#lancaster ave

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Gentrification has been the cause of painful conflict in many American cities. This 3-hour session tells the story of Philadelphia neighborhoods and the removal of historically oppressed communities, from the early 20th century until present times. We will explore examples of community solidarity as it relates to urban resistance and identify solutions to this collective problem. Presenters: Michaela Pommells & Kai Chandler, Corajus This event is made possible through the support of ArtPlace America.

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PAGE and Civic House challenge students to 'burst the Penn bubble'

The walking tour sought to examine Philadelphia's gentrification in a hands-on and direct experience.

“With only discussion, we still don’t know West Philadelphia’s rich history and community, and how it can take care of itself,” PAGE Constituent Affairs Chair and College sophomore Jamie Ye said.

With this goal in mind, PAGE supplied guided questions during the walk — asking participants to note green spaces, health services schools and more. The tour groups convened in the Paul Robeson House, the home of an influential African-American figure who grew up in West Philadelphia.

Students discussed the walk and organized a timeline, outlining the origins of West Philadelphia and Penn’s contribution to its gentrification. Subsequent discussion touched on how Penn students themselves often benefit from West Philadelphia’s gentrification, and members said staying informed about the issue and spreading it is critical.

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On Wednesday, Sept. 16, the Committee on Historic Designation of the city’s Historical Commission will review some West Philadelphia buildings for nominations – at 4300-02 Osage Ave/4304-06 Osage Ave and 3600-3630 Lancaster Avenue. Historic designation will help prevent demolition of the buildings and new development on the sites. The Advisory Committee meeting will be held in Room 578 in City Hall, starting at 9:30 a.m., and public support of the nominations is encouraged. Demolition of Lancaster Mews, a group of historic red-brick apartment buildings on the 3600 block of Lancaster Avenue, has already been proposed. As was reported in May, the owner, AP Construction, was preparing to sell the block-long row of buildings and was interviewing demolition contractors. A community meeting hosted by Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell was also held in May to discuss the future of the block. Residents and business owners who gathered at the meeting vowed to save the historic block from demolition (read more about the meeting here). The buildings at 3600-30 Lancaster Ave date back to 1870’s and also host neighborhood businesses.

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Large collection of Spring Women's Apparel now available at Mama Lancaster Ave store.