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Do you have friends and neighbors that like to sta

Do you have friends and neighbors that like to stay in the know, but don't use social media? Luckily, they can visit www.washwestcivic.org and scroll to the bottom of the home page and find all our social media posts! Our social media posts are generally the most up to date information we have to share.

Spring has officially sprung! And we are getting

Spring has officially sprung! And we are getting ready for the second annual WSWCA Plant Exchange at Kahn Park! Join the WSWCA, your neighbors, and representatives from other organizations and businesses at Kahn Park from 9am to 1pm to trade cuttings, plants, seeds, tools and containers to freshen up your windowsill or garden. No need to register, just come by!

Womp wommmmp POSTPONED! The Zoning Walk will be r

Womp wommmmp POSTPONED! The Zoning Walk will be rescheduled due to conflicts within the Planning Commision office- they now need to attend budget hearings, so we will have to meet up with them later. You can still register for the walk and get notified by email when it is rescheduled, or keep tabs on WSWCA communications to find out the new date and time when it is announced.

On Tuesday March 28 at 9am, Councilman Squilla; An

On Tuesday March 28 at 9am, Councilman Squilla; Anne Fadullon, Director of Planning; Eleanor Sharpe, Deputy of Director of Planning and other members of the planning commission will be touring parts of Washington Square West to review some of the proposed zoning changes. The primary focus of the tour will be the areas bounded by Juniper Street, 12 th Street, Walnut Street and Pine Street. Several properties in this area have a proposed downzoning from CMX-5 to CMX-4. The tour will be leaving from Juniper and Walnut Streets at 9am.

Register for the walk by finding the registration link on the calendar entry for the event at link in bio!

Following is a link to the map that was presented in January. The planning commission has received all comments from the neighborhood that were stated at the January presentations. After the March 28 tour of the neighborhood, the planning commission will consider all comments as well as their own observations and they will revise the map as deemed appropriate. Once the civic association has received the map, we will share it with the community and schedule additional presentations.
Interactive Map:
https://bit.ly/wash_west_remap_2023

Here is a quick zoning guide for better understanding the zoning classifications.
https://bit.ly/phl_zoningquickguide_2022

The Planning Commission provided the WSWCA with a list of all properties that are being considered for
rezoning. That list can be found within the event description of the calendar entry for the event at link in bio.

Head over to our monthly Board Meeting at 7pm to h

Head over to our monthly Board Meeting at 7pm to hear about 13th Streep repaving updates and hear from Rep Ben Waxman!

Tonight! Spring is just around the corner, and all

Tonight!
Spring is just around the corner, and all kinds of things are gearing up. Join the WSWCA to hear from Jeannette Brugger, OTIS Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator to hear about the re-launch of the much delayed 13th Street repaving project. Meet us on Zoom at 7pm, Tuesday, March 14th. Links for meetings can always be found on our calendar at link in bio.

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Spring is just around the corner, and all kinds of

Spring is just around the corner, and all kinds of things are gearing up. Join the WSWCA to hear from Jeannette Brugger, OTIS Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator to hear about the re-launch of the much delayed 13th Street repaving project. Meet us on Zoom at 7pm, Tuesday, March 14th. Links for meetings can always be found on our calendar at link in bio.

We're doing it again! Join us for the 2nd Annual

We're doing it again! Join us for the 2nd Annual WSWCA Plant Exchange!

Check out this preview of the 13th Street repaving

Check out this preview of the 13th Street repaving and bike lane plan. Got questions? Attend our Board Meeting at 7pm on March 14th to ask questions and learn more!

The WSWCA is looking for a local student volunteer

Spring is just around the corner, and all kinds of

Spring is just around the corner, and all kinds of things are gearing up. Join the WSWCA to hear from Jeannette Brugger, OTIS Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator to hear about the re-launch of the much delayed 13th Street repaving project. Meet us on Zoom at 7pm, Tuesday, March 14th. Meeting links can always be found on our calendar at link in bio.

McCall Elementary school needs your help! Calling

McCall Elementary school needs your help!

Calling all local businesses! Support the children in our community by sponsoring McCall Elementary's upcoming Gala and Auction and/or donating an item to the auction. Not only will your business be featured in the auction, but you will also receive recognition at the event and in our weekly newsletter which is distributed to nearly 1000 subscribers in the neighborhood. As a 501(c)(3) organization, all donations are tax-deductible.

This pdf has all the details: https://tinyurl.com/4vxepp2p

Zoning meeting tonight! Join the Zoning Committee

Zoning meeting tonight! Join the Zoning Committee of the WSWCA at 7pm to hear about 2 zoning variance requests: on Pine street, For an antique store (retail sales of consumer goods) on first floor (total commercial
area not to exceed 2000 sq. ft.) with five (5) family (multi-family) household living above in an existing
structure.
Refusals: Multi-family household living shall be prohibited in lot not adjacent to residential districts.
On Waverly, Application is for: VISITOR ACCOMMODATIONS IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. Refusal: THE PROPOSED, VISITOR ACCOMMODATIONS, IS PROHIBITED, IN THIS ZONING DISTRICT

All meeting links can be found on our calendar at link in bio!

Join our neighbors to the south for a chance to le

Join our neighbors to the south for a chance to learn more about At-Large City Council candidates! Thursday, March 9th from 7pm to 9pm at Old Pine Community Center.

Here's your chance to meet the primary candidates for the city wide races!

Bring your questions.

This will be a neutral and non-partisan forum meant to educate voters about the candidates from their respective party who will be on the ballot during May’s primary election, as well as a great opportunity for candidates to connect with voters and express their vision for the office.

Doors will open at 6:30pm.

Could anything be more romantic than spending the

Could anything be more romantic than spending the evening with your glass of wine and your laptop and the WSWCA? Join us for our monthly board meeting at 7pm via Zoom! Check link in bio to find the zoom link on our calendar, or type in
Meeting ID: 918 4711 8602
Passcode: WSWCA on Zoom.

Location change! Tonight's 6th District Police Saf

Location change! Tonight's 6th District Police Safety Meeting will be in person at Pennsylvania Hospital in the Zubrow Auditorium from 6pm to 6:45pm

Save the Date for the Crosstown Coalition's Mayora

Save the Date for the Crosstown Coalition's Mayoral Candidates forum!
The Crosstown Coalition, which is an organization including and representing neighborhood RCOs across the city, received a grant from the Lenfest Every Voice, Every Vote initiative to conduct two Mayoral forums, one in Center City and the second in West Philadelphia.

Come on out to a neutral forum to learn where the candidates stand on the issues and how they plan to implement their vision.

Each candidate will answer the same questions which will be presented beforehand.

Register for this event at philacrosstown.org

Tue, March 28, 2023, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Houston Hall 3417 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19104

Join the board of the WSWCA on Tuesday, February 1

Join the board of the WSWCA on Tuesday, February 14th at 7pm for our monthly board meeting. We will discuss regular business, and also take a little time to help neighbors understand the mission and activities of the Jeff Stat Medical Helicopter that we see and hear in our neighborhood daily. A representative from Jefferson, as well as our councilman Mark Squilla will be on hand to help answer questions.

Are you a member of the WSWCA? Your membership supports things like street cleaning, and helps us do more for YOU! Join today at the link in bio.

You knew it was coming- traffic and parking restri

You knew it was coming- traffic and parking restrictions in anticipation of a big win (!?) for the Eagles at the Super Bowl this Sunday!

Residents of busy routes or those close to Broad Street are encouraged to remove flower pots, furniture, trash cans etc. prior to the game on Sunday.

This is ALL the information we have right now, which was sent to the WSWCA from 6th District Police. Watch other news media sources for additional details as it gets closer to game time.

The Washington Square West Civic Association is looking out for you! Join us as a member at www.washwestcivic.org/membership
Be safe, have fun! Go Eagles!

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