Dr. Mary Yee holds degrees from Princeton University in East Asian Studies and the University of Pennsylvania in City Planning and TESOL.

Participants are encouraged to register for the Zoom ahead of time, as there is a limit of 300 participants. During registration, participants can indicate if they need Mandarin interpretation for the program.

The link for registration can be found at Link in Bio. The Zoom link can be found on our calendar at Link in Bio.

The WSWCA zoning committee will be hosting its Oct

The WSWCA zoning committee will be hosting its October meeting on Tuesday, October 22 at 7pm
via Zoom.

912-918 Walnut Street (in the strip with the Wawa and Sweetgreen)

Application:
For the use as a take out restaurant
Referral:
Proposed use, take-out restaurant requires special exception approval within the Chestnut and
Walnut Street Area, West control district

247 S Warnock Street
(No Street View Available)
Application:
For the erection of an addition at the rear third floor level of an existing attached structure.
Refusal:
Where a rear wall does not meet a rear yard minimum depth requirement, a vertical extension of that wall is an increase of that specific nonconformity, and is not permitted. Vertical extensions of a rear building wall that do not comply with minimum required rear yard minimum depth or yard
areas must meet the requirements in Tables 14-701-1 through 14-701-3.
Per Table 14-701-1 Note [7] In the RSA-5 district, the minimum rear yard depth for lots equal to or less than 45 ft. in depth shall be 7 ft. Whereas the proposed addition provides a 5'8" rear yard setback, which is prohibited.

Find the Zoom link for this meeting on our Calendar at Link in Bio!

Voting is our civic duty! Be sure you have everyth

Voting is our civic duty! Be sure you have everything you need to cast your ballot by mail or in person.

Get ready for OURFest, October 11-13th! Please be

Get ready for OURFest, October 11-13th! Please be ready for brief street closures on Saturday, and look out for posted NO PARKING signs on your block for Sunday! Check this map to see which streets may be affected.

OURfest, which stands for “Our Uniting Resilience,” commemorates National Coming Out Day and LGBTQIA+ History Month by bringing together the community for a weekend full of activities, performances, and celebrations. This event aims to amplify the voices of LGBTQIA+ individuals, honor their diverse experiences, and foster a spirit of inclusivity and solidarity.

National Coming Out Parade:

Kicking off on Saturday, October 12th, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, the parade will feature a colorful display of curated floats, community organizations, and live performances. Participants will march from 5th and Market to Broad and Locust, showcasing the vibrancy and diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community.

National Coming Out Festival & Resource Fair:

On Sunday, October 13th, from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm, the Gayborhood will come alive with one of the largest outdoor festivals of the year. The event will include a resource fair, family-friendly programming, food trucks, beer gardens, and multiple performance stages featuring local artists, entertainers, and community speakers.

The WSWCA and @chinatownpcdc invite you to an exp

The WSWCA and @chinatownpcdc invite you to an exploration of the City commissioned 76 Place Impact Studies on Wednesday, October 16th from 7-8:30pm. The Research, Technical, and Planning Committee of the Save Chinatown Coalition will be guiding us through the studies to help answer questions and gain a better understanding of what the impact studies really tell us. This meeting is open to anyone. Please join us via Zoom. You can find the Zoom link on our calendar at link in bio.

Next Thursday, October 17th, @philaotis the WSWCA

Next Thursday, October 17th, @philaotis the WSWCA, and Society Hill Civic invite you to an open house to learn about safety upgrades to the Spruce and Pine street bike lanes. Drop in and find out more from 7-8:30 pm. See you there!

Join the Wash West Knits fiber works group on Octo

Join the Wash West Knits fiber works group on October 15th! Share your projects and tips with neighbors at Yarnphoria, 1020 Pine Street, from 12:30-2 every third Tuesday!

Tune in to our October Board Meeting at 7pm on Tue

Tune in to our October Board Meeting at 7pm on Tuesday, October 8th.

Alia Boynton from The People's Gallery will stop by to tell us about an upcoming First Saturdays on Pine event.

We will also hear from Representatives for Emma Chappell, the first African American woman to form a Commercial Bank in the United States which was owned and operated by minorities will be presenting at the WSWCA board meeting on Tuesday October, 8th. Mrs. Chappell’s first bank was located at 714 Market St. and during her tenure she grew the Bank rapidly to 7 branches in a few years. This gained the attention of the Blue-Chip Enterprises and the U.S, Chamber of Commerce.

Her family is seeking to rename Market Street from 7th and 8th Streets in her honor to recognize her as a pioneer/trailblazer in our city. They are working with the Offices of Councilmembers Kendra Brooks and Mark Squilla to secure a renaming of that block in Emma Chappell's honor.

Find the zoom link on our calendar at link in bio.

More great goodies on 1100 Block of Rodman and 12t

More great goodies on 1100 Block of Rodman and 12th and Waverly!

Come out and get some new-to-you goods! Eleanor on

Come out and get some new-to-you goods! Eleanor on Hutchinson has a cool collection of vintage items! Records and clothing on Clinton! Baby gear and a great bike on Lombard!

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