All tagged Real Estate

Historic Buildings

The response by the Condo Development Team published in the October 29 issue failed to say how they will obtain a demolition permit for the historic properties located at 102-104 Park Ave and 110-112 Park Ave that is required to clear the site to make way for the proposed 110 Park Ave building. Demolition of these properties is in violation of the Swarthmore zoning code because they were determined to have historic value.

Grow or stagnate

I maintain that Swarthmore needs to be economically vibrant to thrive, and this complex will help us to sustain this and avoid stagnation. Others may disagree, but, I say, bravo, bring it on!

‘Something beneficial for the borough’

I am writing in defense of Mssrs. Delson and Cumby with respect to their proposed condominium project. I’ve known both these men well for at least 30 years and I can say with complete conviction that they are generous, civic minded, and caring individuals who are primarily interested in promoting the future and well being of Swarthmore.

‘Reject this proposal’

Imagine dropping Media’s huge West End Flats into the middle of our town, because that’s what this project would do. W.H. Auden said it’s impossible to get rid of your shadow, and this gargantua will cast a long one on our town’s character and economy.