The complaints here have nothing to do with a cafe and everything to do with traffic - a legitimate concern. So, why can't the city enforce a loading zone across the street on 22nd? The solution to this problem is better (And enforced) rules about trucks, deliveries, and loading zones - not to shut down a small business that will bring vitality to our neighborhood!
A lot of these complaints seem valid on their face but draw entirely backwards conclusions. "We have a big trash management problem"'s logical conclusion is not "stop all future businesses." "We already have a coffee shop, this one would compete with it" is not to the detriment to those residents (competition is good). "Delivery drivers are going to block bike lanes" is not remediated by removing all of their destinations.
Ultimately, whether it's a NIMBY, it's a stadium protestor, it's someone with a valid moral/community objection or it's anyone else, "don't put this business here" complaints throughout Philly need to offer a colorable alternative (not that you're responsible for executing that alternative, but if nothing else to help people understand your footing), or it's likely to fall on deaf ears. This person seems to just want the lot to be vacant.
We lived near Jezebel’s Cafe on 26th & Pine and it brought only good things to our neighborhood & community. There are people in every community who automatically say no any time there is a suggestion of change, even though it can be beneficial. See the initial & overwhelming opposition to the Schuylkill River Park pedestrian bridge which has now become a wonderful transit & social & viewing vantage point. Hopefully, the open minded people that made Schuylkill River Park the best neighborhood in the city will make their voices heard & outnumber the naysayers in the future.
Have fun with a smoke shop instead!
The complaints here have nothing to do with a cafe and everything to do with traffic - a legitimate concern. So, why can't the city enforce a loading zone across the street on 22nd? The solution to this problem is better (And enforced) rules about trucks, deliveries, and loading zones - not to shut down a small business that will bring vitality to our neighborhood!
A lot of these complaints seem valid on their face but draw entirely backwards conclusions. "We have a big trash management problem"'s logical conclusion is not "stop all future businesses." "We already have a coffee shop, this one would compete with it" is not to the detriment to those residents (competition is good). "Delivery drivers are going to block bike lanes" is not remediated by removing all of their destinations.
Ultimately, whether it's a NIMBY, it's a stadium protestor, it's someone with a valid moral/community objection or it's anyone else, "don't put this business here" complaints throughout Philly need to offer a colorable alternative (not that you're responsible for executing that alternative, but if nothing else to help people understand your footing), or it's likely to fall on deaf ears. This person seems to just want the lot to be vacant.
Terri is very upset about the idea of change. Don’t listen to anyone like this… ultimately they only care about themselves.
We lived near Jezebel’s Cafe on 26th & Pine and it brought only good things to our neighborhood & community. There are people in every community who automatically say no any time there is a suggestion of change, even though it can be beneficial. See the initial & overwhelming opposition to the Schuylkill River Park pedestrian bridge which has now become a wonderful transit & social & viewing vantage point. Hopefully, the open minded people that made Schuylkill River Park the best neighborhood in the city will make their voices heard & outnumber the naysayers in the future.
Any updates on this one?
The Zoning Board approved the special exception, so the cafe will be moving forward. We'll have an article about it in an upcoming issue.