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charlie j's avatar

i don't live in the neighborhood at this time but am a longtime fan of jezebel's. sorry to read this depressing story of philly nimbyism, which I hope is on the decline. those who support should come out & make themselves heard if there is another meeting to consider the variance. Or, perhaps jezebel will consider bella vista where I think we would love another great cafe!

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Steven's avatar

I live down the street and would genuinely love for all the people who opposed this to explain why without using phrases like "changing the character." Businesses like Southgate, Lutecia and Rival are along the exact same corridor and don't cause the same issues as far as I know. Happy to be wrong here I just don't get it. I missed the zoning meetings and am really sad to not see this happen. Also the people suggesting she rent the huge spaces on South or the corner with the old 7-11 clearly have never tried to rent space in this city and don't understand the insane price per square foot of retail store fronts.

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