The Phoenixville Renaissance [a subsidiary of PAEDCO] Proposes to Develop the Foundry Property . . . . The project will generate sufficient cash to permit the Phoenixville Renaissance to be financially self sufficient while functioning as the engine to drive compatible development in Downtown Phoenixville.
–from PAEDCO’s 1994 “Vision 1999–Agenda for Action”
You give it a birthday party: September 28, 2007 at the Foundry.
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You add lots of alcohol and hope for the best. The view from the porch of the new Irish pub should show someone the potential for the area between the French Creek and the ridge of the north side. Just like the alcohol poured at yuppie central Columbia-Iron Hill has finally gotten Developer the third to begin to fix up the superintendent's building so that even more alcohol can be added.
And you keep the Democrats for a 21st century away from any public and private monies and misadventures.
a beautifully restored architectrural treasure on the banks of the French Creek, in the two Richest Counties in PA. What's not to like about this?
Wake up Phoenixville,,,come out on September 28th and see what alot of Public Money gave to Phoenixvile, so that Phoenixville can benefit.
I love how so many of the postings in these blogs have the undertone of bitterness and longing for the days when Phoenixville was a decaying hole. So sad, such a waste of energy.
We obviously still have a long way to go, but I'll loosely quote Morgan Freeman in the classic film "The Shawshank Redemption": when things get difficult, you "can get busy livin', or get busy dyin'."
PS, imagine if a few people who posted to all these blogs would actually start using their names? I hope it would elevate the level of discussion, and bring people together to find solutions. I'll kick us off:
- Carlos Ciruelos
East Ward Council
Councilman Ciruelos:
As you know, I put my name on what I have to say.
I'm not longing for the 'old' days. I'm just a tad worried about those who are willing to tout and apparently accept a 'success' founded on lies and false promises.
I have to agree with Carlos, again; delusion is a bit strong too, or just the wrong word. There is a fine line between delusion and hope. Hope is what is at play here nothing more.
The various efforts over the years were/are trumpeted causes - and they need to be, in fact they can't succeed otherwise.
Disappointment is Ok, ie. if over the age of 3 you know that is a daily occurrence. But delusion is the wrong word. Unless of course one is naive, then said person has been deluded, but not intentionally.
Summary of blather: When Mr Logan is done grabbing his ankles, ask him if he truly intended to build. You bet, we were all hopeful.
Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.
I find elected official to be funny people. Almost to a man, or woman, they lose a sense of what is real and what is fantasy. I am not sure why this is. Perhaps it is the inside information they get about issues that distorts their perception of how others view the same issues. The elected official stands in front of his/her neighbors and says "You can't possibly have the answers because you don't have all the information I have". That is what is causing posting like these.
It goes like this. How do other communities keep their elected officials in check? At the ballot box but real change comes in 4 year cycles. That is way too long for the attention spans of the masses so we look to the press. We all know that they haven't been able to cover anything but the police blotter for the past 2 years. Who else do we have? Well, we have the business community. Why wouldn't they care about what is going on in town? Their livelihood is at stake. Well, it is probably because their complacentcy in all of this allows for the Borough tax payers to pay for a Main Street Manager whose salary should come from the same business owners that benefit the most. But our Main Street Manager is looking out for all of us, in all the neighborhoods. I will point your attention to High and Main Street that still hasn't had the Elm Street Grant project completed or Andre Thorton Park even started. The neighbors have let the sod die in the planting strips and their is trash all over the place. That was a real help though I am sure my 80 year old neighbor could have used that money a bit more to repair her sidewalk that has been in disrepair since her husband dies a few years ago.
So, Carlos, when you say: "I love how so many of the postings in these blogs have the undertone of bitterness and longing for the days when Phoenixville was a decaying hole. So sad, such a waste of energy.", I have to question the color of the sky in your world. You know as well as any that this community is made up of thousands of huge hearted individuals that give their all to the community. If we vent our frustrations, do we waste our energies? Are we not just shining light on problems facing the community. Don't be a politician like some of the other Council people. Accept criticism and move on, maybe even do something about it.
George Martynick
I remember that movie commented on by September 10, 2007 3:03 PM. What I remember is men working the system - including financial fraud. It would be good to ask people in council to watch closely and report to the public information like what happened to those invoices. Why is money not being paid. Where is it going. I take local politics much more seriously. If I want to vote for a dubious duo to run things or vote for a literal cheerleader, I'll vote in the last 2 presidential elections. Here, I think it is time to get rid of the warden and his accomplice. Nothing redeeming with the way things are run here.
Mr. Breuer:
We may not always agree, but I do respect your forthrightness and your perspective. And guess what? What I long for are more citizens like you, who question, who propose solutions, and who engage themselves...so that we as representatives make decisions with the best set of knowledge about "what Phoenixville wants" and needs. That kind of citizen leadership is what really kicked off our revitalization years ago... way before we were blessed with grant checks.
I continue to believe that the board of the CDC is our best vehicle for continued improvement, and I'll continue to call for their scope to be 1) outlined clearly, especially when it comes to funding and timelines and 2) to reach beyond the downtown.
Thanks.
Carlos Ciruelos
Does Carolos or any other council member ever return phone calls?
Wait a minute, Kirkner does.
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