Zoning issues halt new dorm plans
By: Jessica Mangold
Issue date: 7/22/05 Section: News
Originally published: 7/22/05 at 2:21 AM EST
Last update: 7/23/05 at 1:58 PM EST
Originally published: 7/22/05 at 2:21 AM EST
Last update: 7/23/05 at 1:58 PM EST
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On the other hand, the PVCA has made it clear that they are willing to comprise with the University. "An ideal compromise would be some green space and some well designed mixed housing," Burnham said.
Although, Bunham also said that the PVCA will not negotiate on one topic, parking. "We are at [a] crisis point," she said, "It's not just Drexel, any amount of housing produces more parking problems which need to be addressed."
"The University can choose many other sites to build their residential hall," Chairperson for the Zoning Committee of PVCA and Drexel Alumni Frank Sarlo said. "It is absolutely ridiculous that they are choosing this site despite going against all previous agreements. If they think that this building will solve the issues of crime and bring a better image to Powelton Village, they are completely wrong."
As of right now, it's not just the PVCA who is against the idea of a residential building. Many Powelton Village residents are not pleased with the idea of bringing more University students on to the property.
"The residents are tired of students constantly using their community as party ground," Sarlo said. "Packing in more students will lead to the beginnings of more parties which will lead to more litter and misconduct."
However, the University administration's opinion is that using the lot as a residential building could be beneficial to the University as enrollment continues to soar.
More residential space will allow the University to be able to continue to accept large freshman classes, and leave space for them to live in.
"Powelton Village is a neighborhood, just like many suburban neighborhoods that many Drexel students come from," PVCA Recording Secretary Chris Duffy said. "The people here are great, have lots of pride, and will help you with anything you ask. Some of our community members are professors and staff members with local universities, including Drexel. Overall, the PVCA wants to work with Drexel as neighbors should-both equally respecting each other."
The next step is for all parties to meet and come with an agreement. Another zoning hearing will be rescheduled in a yet to be determined future date.
Although, Bunham also said that the PVCA will not negotiate on one topic, parking. "We are at [a] crisis point," she said, "It's not just Drexel, any amount of housing produces more parking problems which need to be addressed."
"The University can choose many other sites to build their residential hall," Chairperson for the Zoning Committee of PVCA and Drexel Alumni Frank Sarlo said. "It is absolutely ridiculous that they are choosing this site despite going against all previous agreements. If they think that this building will solve the issues of crime and bring a better image to Powelton Village, they are completely wrong."
As of right now, it's not just the PVCA who is against the idea of a residential building. Many Powelton Village residents are not pleased with the idea of bringing more University students on to the property.
"The residents are tired of students constantly using their community as party ground," Sarlo said. "Packing in more students will lead to the beginnings of more parties which will lead to more litter and misconduct."
However, the University administration's opinion is that using the lot as a residential building could be beneficial to the University as enrollment continues to soar.
More residential space will allow the University to be able to continue to accept large freshman classes, and leave space for them to live in.
"Powelton Village is a neighborhood, just like many suburban neighborhoods that many Drexel students come from," PVCA Recording Secretary Chris Duffy said. "The people here are great, have lots of pride, and will help you with anything you ask. Some of our community members are professors and staff members with local universities, including Drexel. Overall, the PVCA wants to work with Drexel as neighbors should-both equally respecting each other."
The next step is for all parties to meet and come with an agreement. Another zoning hearing will be rescheduled in a yet to be determined future date.
