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From the Northeast Times we learn the results of last weeks elections at the Northwood Civic. Congratulations to the new officers and board.
Effective in January:
President – Barry Howell
Vice President – Kathleen Fitzpatrick
Secretary – ?
Treasurer – (Bill Rodebaugh)
Board members – Lou Kubik, Renee Hudson, Gina Panchella and Joanne Ryles
This week’s Northeast Times brings us an article on Dan Savage’s accomplishment’s during his time in office. It does a better job than I could in listing them and I have to admit I did not know about all of the things noted in the story.
The most important thing he has given Frankford is some long needed attention. He clearly sees Frankford as important to the health of the Northeast and has worked hard to get some things done.
From the very visible things like the Deni Playground and derelict building demolition to the less exciting but very important Transit-Oriented Development zoning changes. So far he has introduced or co-sponsored 38 bills in City Council and he has not left office yet. I’m sure we will be hearing from Dan in the future.
Now let’s hope Maria Quinones-Sanchez hits the deck running and keep the momentum going.
This article from the Northeast Times summarizes the proceedings.
The article in the Northeast Times this week made reference to a bill submitted by council people Savage, Krajewski and DiCicco. Our friends at Hallwatch.org have provided a link to the entire text of the bill.
The bill first defines Transit-Oriented Development as “encourages mixed-use, higher-density development near transit stations.” It then goes on to enumerate very detailed changes to the zoning code to implement this type of development.
The second part of the bill designates Frankford Avenue from Cheltenham Avenue to the Frankford Creek as the Frankford Transit-Oriented Development District.
It is not extremely long and with some patience you can make some sense of it, so take a look.
You might also take a look at this wikipedia entry and this site to for some additional information.
This article from the Northeast Times outlines the steps taken by Councilman Savage to reauthorize the Frankford Special Services District and also legislation to amend the city’s zoning code, thus allowing creation of a classification to permit transit-oriented development.
We have a link over to the right that describes the concept and how it will repaint the picture of Frankford in the future.
