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There's still time to sign up for the WSWCA Fall N

There's still time to sign up for the WSWCA Fall Neighborhood "Yard" Sale which is happening this coming Saturday! Find the form at our link in bio.

We are grateful to have once again received grant

We are grateful to have once again received grant money from the Philadelphia Foundation! This money will help keep Wash West clean and beautiful by paying for street cleaning.
Thank you!

The Philadelphia City Planning Commission is consi

The Philadelphia City Planning Commission is considering updates to the zoning along South Street between Front and 11th Streets. Making updates to zoning is sometimes referred to as “remapping”. Strong involvement in remapping the area is a powerful way for the community to shape the future of this vital commercial corridor and community hub. Please take a few minutes to complete a survey at https://bit.ly/southstsurvey . You can also learn more about what mapping is and how this process works by finding the South Street Remapping doc at our link in bio.

Sunday- You're invited! Meet neighbors and learn a

Sunday- You're invited! Meet neighbors and learn about the history of Portico Row at this terrace party on Sunday, September 29th from 3 to 5pm.

September 24, 2024 Washington Square West Civic A

September 24, 2024
Washington Square West Civic Association
1100 Walnut Stret MOB
Philadelphia, PA 19107

The Washington Square West Civic Association is opposed to the 76Place Arena being proposed for Market Street.

After review of the proposals presented to the Planning Commission at the Civic Design Review Meetings, consideration of the potential impact as discussed in the various public studies commissioned by the City of Philadelphia, and listening to the many comments received from our neighborhood residents, the Washington Square West Civic Association Board of Directors voted to oppose construction of the 76Place Arena on the site of the Fashion District.

The Board does not believe it is in the best interest of the Washington Square West
neighborhood. We urge the City Council to vote NO when the proposed Arena legislation is
presented to the Council for approval.

Washington Square West Civic Association Board of Directors

The WSWCA zoning committee will be hosting its Sep

The WSWCA zoning committee will be hosting its September meeting on Tuesday, September 24at 7pm via Zoom

Application:
For the use, Eating and Drinking Establishment - Sit-Down Restaurant, in an existing structure.
Referral:
Whereas the use, Eating and Drinking Establishment - Sit-Down Restaurant, requires special inspection approval in the Chestnut and Walnut Street Area, West.

Find the zoom link on our calendar at Link in Bio

It's soon to be the time of year for our Annual Bo

It's soon to be the time of year for our Annual Board Elections! We have several seats to fill, and we need your help! Bring your passion for Wash West to the board by following these steps:

1. Candidates must be a member who has attended at least two Regular or Special Meetings or committee meetings in the last year
2. Indicates their intent to be a candidate by e-mail to info@washwestvicic.org
3. The email must include a statement (no more than one page) outlining his or her interests and qualifications for serving on the Board of Directors, along with a one-paragraph summary of that statement (Basically a statement, and then a TLDR version)
3. The email must be received by the Oct. 8th meeting
4. Candidates must have paid their annual membership fee.

Both current Board members and Civic members in good standing will vote for new board members.

Folks are already signing up for the WSWCA Fall Ne

Folks are already signing up for the WSWCA Fall Neighborhood "Yard" Sale! You can too by using the form found at our link in bio!

You're invited! Meet neighbors and learn about the

You're invited! Meet neighbors and learn about the history of Portico Row at this terrace party on Sunday, September 29th from 3 to 5pm.

Today! Join Rep Waxman on Tuesday at the corner of

Today! Join Rep Waxman on Tuesday at the corner of Locust and Quince to kick off the rehabilitation of our historic streets. Special guest include councilman Squilla, Richard Montana's from the Streets Dept, Paul Steinke from Preservation Alliance and Tami Sortman, our civic president!

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th, at 2:00 PM, HEADS UP: Vic

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th, at 2:00 PM, HEADS UP: Vice President Harris visits Philadelphia. We are letting you know this for your situational awareness and possible traffic impacts. Expect road closures, traffic delays, and possible protests. No word yet on the location for the visit.

🥳 A large portion of Washington Square West is

🥳 A large portion of Washington Square West is now under the protections of the Philadelphia Historical Commission after the addition of the new Wash West Historic District to the Register of Historic Places

"Philadelphia’s Historical Commission voted Friday to create the city’s largest historic district in decades.

"Washington Square West’s new historic district includes 1,441 properties across roughly 26 city blocks. The designation is the culmination of a yearslong effort by preservationists and the Washington Square West Civic Association. And it comes over the objections of some residents who don’t want restrictions on their properties and urbanists who argued the designation would hinder development.

"A large portion of Washington Square West will now be protected from demolition, and property owners within the historic district’s boundaries need the Historical Commission’s approval to make certain changes to the outside of buildings.

"The district stretches about half a square mile in an area between South Broad and Eighth Streets and Sansom and South Streets. It sits between the Society Hill district to the east and the Rittenhouse-Fitler district to the west.

"The local civic association and the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia nominated the district together, saying the area is culturally significant to Black, immigrant, Jewish, and LGBTQ communities. And the Preservation Alliance said the district shows Philadelphia’s development westward and highlights the neighborhood’s architectural styles and major development trends."

The nomination for the addition of a Washington Sq

The nomination for the addition of a Washington Square West Historic District to the Historic Register will be heard this Friday, Sept 13th at the Philadelphia Historical Commission. Anyone may join the call, and anyone may raise their hand to make a comment. You can also send comments ahead of the meeting to preservation@phila.gov.

The meeting starts at 9:30 am and has no set end time. Wash West is about half way through the agenda. (Total guess: maybe between 11 and 1. Better to tune in early if you don't want to miss anything.)

Join Rep Waxman on Tuesday at the corner of Locust

Join Rep Waxman on Tuesday at the corner of Locust and Quince to kick off the rehabilitation of our historic streets. Special guest include councilman Squilla, Richard Montana's from the Streets Dept, Paul Steinke from Preservation Alliance and Tami Sortman, our civic president!

Public Safety Updates- Presidential Debate The Ci

Public Safety Updates- Presidential Debate

The City’s Emergency Operations Center, operated by the Office of Emergency Management, will be activated Tuesday to bring agencies together during the response. This allows for real-time decision-making and provides a common operating picture for departments and agencies involved in the response.
FAA regulations prohibit sUAS/drone usage above crowds. If someone sees a drone, please report the location and description of the operator to the nearest public safety official.
Road Closures & Parking Restrictions
There will be closures for vehicular and pedestrian traffic, mass transit detours, and possible rolling street closures related to the event.
Beginning early morning Tuesday September 10th, street closures will be in effect from Arch to Market Streets, between 4th and 7th Streets. Vehicular and pedestrian traffic will be allowed on 4th Street and Market Street. The 6th Street exit of I-676 eastbound will also be closed beginning Tuesday morning. I-676 westbound is expected to remain open but may close if necessary.
Access to eastbound lanes for the Ben Franklin Bridge from I-676 into New Jersey is slated to close after rush hour Tuesday for the debate. Westbound lanes of the Ben Franklin Bridge into Philadelphia will remain open at this time.
Additional temporary highway and street shutdowns and rolling road closures may be necessary on Tuesday due to public safety necessity and anticipated First Amendment demonstrations.
Public Transit
Delays, detours, and changes to SEPTA mass transit schedules and stops will be published on the agency’s Alert & Advisory webpage and social media.
Stay Updated
Road closures, reopening, and other public safety information related to the debate will be published on the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management, City of Philadelphia, and the Philadelphia Police Department’s social media pages. People can also sign up for free ReadyPhiladelphia alerts by texting READYPHILA to 888-777.

Our regular September board meeting is just a week

Our regular September board meeting is just a week away! Tune in to hear from Tyrell Brown, Executive Director of GALAEI about this year's OURFest, and Ben Waxman's chief of Staff, Aaron Davis will stop by to talk about the grant that has been given to rehab Wash West's historical street pavers.

Meeting starts at 7pm on Tuesday, September 10th. Zoom link can be found on our calendar at link in bio.

Please take note: On behalf of the City of Philade

Please take note: On behalf of the City of Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker. You're invited to a community meeting on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 6pm at the Pennsylvania Convention Center (enter at 13th & Arch St). The topic is a proposed Arena in Center City. The Mayor wants to hear from you! See you there!

From our friends at Encore Creativity: Are you lo

From our friends at Encore Creativity:
Are you looking for a way to meet new friends, improve your health, get involved with your community, and harmonize with fellow music lovers? The Encore Chorale of Philadelphia welcomes you! Encore Creativity for Older Adults ensembles are non-auditioned choirs for adults 55+; no experience is needed to enjoy singing a diverse and exciting repertoire of music with Encore!
Rehearsals meet weekly for 15 weeks on Tuesdays from 1:00 - 2:30 PM at Trinity Memorial Church, 2212 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Tuition for the semester is $190 and includes all materials, including a CD highlighting your voice part; scholarships are available for those needing financial assistance. Join us and start the music this September by registering at https://encorecreativity.org/fall2024 or calling (301) 261-5747 for more information.

There's plenty of time until the "Yard Sale", Fall

There's plenty of time until the "Yard Sale", Fall Edition, but we wanted to let you know that the sign up is now active! You can find that link and many more useful links on our linktree at link in bio!

Our regular September board meeting is just a week

Our regular September board meeting is just a week away! Tune in to hear from Tyrell Brown, Executive Director of GALAEI about this year's OURFest, and Ben Waxman's chief of Staff, Aaron Davis will stop by to talk about the grant that has been given to rehab Wash West's historical street pavers.

Meeting starts at 7pm on Tuesday, September 10th. Zoom link can be found on our calendar at link in bio.

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