6/10/2020 Mail - Kim Chantry - Outlook
NO POLICE STATION IN THE DIAMOND ST HISTORICAL DISTRICT
Jake Al-Dookhi
Dear Darrell and Kim,
I am emailing you today to let you know that I do not support the creation of a new police station at 21st and Diamond, in the heart of the diamond st historical district. There is already a police station just a few blocks away on Montgomery.
The people of Philadelphia say no to backroom deals between city council and the historical commission. Stop the over-policing of North Philly.
When you meet to discuss the issue of Friday, June 12, I urge you to say no. loud and clear.
Thank you, Jacob Al-Dookhi, North Philly Resident
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Deny New PPD Station in Diamond Street District!
Brian Yansak
Hello Ms. Chantry,
My name is Brian Yansak and I am a Philadelphia resident in area code 19121. I am reaching out today in regard to the request for the Philadelphia Police Department to build a brand new station in the Diamond Street Historic District. In light of recent events, and the push to dismantle and re-imagine the police department as we know it, I would like to voice my concern on this initiative. I believe it would be a very negative disruption to our community if this new station were to be built, especially being placed in a historic & black neighborhood.
"Diamond Street District exists because of the population boom in Philly during the 1850s. All of the elaborate structures, including Second Empire and Victorian rowhomes and Gothic Revival churches, were built between 1875 and 1897, namely for the "new rich" of North Broad. Per the nomination, "The row houses and churches of Diamond Street represent one of the most grand and stylistically intact avenue of Victorian architecture in the City of Philadelphia."
Can I count on you to help deny this proposal and retain the dignity of one of Philadelphia's historic districts?
Thank you!
Best, Brian Yansak
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No Police Station in the Diamond Street Historical District
Olivia Wojtkielewicz
Hello Darrell and Kim,
I am a lifelong Philadelphia resident urging you to deny the PPD approval for a new station in the Diamond Street Historical District. The Black community of North Philadelphia will only be negatively affected by the heightened police presence that this station would create, and the money set to go toward its development should instead be reallocated to strengthen this community.
Best, Olivia Wojtkielewicz
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Request to speak at Historical Commission Meeting on June 12, 2020
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Ms. Chantry,
My name is Jacqueline Wiggins. I am a long term resident of North Central Philadelphia. I also serve as a committee person for the 32nd Ward-11th Division.
I am extremely disturbed by the development to place a new police station for the 22nd police district at 2100 Diamond Street for these reasons:
1-The boundaries of the 22nd Police District are from 10th Street to 33rd Street and from Popular Street to Lehigh Avenue. My understanding is that this new site for the 22nd police district has been discussed with only one RCO, St. Elizabeth. Residents of the 22nd police district nor any other RCOs were notified of this development, thereby limiting discussing about this critical development. One RCO's call for safety cannot be the "only" voice to be heard.
2-Rather than build a police station, we are in need of human value things like decent, livable, and affordable housing. A few amenities like a community room at a police station are not enough for what our neighborhoods need and demand. In addition to housing, we need school facilities free from asbestos and other harmful physical issues that interfere with the learning process for our children and youth. Too many of our schools are simply environmentally unsafe.
3-Diamond Street is in what the Historic Commission has determined as the "Diamond Historic District." Whatever happened to the words "architectural integrity"? The 22nd police district is located in the 5th Councilmanic district where all matter of construction due to gentrification has and is occurring. A police district in a historic district is simply not a rational fit for the families of the area: elders, mothers, fathers, children, and youth.
2100 Diamond Street is not the place for a police station in my estimation.
Please do not give Final Approval to this application.
Thank you!
Jacqueline Wiggins 215-917-6318
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Phila Historical Commission
Shannon Wichmann
Hello Kim,
I am asking you to please vote "NO" on building a police station at 21st and Diamond streets. This is a historical section of Philadelphia and we do not need more police presence in this city. Say no to backroom deals.
Thanks, Shannon
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A Citizen Concern
Sam Whalen
Hello Ms. Chantry,
I am reaching out to you in response to the Philadelphia Police Department's request to establish a station in the historic Diamond St. area of Philadelphia. As a resident of Philadelphia, I am encouraging you to deny the PPD their request. Recent events across both our city and our nation have shown that increased police presence does not make residents safer. Also establishing a new station in a historic district can give the false presentation that the police presence has always been there which is not accurate. In order to maintain the integrity of the district, I ask that you deny this request and continue to preserve the Diamond St. historical district as it currently stands.
Please be transparent in your negotiations with the PPD and publicly share the details of any negotiations as this will go a long way in repairing trust between residents and those in power who help preserve and shape our city.
Thank you for your time. I sincerely hope you deny the PPD's request and do not approve a new station.
All the best, Samantha Whalen
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Police station
huston west
Please don’t approve the new station at 22nd and diamond. Less police spending, more restorative spending.
Huston west The Cheddar Boys 215-803-8076
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PPD Approval Police Station
aneesawermers
To whom it may concern:
My name is Aneesa Wermers, and I am a resident in suburban Pennsylvania. I have recently heard the news of a possible new police station at 21st Street and Diamond. I urge you to deny the PPD approval in the Diamond Historical District. This area is in the heart of the Historic Black community of Philadelphia. Based on various stories and sources I have learned, there is a huge disproportion between crime rates in Black communities and white communities, where Black people are more often stopped by police, convicted, or imprisoned than white individuals per capita. The reason for these statistics are not for the people in these areas. It is because of over policing in Black communities and the implicit biases that have lingered in law enforcement for years. Having this new station will only perpetuate these issues. These movements in the recent weeks show how black people and Allies want the opposite of what is happening in Philadelphia. I urge you to deny this approval on June 12th. The police department was founded on racism, and it will continue to worsen the systemic issues at hand if we have stations in these communities. Having new trainings or reforms won't fix these issues if you create the station, as time has proven time and time again. If you want to ensure safety, I suggest you think about the police department as an institution and if we actually need it. If you have any questions or if you want to discuss this issue further, I am able to share my opinions on why this proposal is unnecessary and unproductive to the social progress many want to see. Thank you.
Regards, Aneesa Wermers
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No New PPD Building at 21st & Diamond
Gabrielle
Kim Chantry,
14 out of 17 council members have voiced that they will not support a 14 million dollar increase to the PPD budget. A new police station goes directly against the initiative refunding and defunding the PPD. Please listen to the overwhelming outcry of Philadelphians and reconsider building a new establishment/facility for the PPD.
Thank you, Gabrielle H. Wang M.S. CCC-SLP/L
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PPD Station at 21st and Diamond
Jordan Walsh
Hello,
As a resident of Philadelphia, I am reaching out to express my concern over the Police Department’s desire to build a new station at 21st and Diamond.
I believe that it is imperative that we do NOT invest in the police right now, and I believe it would be an egregious offense to add another station to a part of the city that is policed too much as it is. I took a walk through North Philly recently and passed three police stations in 15 minutes. This is unacceptable. Frankly, we need less police stations, not more. We need to take money that would be spent on the police and invest it in community well-being, invest it in public health, housing services, and other public services. Do not let the police further expand their undeserved and abused power over the residents of this city. Don’t build this new station.
Thanks,
Jordan Walsh
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Police Station at 22nd and Diamond
Alex Walcroft
Dear Ms. Chantry
I live in Philadelphia's third congressional district. I just heard that the PPD wants $20 million for a new station at 22nd and Diamond. As a Temple alum, I ask that the Historical Commission and Councilmember Clarke please reject this. I lived around there and I saw the deprivation of those neighborhoods in stark contrast to Temple's rapidly expanding, and increasingly luxurious student housing. They need adequate social programming, not policing. The only way things will improve in the long term is if healing happens -- if the root cause of disenfranchisement is addressed. I strongly think those funds could be better spent on public health, education, arts and culture, and affordable housing programs.
Thank you for reading. Sincerely, -Alex Walcroft
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No new station for the PPD
Brittany Vanwijk
Hello. My name is Brittany VanWijk. I am emailing you to voice my opinion regarding the PPD wanting a new station at 21st and Diamond. They do not need a new station. Do right by the people of your city and deny the PPD a new station. They are a waste of funds and resources that could better serve the community with new public safety initiatives. We do not need more police. We need reform. Again, the PPD does not under any circumstances need or deserve a new station.
Thank you.
Brittany VanWijk
West Chester University of PA alumni
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21st and Diamond
Emily Tucci
Greetings, I heard the talks about the Philadelphia Police wanting to put a new station on 21st and Diamond and I am writing to you today to express my concerns and refusal for this project to go forward. I live in this area, and 21st and Diamond in particular is obviously the heart of the historically black North Central Philly. We DO NOT need a police station here- with the tension and adamant demands to defund the police, I think not building this station would help with that narrative and wish for the people of Philadelphia. Also, with tensions on the rise, and people pushing for more community patrols and less cops, I think it would benefit and make the neighbors of North Philadelphia feel that much safer.
Please consider the effects that this decision WILL have on black people in the community, and vote to not have this station built.
Best, Emily Tucci
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Deny PPD New Station in Diamond Street Historic District
Ellie Taylor
Hi Kim Chantry,
It recently came to my attention that the Philadelphia Police Department is requesting approval from the Historical Commission and City Council to install a new Police Station in the Diamond Street Historical District.
I am writing to strongly oppose such a request. In light of the recent Black Lives Matter uprisings, the latest in centuries of resistance and organizing aimed at ending systemic racism and police brutality in the US, and considering the PPD's history of abusing their power, I find it reprehensible that PPD requests a new station in the Diamond Historic District, a historical center of Black enterprise and community.
Please deny PPD's request and deny any future requests for increases in funding, real estate, renovations, equipment, or anything else you may have any purview over as it regards the Philadelphia Police Department. They do not have respect for the citizens of Philadelphia and they do not deserve any additional real estate or resources.
Sincerely,
Ellie Taylor
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New Police Station
Hailey Sykes
Dear Kim Chantry,
I am writing to voice my concern over the proposal of a new police station at 21st and Diamond. I think it would be highly unnecessary to place a new police station, in an area of the city that is already highly policed. Not only would it be an increased risk to the community, but it would also be an irresponsible way to spend the city's budget. There are plenty of school's in Philadelphia that could use those resources, to ensure that their students succeed.
I hope that you will reconsider the impact of building a new police station.
Sincerely,
Hailey Sykes
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Upcoming Decision on Police Headquarters
Ricky Strickler
Hello-
My name is Ricky Strickler and I am a Philadelphia resident concerned about the plans to move the 22nd Police District Headquarters to a new building at 22nd and Diamond. While I am not a resident of North Philly specifically, I have serious concerns about the city's decision to budget over $20 million for a new police station while our children still attend schools contaminated with lead and asbestos. As an educator who has seen the effects of this imbalance first hand, I cannot support such a decision.
I know it is not generally the role of the Historical Commission to take a bold stance in these matters, but I think you will agree that we are in a unique and powerful moment in the history of our city and our nation. The redistribution of funds away from police and into communities is more urgent than ever. I am writing in hopes you will stand with the people who have made their voices heard over the last 2 weeks and beyond in denying approval for this project and advocating for an alternative use of the dedicated funds.
Thank you for your consideration and your time. Have a great day.
Sincerely, Ricky Strickler
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No New PPD Station at 21st & Diamond
Greg Stoloski
Good morning,
I am writing to you again as a Philadelphia resident, Public Educator, and the Partner or a Philadelphia School Teacher. This morning I am writing to urge you not to approve the construction of a new Philadelphia Police Department station in the heart of the Diamond Street Historic District.
My partner lives at 30th and Norris, near this proposed construction site. Diamond Street has become one of our favorite thruways to ride on my bike as we travel throughout the city. The streets are wide, the architecture is beautiful, and the community spirit is welcoming. People are always, always out on their stoops, gathering on the corners, saying hello.
Is now really the time, do you think, to approve what I assume would be an expensive undertaking for the PPD in order to disrupt the community that exists on Diamond Street right now? I have been out in the streets almost every day protesting against Mayor Kenney's original proposed increases to the PPD budget. I'll continue to be out in the streets until we defund the PPD enough to appropriately and equitably serve the city through social services. They shouldn't have the money to be building new stations right now.
We are staring down an incredibly dangerous period of economic instability and austerity. Think of what this money could do in the hands of the School District of Philadelphia, for example. My partner's building, W.B. Saul HS, still has unremediated asbestos. Her neighborhood school, Strawberry Mansion HS, needs social workers. James Blaine, the elementary school directly across the street from my house, could really use air conditioning. And in my neighborhood South Philadelphia HS and McDaniel Elementary have a number of as of yet unmet needs for both their physical building and the services they offer their students.
Please don't allow a new police station, which I believe will make the community feel unsafe, to be built at 21st and Diamond. Figure out a way to invest in our neighborhood more positively.
Thank you for your time, Gregory Stoloski
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Regarding the PPD approval for a new station
Brittany Ann Stinson
Hello,
My name is Bri any S nson, I am a resident of Philadelphia and I am emailing to urge you to deny the Philadelphia police department's approval for a new sta on in the Diamond Street Historic District. Policing as an ins tu on upholds white supremacy by criminalizing both Black and brown people. It is a tool of state violence that has wreaked havoc upon the community, as evidenced by use of excessive force at protests last week. This money should be diverted to fund programs that will benefit the community, specifically Black and other persons of color. If you truly stand by Black Philadelphians, now is the me to show it.
-Bri any S nson
302-494-6293
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No to new police station
Squires,Matthew
Kim,
Please consider the the damage that a new police station would do to the Diamond Street Historical Commission. The Police do not need another station especially in this area. What they need is funding from the city. The people of this area are not interested in this and if the only reason they’re there is to make the area “safer” then wouldn’t only be a priority if the residents wanted it. They would feel safer if you left them alone. They would feel better if you gave them some more resources and SCHOOLS. If you consider police to be necessary to deal with crime then wouldn’t it be a better choice to foster educated minds in that area and put community centers so kids have something to do.
Your perspective isn’t the only perspective. This decision will only cause pain for the community Please make sure this doesn’t happen, Matt squires
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Defunding the PHL Police
Emma Spaeth
Dear Mr. Clarke,
My name is Emma Spaeth and I am a constituent and resident of the Northeast Philadelphia region. I am emailing to ask that the Philadelphia Historical Commission denies the PPD approval for a new station in the Diamond Street Historical District.
Thank you, Emma Spaeth 4842382653
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No New PPD Station On Diamond Street!
Jaz Malone
Hello,
Do not approve the creation of a police station in the Diamond Street Historic District. I feel like I shouldn't even have to explain why, based on the past 2 weeks of protests, uproar over the years of over-policing in Black neighborhoods, police brutality statistics, poverty statistics, the fact that almost no one in this city asked for this except the police themselves (telling), and a thousand other reasons that essentially boil down to "It's very clearly a bad idea for the Philadelphia community as a whole, and that neighborhood specifically."
Whatever money is being held up as "available" for this project should absolutely be redirected toward things that would actually help the reduction of crime, such as education, libraries, mental health care, and other community-based services. If you want to help the community, then actually help us. Give a crap about the people. It's literally your job.
Very Sincerely, Janelle Smith A resident of Philadelphia
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No New PPD Station at 21st & Diamond
Emily Simpson
Good morning,
I am writing to you as a resident of Strawberry Mansion and history teacher in the School District of Philadelphia. This morning I am writing to urge you not to approve the construction of a new Philadelphia Police Department station in the heart of the Diamond Street Historic District.
I live at 30th and Norris, so not too far away from this proposed construction site. Diamond Street has become one of my favorite thruways to ride on my bike as I travel throughout the city. The streets are wide, the architecture is beautiful, and the community spirit is welcoming. People are always, always out on their stoops, gathering on the corners, saying hello.
Is now really the time, do you think, to approve what I assume would be an expensive undertaking for the PPD in order to disrupt the community that exists on Diamond Street right now? I have been out in the streets almost every day protesting against Mayor Kenney's original proposed increases to the PPD budget. I'll continue to be out in the streets until we defund the PPD enough to appropriately and equitably serve the city through social services. They shouldn't have the money to be building new stations right now.
We are staring down an incredibly dangerous period of economic instability and austerity. Think of what this money could do in the hands of the School District of Philadelphia, for example. My building, W.B. Saul HS, still has unremediated asbestos. Our own neighborhood school, Strawberry Mansion HS, needs social workers. James Blaine, the elementary school directly across the street from my house, could really use air conditioning.
Please don't allow a new police station, which I believe will make the community feel unsafe, to be built at 21st and Diamond. Figure out a way to invest in our neighborhood more positively, and truly honor the historic character of these streets.
Thank you for your time, Emily Simpson
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Deny the PPD approval for new police station
Alyssa Sileo
Hello, I am emailing to voice my support of the motion to deny the PPD approval for a new police station in the Diamond Street Historic District. In order to protect communities of color we must divest from funding and amping up police presence. -- Alyssa Sileo Pronouns: she/her (I would appreciate it if you shared your pronouns with me!)
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Call to deny approval for a new police station in the Diamond Street Historic District
Korko
Hello, I am calling to deny the PPD approval for a new station in the Diamond Street Historic District.
We are in no need of another police station, especially one that would take away from the historical diamond street district. The Philadelphia Historical Commission “offers tools to help protect it from inappropriate alterations, thoughtless demolition and insensitive new construction.” I’m not sure where these tools are, because the addition of a police station there absolutely falls under insensitive new construction. And what about the station that had 50 million dollar invested into it in west Philly, and then scrapped? This is an unacceptable waste of the city’s budget, and we demand it be put back into our libraries, rec centers, and communities and NOT into a new police station. The Department of Public Health is slated for an over $8 million cut during a global pandemic, projects that put leaders of color on the street to stop violence have been defunded, and Parks and Rec programs that save lives every summer have been shuttered and face a $13 million cut. These are the places money from the city money desperately needs to go.
Thanks, Hannah Sigel Philadelphia, PA [email protected] 510-230-1873
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DENY PPD on JUNE 12
Karen Sheriff
Hello, I am emailing you to urge you to deny the PPD approval for a new station in the Diamond Historic District. The space used for this could be better utilized for something that furthers the growth of the community as opposed to bringing in a higher potential for violence against the citizens of this city. Thank you, Karen Sheriff
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Deny new police station, 21st and Diamond
Cara Scharf
Hello,
I am writing in solidarity with neighbors in the Diamond Street Historic District to request that you deny the PPD's approval for a new station at 21st and Diamond Streets. In a time when we should be defunding the police, raising their budget to build this unnecessary new building is irresponsible and taxpayers who believe in defunding the PPD won't stand for our money being used in this way. This new station does not have community support - instead of spending the money on bolstering a racist institution, spend the money on ensuring that neighborhood residents have their needs met.
Thank you, Cara Scharf 19130 Resident
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No new ppd station
Gabrielle Sasson
Deny the PPD approval for a new station in the Diamond Street historic district.
- concerned citizen
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Deny PPD approval for a new station in Diamond Street Historic District
Letitia Santarelli
Good morning,
I am emailing regarding the Diamond street Historic district as a concerned citizen.
Please do not put a police station there. I have lived in this city my entire life and this historic district would not only be ruined aesthetically by the presence of a police station, but the residents of this area would feel unsafe as well as over policed in their own homes. Having to look over your shoulder in your own neighborhood is not easily avoidable in any big city, but the presence of police would make it even more difficult to walk the streets of this area without the POC here fearing for their lives.
Especially with the police all over this country actively participating in what the UN has deemed to be war crimes, I would argue that this measure would create further violence in our communities. The UN has specifically pointed out the US policing system as a matter of concern. With this in mind, I urge you to rethink this decision.
Though, due to my privilege as a white community member, I have not personally experienced the horrors the police in this country have been responsible for, I stand with the people of color in this city, this country, and across the world. I stand with those who already have nowhere to turn because the police in this country disproportionately choose to help certain groups over others. The police officers who perform their duties honestly, correctly, and without putting fear in the hearts and minds of my fellow POC community members are not large enough in number to guarantee the safety of any community as we currently stand.
Please reconsider any support towards this decision. The goal of this initiative would be to lower crime rates and instill a feeling of safety and ease in the community. However, as I have argued above, a police station in this area would do the exact opposite.
Thank you for your time and stay safe. Respectfully,
Letitia Santarelli
-- Letitia Santarelli J.D., Temple University Beasley School Of Law Tel: 215-313-3326
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NO NEW POLICE STATION ON DIAMOND
Sophia Salganicoff
Hello,
I am writing you as a community member of Philadelphia. I respectfully request that you REJECT any additional physical police presence in your district. Specifically, you must deny approval for a new PPD Station in the Diamond Street Historic District. This addition would strain community relations with the Philadelphia city government even more, and indicates that you are complicit in the surveillance and state sanctioned violence committed by the PPD against black, brown and poor people that you are in a position to advocate for.
So please, no new police station on Diamond St.
Defund the PPD and stay safe,
Sophia
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Police station
nathalia Ruggeri
Hello there,
My name is Nathalia Ruggeri. As someone who is appalled by this country’s continuous police violence, and someone who wishes for a better community without racism, I truly hope that you consider what the community and what your people want. We deny the PPD approval for a new station in Diamond street. In a time of economic crisis, adding to the one section of our government that the people are begging for reform is not the answer. Focus on community engagement, social work, and much more that requires larger budgets and government aid. Listen to the people.
Best Regards, Nathalia Ruggeri
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2100 W Diamond St - Comments
youmuteout bruhsoin
Hello Kim,
Sadly, so much has transpired with this project without input from the community. While we were in quarantine a lot has happened. so sad! This is the kind of sneaky representation that we have at the levels that would push this agenda forward. So I need some clarity:
This is land is zoned residential, would it require a variance to build a commercial building?
Has this project gone through the Planning Commission?
I'm concerned about notification from the art commission. How would we have been notified?
Yesterday, we have an informational meeting in the community with RCOs, block captains and neighbors. The consensus is, that we have not been informed about this project.
I look forward to your response thank you.
Best regards, Judith Robinson 32nd Ward RCO 215-235-6517
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Deny PPD approval for new station in Diamond Street Historic District
Ewa Protasiuk
Dear Ms. Chantry,
I'm writing to urge you to oppose the building of a new police station in the Diamond Street Historical District. I support the Stadium Stompers in their demand for PPD to be denied approval for the station. In the midst of calls for defunding the police and for an end to police violence towards Black people, approving the building of the station is a move in precisely the wrong direction.
As a member of the Temple community and a guest in the Cecil B. Moore neighborhood, I strongly believe that the community does not need more policing. Instead, I would like to see the city and the Philadelphia planning community to pursue policy aimed at improving quality of life for all Philadelphians, for example through efforts like affordable housing.
Sincerely, Ewa Protasiuk
-- Ewa Protasiuk PhD Student & Research Assistant Department of Sociology Temple University Pronouns: she/her/hers
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Diamon Street Historical District police station prop
Colin Powers
Hello,
I’m a resident of zip 19148 in Philly. I‘m to writing to express my concern over the proposal for a new police station for the 22nd district in North Philly. I believe construction of this new station would only serve as a testament to the city’s leaders to treat development of property as the premiere way of “improving” neighborhoods, rather than using those funds to support essential services like public education, libraries, public transportation, or sanitation. These past weeks themselves have already been a testament to the city‘s ability to mobilize and equip terrifying numbers of police. We do not need more facilities to house an already overpowered force.
Best,
Colin Powers
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Concerns about plans to build new police station
Kyle
Hello,
My name is Kyle and I am a Philadelphia resident in area code 19146. I am reaching out today in regard to the request for the Philadelphia Police Department to build a brand new station in the Diamond Street Historic District. In light of recent events, and the push to dismantle and re-imagine the police department as we know it, I would like to voice my concern on this initiative. I believe it would be a very negative disruption to our community if this new station were to be built, especially being placed in a historic & black neighborhood.
"Diamond Street District exists because of the population boom in Philly during the 1850s. All of the elaborate structures, including Second Empire and Victorian rowhomes and Gothic Revival churches, were built between 1875 and 1897, namely for the "new rich" of North Broad. Per the nomination, "The row houses and churches of Diamond Street represent one of the most grand and stylistically intact avenue of Victorian architecture in the City of Philadelphia."
Can I count on you to help deny this proposal and retain the dignity of one of Philadelphia's historic districts?
Thank you!
Kyle
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No new station at Diamond street!
Sally Louise
Hello,
My name is Sally Polk. I am a resident of West Philadelphia and I am writing to demand that you deny the PPD approval for a new station in the Diamond Street Historic District.
No back room deals! No Police Station in the Diamond Street Historic District!
This is in the heart of Historic Black North Central Philly and as you already know, the police have shown us how unreliable they are and unwilling to protect and serve black lives-- demonstrating militaristic force against black activists and their supporters demanding an end to over-policing and excessive violence.
Even with the eye of the public and national news on them, PPD beat, tear gassed and attempted to silence protesters crying out for change. Is this the behavior of men and women who value black lives and are willing to change? Shooting rubber bullets at medics? Attacking journalists? Harassing individuals waiting to pick up their loved ones from jail?
It would be a slap in the face to reward police with another station amidst their life threatening violence and abuse. Friends of mine have died, received life long injuries and/or are traumatized as a result of the excessive force exerted by the police over the past two weeks.
It would be inappropriate to blatantly disregard the overwhelming majority who are demanding that the PPD be defunded. I am begging you to be on the right side of history and to stand by black philadelphians. Deny the PPD approval for this new station.
Thank you so much for your time and understanding, Sally Polk 614-352-8371
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New Police Station
Michaela Peterson
Hello,
My name is Michaela and I am a Philadelphia resident in area code 19125. I am reaching out today in regard to the request for the Philadelphia Police Department to build a brand new station in the Diamond Street Historic District. In light of recent events, and the push to dismantle and re-imagine the police department as we know it, I would like to voice my concern on this initiative. I believe it would be a very negative disruption to our community if this new station were to be built, especially being placed in a historic & black neighborhood.
"Diamond Street District exists because of the population boom in Philly during the 1850s. All of the elaborate structures, including Second Empire and Victorian rowhomes and Gothic Revival churches, were built between 1875 and 1897, namely for the "new rich" of North Broad. Per the nomination, "The row houses and churches of Diamond Street represent one of the most grand and stylistically intact avenue of Victorian architecture in the City of Philadelphia."
Can I count on you to help deny this proposal and retain the dignity of one of Philadelphia's historic districts?
Thank you!
Best, Michaela
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Re: New Police Station
Gabi Perry
Hello Ms. Chantry,
First off I'd like to thank you for doing the important work of protecting and advocating for the city's cultural infrastructure and wishing you health and safety during this time.
I'm writing to ask that you do your part to deny the PPD the approval for a new station in the Diamond Street Historic District. I am an archaeologist for a private CRM firm and have seen some of what my colleagues working with above ground historic resources are able to accomplish. I get it- this is important work. As a historic preservation planner you know better than most the importance of supporting and respecting historically black districts. The Diamond Street Historic District is an under- served community. A food desert and pressure from the imposing university are only the tip of the iceberg in terms of challenges this community faces.
What impact would a new police station have on this part of North Philadelphia? In a time when police brutality against black people is such a heightened issue, building this station would be a slap in the face to residents. A new police station does not make residents feel safe- and does not honor the history of the area. I am imploring you to listen to the people and reject the PPD. You have undoubtedly studied this area in depth for your reports. You know that a police presence was never a positive part of this community's story. Please- deny the PPD the approval for a new station in the Diamond Street Historic District.
Thank you for your time, Gabrielle Perry Resident of North Philadelphia
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DENY PPD Station Proposal on Diamond St
Bianca Panunto
Hello,
I am reaching out today to ask that you deny approval for the PPD request for a new station in the Diamond Street Historic District. The North Philadelphia community is heavily policed, and it is not helping my neighbors. Temple University employs a massive police force that expands past its campus perimeters. The notion that there should be more policing in North Philadelphia, or that this community is unsafe, is false and quite frankly racially motivated.
I was appalled when I learned about the PPD’s request to add another police station to this community. Please deny their request! North Philadelphia communities need funding towards programs that actually serve them, like libraries/community centers, quality education, and affordable health care. Do not allow the PPD to gain more funding through the ruse of needing more buildings or training.
Thank you, Bianca Panunto 610-663-5495
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New police station on Diamond St.
Gavin Oswald
Hi Ms. Chantry,
I’m sending this message because i oppose the installation of a new police station at 21st and diamond. I do not think that the police are protecting or serving anyone adequately, and are conversely only posing more harm and risk to the Black members of our community. North Central Philly is a historically Black neighborhood that is already harmed substantially by gentrification. I believe encouraging a heavier police presence in the area is further detrimental, and I do not support it.
Thank you, Gavin Oswald
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Say NO to new police station in Diamond St historic district
Cassie O'Neal
Hi Kim,
My name is Cassie O’Neal and I’m a resident of North Philadelphia. I am deeply disturbed that there has been plans to add another looming building, a symbol of more police presence, to our city. As police presence has been often associated with terrorism in our communities; we have now both watched that terrorism live and experienced that terrorism city wide and first-hand.
Adding a police station to Diamond Street Historic district would be tantamount to taunting community efforts AND rewarding officers for what they’ve done. Those funds would be better allocated toward shelter and food for the homeless, rehabilitation for addicts, much needed repairs on desolate roads, and providing school supplies for children.
Please vote NO to another police station here or anywhere in this city.
Thank you for your time.
Best, Cassie
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I demand you deny approval for new PPD station
[email protected]
Hi,
My name is Shane Olsen and I am a resident of Philadelphia. I am emailing to demand you deny the PPD approval for a new sta on in the Diamond Street Historic District. The last thing we need right now is another police sta on.
Regards, Shane Olsen
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No to police station at 21st and Diamond
Kaitlynd ODoherty
Dear Mr. Clarke and Ms. Chantry,
I write today on the matter of the proposed 22nd District police station at 21st and Diamond.
You must not approve this project. The police do not need more resources, real estate or an expanded presence in this part of the city. Do not invest money in policing over community development and public institutions. If it wasn't clear already, I think the events of the last few weeks have clearly demonstrated that Police do not equate to public safety.
It is despicable to move ahead with a $22 million police station in this historic, Black community rather than redistributing this level of funding to social services and other channels that serve Philadelphia's Black and brown communities.
Thank you,
Kaitlynd O'Doherty 19129
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NO NEW STATION IN DIAMOND DISTRICT
Jillian O'Connell
Hello,
I strongly disapprove of the building of a new station for the PPD at 21st & Diamond. It will directly affect the community and displace those who have been residents of the a Diamond district for years. We do NOT need anymore stations in the city, especially not in said area. Please take this into consideration before ruining the lives of the community.
Thanks
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Diamond Street Police Station
Andrew Niemynski
Hi I am writing to express my disapproval of a new police station on W Diamond Street. My disapproval is from two angles, firstly is the modern and historical context that the new police station would exist in and second the case for urbanity. W Diamond Street is full of cultural importance for Philadelphia's African American community. For example the Church of the Advocate, a national historic landmark, is only a few blocks away from the proposed police station. I do not need to go into detail about the importance of that church to this history. Given the history of racism within the Philadelphia Police Department and the citizens, especially evident over the past few weeks, it is wrong to place such a large police station on W Diamond Street. Secondly, having the station flanked by two large parking lots fronting Diamond street is extremely short sighted. North Philadelphia is an exceptionally urban community that is dense and walkable. Specifically this area is on the verge of redeveloping. Blocking two desirable blocks off to development will actually make the neighborhood gentrify faster. With less developable land rents will go up and other vacant lots get developed. Diamond street has the potential to be fully filled in with active mixed use buildings but large surface parking lots will permanently block that potential. I understand that the current police station is small and not equipped for modern policing but this location and design is not right. The city should in reality consider shrinking the police department and increasing social service so then the current building would work. I hope you take these points into consideration. Thank you and have a great day, Andrew
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No New Police Station
Logan Neubauten
Good Afternoon,
I am writing to you today as a concerned citizen of Philadelphia urging you to not allow the construction of a new multi-million dollar police station. Given the nature of the PPD's conduct in the most recent weeks (and in fact for years) I do not believe that taking up space in a historic district can do any good for the community. I urge you to please deny this request and re-allocate the funds outside of the department and into one of the city's many shriveling budgets.
Thank you for your time.
-Logan
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Do not build a new station
stefanie Helena
My name is Stefanie Musto, and I am a resident of East Falls, Philadelphia. I am emailing you because I DO NOT support PPD funding a new station in the Diamond Street Historic District. This is not what tax payer money should be going into.
Black Lives Matter.
Sincerely, Stefanie Musto
3666 Calumet Street Philadelphia, PA 19129 [email protected] (516)425-2881
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No PPD station at 21st and Diamond!
Ashley Murray
Hello Darrell and Kim,
I’m writing you today as a resident of Philadelphia to deny the PPD approval for a new station in the Diamond Street Historic District! We do not need further police presence in the heart of Historic Black North Central Philly!
Thank you, Ashley Murray
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New Station in Diamond Street District
Chelsea Murphy
Hello, I am a citizen of Philadelphia and I am writing to ask you to deny the PPD approval for a new station in the Diamond Street Historic District. Thank you, Chelsea Murphy
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New precinct on historical Diamond Street? Just say NO!
Colin Mooney
Hello, I am writing today as a concerned citizen to ask you to tell the PPD they cannot build a new police station in the heart of Diamond Street historic district. America watched George Floyd die at the hands of the police just 2 weeks ago. George Floyd shouldn't have died like that. The people of north philadelphia should not either. Inviting gun-toting militarized police into the neighborhood will put black lives at risk. The mayor is agreeing to not increase their budget this year. Please follow his lead and do not allow the philadelphia police department to build on historic diamond street. Perhaps don't let them build any new precincts at all. In my opinion you should revoke any approval possible for police stations that are currently in the city of philadelphia period. especially in black and brown communities and on historical ground. I pray you make the right decision.
We don't need more cops. We need the police abolished all together.
In solidarity with everyone who believes in human rights and the Black Lives Matter Movement, Colin M
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Deny PPD approval for a new station in Diamond Street Historic District
Dominique Montoya
Good morning,
I am emailing regarding the Diamond street Historic district as a concerned citizen.
Please do not put a police station there. I have lived in this city my entire life and this historic district would not only be ruined aesthetically by the presence of a police station, but the residents of this area would feel unsafe as well as over policed in their own homes. Having to look over your shoulder in your own neighborhood is not easily avoidable in any big city, but the presence of police would make it even more difficult to walk the streets of this area without the POC here fearing for their lives.
Especially with the police all over this country actively participating in what the UN has deemed to be war crimes, I would argue that this measure would create further violence in our communities. The UN has specifically pointed out the US policing system as a matter of concern. With this in mind, I urge you to rethink this decision.
Though, due to my privilege as a white community member, I have not personally experienced the horrors the police in this country have been responsible for, I stand with the people of color in this city, this country, and across the world. I stand with those who already have nowhere to turn because the police in this country disproportionately choose to help certain groups over others. The police officers who perform their duties honestly, correctly, and without putting fear in the hearts and minds of my fellow POC community members are not large enough in number to guarantee the safety of any community as we currently stand.
Please reconsider any support towards this decision. The goal of this initiative would be to lower crime rates and instill a feeling of safety and ease in the community. However, as I have argued above, a police station in this area would do the exact opposite.
Thank you for your time and stay safe.
Best, -- Dominique Montoya, J.D. (Pronouns: she/her/hers) Temple University, Beasley School of Law, Class of 2020 [email protected] (C): 610-864-5433
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Fwd: Deny the new Police department
Taylor Mohammed
Best Regards,
Begin forwarded message:
From: Taylor Mohammed
Hello my name is Taylor Mohammed, resident of Philadelphia. I’d like to deny to proposal to built a police station in North Philadelphia.
Best Regards, Taylor Mohammed
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New Police Station
Sam McNamara
Hello,
My name is Sam and I am a Philadelphia resident in area code 19125. I am reaching out today in regard to the request for the Philadelphia Police Department to build a brand new station in the Diamond Street Historic District. In light of recent events, and the push to dismantle and re-imagine the police department as we know it, I would like to voice my concern on this initiative. I believe it would be a very negative disruption to our community if this new station were to be built, especially being placed in a historic & black neighborhood.
"Diamond Street District exists because of the population boom in Philly during the 1850s. All of the elaborate structures, including Second Empire and Victorian rowhomes and Gothic Revival churches, were built between 1875 and 1897, namely for the "new rich" of North Broad. Per the nomination, "The row houses and churches of Diamond Street represent one of the most grand and stylistically intact avenue of Victorian architecture in the City of Philadelphia."
Can I count on you to help deny this proposal and retain the dignity of one of Philadelphia's historic districts?
Thank you!
Best, Sam
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Do NOT approve the building of 22nd district police station in the Diamond Street Historic District
Krista McCalla
Dear Ms. Kim Chantry,
Please do not approve the building of the 22nd district police station in the Diamond Street Historic District. The 20 million dollars that would be allocated to this project would be better suited going into community development and public institutions.
As an anthropology graduate of West Chester University, I am passionate about the preservation of historic spaces. Do not take it away from the community.
It is vital we support the community in these times. Build a society that you would want to grow up and flourish in.
Sincerely,
Krista McCalla
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Important
Alexis Masino
Hello,
My name is Alexis Masino and I am a resident of Philadelphia.
I am writing to demand that you reject the new PPD station in the Diamond Street Historic District. Our communities are already overpoliced and this project is a disgrace to our city and communities. Thank you.
-- Alexis Masino she/her/hers University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2020 English Major/Fine Arts Minor 267.505.9610 | alexismasino.com | [email protected]
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New police station
Kiley Marx
Hello Darrell,
My name is Kiley Marx and I am a Philadelphia resident in area code 19121. I am reaching out today in regard to the request for the Philadelphia Police Department to build a brand new station in the Diamond Street Historic District. In light of recent events, and the push to dismantle and re-imagine the police department as we know it, I would like to voice my concern on this initiative. I believe it would be a very negative disruption to our community if this new station were to be built, especially being placed in a historic & black neighborhood.
"Diamond Street District exists because of the population boom in Philly during the 1850s. All of the elaborate structures, including Second Empire and Victorian rowhomes and Gothic Revival churches, were built between 1875 and 1897, namely for the "new rich" of North Broad. Per the nomination, "The row houses and churches of Diamond Street represent one of the most grand and stylistically intact avenue of Victorian architecture in the City of Philadelphia."
Can I count on you to help deny this proposal and retain the dignity of one of Philadelphia's historic districts?
Thank you!
Best, Kiley Marx
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Deny
Victoria Marchiony
Deny the PPD approval for a new station in the Diamond Street Historic District. Put money into community support instead of policing.
Thank you, Victoria
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No new police station at 21st and Diamond
Aviva Marchione
Hello, I am writing to express my disapproval of the proposed new PPD at 21st and Diamond. I believe it would be detrimental to the community.
Thank you, Aviva Marchione 2482427495 131 N 9th Street Phila 19107
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Do not approve new station
kristenleemallon .
Hello,
I am writing to urge you to NOT approve the $20 million 22nd District Police Station. Please put that money into community services instead!!
Thank you for your consideration. Kind regards, Kristen Mallon 19125
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New PPD Station in Diamond Street Historic District
Viktoria Lange
Dear Councilmember Clarke and Historical Commission,
My name is Viktoria Lange and I am a Philadelphia resident. I am extremely concerned by the news I recently received, that in the middle of a pandemic and in the middle of a massive reckoning with police brutality in this country, the City Council and Historical Commission are even considering throwing what could be VITAL COMMUNITY FUNDING to a new PPD station in a historic Black neighborhood. This sends a clear message to all Philadelphians, but especially BIPOC Philadelphians, of where your priorities lie. Please consider denying the PPD approval for this station. Please put funds towards libraries and schools in and around the Diamond Street Historic District.
Philly is watching. Please make the right moral choice.
Sincerely,
Viktoria Lange 19125 --
-- Viktoria Lange she/her/hers Theater and Teaching Artist Events Coordinator, Head House Books www.viktorialange.com
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Proposal for new police station - 21st and Diamond
Giuliana Fleischman Knox
Good afternoon,
I am writing to express my disapproval as a resident of Philadelphia of the proposed plan for a $20 million police station at 21st and Diamond. I do not believe that it serves the interest of the surrounding community nor is it a necessity. Furthermore, it will disrupt the lives of the inhabitants of the community by tearing down homes, destroying the 19th-century historical architecture that the city prides itself on, and increasing police presence that is unnecessary considering the area is already occupied by multiple police stations. Please consider denying approval to the construction of this station tomorrow.
Sincerely, Giuliana Fleischman Knox
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important
Bruna Camurate
It has come to light that there are plans for the implementation of a new police station on 21st and Diamond. As a resident of the neighborhood, I come here to tell you it is not in our best interest to have a new station, especially in said location. As government officials, it is your job to serve the people and listen to their needs, you are a mediator of our necessities. We have absolutely NO interest in another police station, that more terrorizes than protects our neighborhood. You don't get to tell us what we need, we are telling you it's not this. Take your citizens opinions into account and remember what your job is, and why you are there in the first place.
I trust you will listen to your people, Bruna Kleinman
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Please don't approve the new PPD station in Diamond Street Historic District!
Sarah Kelly
Hi! I am writing because I am very concerned about the potential police station in the Diamond Street Historic District. Please don't approve it!
Best,
Sarah
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Police Station Proposal
Kayla Kells
Hello, I am writing to you today about the proposal for a new police station at the intersection of Diamond St and 21st Street. I am absolutely appalled that this is being considered. You want to put ANOTHER police station in an already over policed area? Especially with what is happening with the police recently? This is a backroom deal and I will not stand for it. This is absurd!!! I am asking you to deny the PPD approval for a new station in the Diamond Street Historic District.
-- Kayla Kells Temple University Class of 2021 College of Education Early Childhood Education Major AmeriCorps Jumpstart Team Leader [email protected]
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In regards to the new station in the diamond street historic district.
Caitlin Kelemen
Hi there, I am a resident of Philadelphia. I have learned that there are plans to build a new police station at 21st & diamond. I am writing to let you know that as a resident of Philadelphia, I do not believe we need any more police stations, and we definitely do not need one in a historic district of Philadelphia. Please deny this station request.
Thank you for your time reading this.
Caitlin Kelemen
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Do not approve construction of PPD station in Diamond St. Historical District
Joe Kaser
Dear Kim Chantry,
I am writing to urge you to deny approval for a new Philadelphia Police Department station in the Diamond Street Historical District (DSHD). Now is the time to 1) use city funds for services that protect and grow our communities in ways that the PPD has failed, and 2) listen to the residents of Philly and of the DSHD to understand how construction of this massive building will affect the historical beauty of the neighborhood and city, and the lives of its residence.
Thank you, Joe Kaser
cell: 312-437-5390 112 S Ruby St.
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Deny PPD New Station in Diamond Street Historical District
x. karkruff
Hello,
It recently came to the attention of myself and the community of Philadelphia that the Philadelphia Police Department is requesting approval from the Historical Commission and City Council to install a new Police Station in the Diamond Street Historical District.
I am writing to strongly oppose such a request. In light of the recent movement to address systemic racism and police brutality in the US, and considering the PPD's history of abusing their power, I find it reprehensible that the PPD would feel entitled to a new station.
Please, deny their request and deny any future requests for increases in funding, real estate, renovations, equipment, or anything else you may have any purview over as it regards the Philadelphia Police Department. They do not have respect for the citizens of Philadelphia and they do not deserve any additional real estate or resources.
Sincerely, - Xander Karkruff West Philadelphia resident
Xander Karkruff (pronouns: they/them) Master of Fine Arts Museum Exhibition Planning and Design
207.669.5237 xanderkarkruff.com Xander on LinkedIn
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Deny PPD New Station in Diamond Street Historical District
CJ
Good Afternoon,
My name is Cristina Jasen and I am a Philadelphia resident and public health research data collector at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
I am writing to urgently oppose the Philadelphia Police Department's request to install a new police station in the Diamond Street Historical District.
From a public health perspective, the increase of police presence in the heart of the historically Black neighborhood in North Central Philadelphia is a threat to Black lives. In light of the recent movement to address systemic racism and police brutality across the US, and specifically the PPD's history of racist policing, I find it reprehensible that the PPD would feel entitled to a new station.
Jillian Johnson, Mayor of Durham, North Carolina rightly reported that the safest communities don't have the most cops, they have the most resources. The Black residents of the Diamond Street Historical District and the broader city of Philadelphia deserves safety, not a death sentence.
Please, deny their request and deny any future requests for increases in funding, real estate, renovations, equipment, etc., with regard to the Philadelphia Police Department. The PPD is an active threat to Black citizens of Philadelphia, and you are in a position to ensure that any additional resources to the PPD are denied. We are watching.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Best, Cristina Jasen
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PPD Station at 21st and Diamond
Lucy James-Olson
Hello Ms. Chantry, I am writing to ask you that you deny the Philadelphia Police Department approval for a new station in the historic Black neighborhood and Diamond Street. The actions of the PPD serve only to protect white wealth and property and criminalize Black lives. To build a new PPD station anywhere during this time, let alone in a historic Black neighborhood would be unjust and insensitive to the needs of your constituents. If you grant this request to the PPD you will be proving yourself uncaring and unaccountable. Deny this request and funnel funding into social services. - Lucy James-Olson [email protected] (302) 740-6776
[they/them]
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POLICE REFORM
Russ Israel
Hello,
I am writing to you to demand that any plans for a new police station in the Diamond Street Historic District are immediately halted. For the sake of the Philadelphia community, which has now been publicly brutalized by police in every neighborhood, I beg that you both deny the PPD approval for a new station in the Diamond street historic district and oppose any budget increases proposed for the PPD.
We will not tolerate any more police terrorism in our neighborhoods or any further investment in the police department.
Thank you, Russ Israel Philadelphia Resident
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No New Police Station
Isabella
Hello, I am writing to you today to ask that you deny the Philadelphia Police Department’s approval for a new station in the Diamond Street Historic District, in the heart of Historic Black North Central Philadelphia. Thank you.
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Please Deny the PPD Approval for New Station
Stephanie Iozzia
Hello Councilman Clarke and Preservation Planner Chantry,
My name is Stephanie and I'm a resident of Philadelphia, 19130 and am emailing to request that you deny the PPD approval for a new station in the Diamond Street Historic District.
The last thing this city needs after the continued murder of black folks in this country is another Police Station. The money it would take to facilitate its construction and to staff it would be better spent anywhere else, in any other city department.
Investing in education, arts and culture, local business are just a few areas that chip away at the necessity of increasing police presence in Philly. I am fearful and preemptively angry for our city at large and for the Diamond Street Historic District thinking that the city and PPD would both go so far as to approve this decision.
Please. Increasing police presence and police-related resources is adding insult to injury and will NOT benefit this city's people in ANY way. The question remains who is this for and who is this working against?
With respect, Steph Philadelphia, 19130
-- Stephanie Iozzia 717-919-5452 www.stephanieiozzia.com [email protected]
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Diamond Street District PPD office
Rachel Hottle
To the Historical Commission,
Hello, my name is Rachel Hottle and I am a concerned previous resident of Philadelphia. I’m calling to urge you to reject the creation of a new police station in the Diamond Street Historic District.
Following enormous pressure from the citizens of Philadelphia, 14 members of city council, including Councilmember Clarke, came out against the allocation of new funds to the PPD, and Mayor Kenney has eliminated his proposed funding hike for the PPD, instead releasing an agenda for police reform.
Throughout their entire history and in the more recent events of the past few weeks, the PPD has shown little regard for Black lives, and has instead enacted violence on Black bodies with impunity.
The city does not need another police station, especially in the historically black Diamond Street District. Rather, the city should reallocate funds to city government locations that serve Philadelphia’s black and/or low-income communities such as the Health, Parks & Recreations, Libraries, Homeless Services, and the Arts & Culture offices.
Please reject the creation of a new police station in the Diamond Street Historic District, and instead support policies that protect and uplift Black communities.
Thank you!
All the best, Rachel Hottle
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Reject New PPD Station
Shawn Hogan
Hello Council President Clarke and Ms. Chantry,
I am writing to voice my concern with the proposal to add a Police Station at 21st and Diamond. I demand that you deny the request for building this station.
It's clear that policing in Philadelphia is a racist and broken system. Opening a new police station ANYWHERE in Philadelphia is regressive, but is especially abhorrent that this one is slated to open in a historically Black neighborhood.
Take the space proposed for this police station and build a resource that will actually serve the community. It will do much more to help our communities and prevent crime than a police station ever could.
Thank you,
Shawn Hogan
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no new police station
Lana Hanulec
Hello,
My name is Lana Hanulec, resident of district 5, zip code 19130.
I am writing to insist that you do not approve the $20M 22nd District Police Station in the Diamond Street Historic District.
A new police station in this district is the furthest thing from what we need. Now is time to defund the police and redirect funds to the social services that develop the health and resilience of our community.
Now more than ever, in light of recent events, you must know that this new police station is neither wanted nor welcome here.
Sincerely,
Lana C. Hanulec
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Please Deny Diamond St Station
Fran G
Good Afternoon,
I am a concerned citizen of Philadelphia residing in 19130 zip code. I am writing to respectfully urge you to deny the PPD approval for a new station in the Diamond Street Historic District.
This will be grossly counterproductive to the current efforts to hold the institution of law enforcement accountable, and enact massive overhaul, reforms, and divestment required to bring about greater equity for the most vulnerable in our community.
Thank you for all that you do to do what is right on behalf of this community, and thank you for your serious consideration of this and all similar requests.
Sincerely, Francis Gress Philadelphia, PA 19130
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New 22nd District Police Station
Emmaline Goodwin
To whom it may concern,
I am currently a resident on West Diamond Street in Philadelphia. My block and those surrounding it have been preserved as historical for many years. The rich history of the brownstone buildings of West Diamond Street are maintained beautifully in a city where gentrification is rapidly erasing its rich history. The 2100 block of Diamond Street lies within this historic district and the proposal for a new Police Station to be put here would tarnish the rich history of the Stanton neighborhood. Myself and my neighbors feel greatly that if a police station was put in the neighborhood more harm than good would be done to the history and the people. Additionally, life-long residents have not been consulted about the station, there is no excuse for this. It very much seems as if it is trying to be hidden. Please consider our pleas when meeting about this proposal and do not agree to the construction of a police department here.
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New 22nd District Police Station
Chuck Gondos
Dear Kim,
I was amazed to hear the city is still planning to build this police station. I am even sickened to know it could be located within the neighborhood’s historic district.
A new police district headquarters in the historic section of a majority African-American neighborhood has to be the biggest slap in the face to those unjustly murdered or arrested by police, especially in that district.
I hope you consider rejecting the city and PPD’s proposal. Please take a step back and look at what is happening.
Thank you for your time and take care!
Chuck Gondos (concerned Philadelphia citizen)
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DENY THE PPD A NEW STATION
Jo Goddard
Hello, I am a concerned Philadelphia citizen demanding you deny the police request for a new station in the Diamond Street historic district. -Jo Goddard
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The new PPD HQ
Caryn Gill
Good evening,
I am contacting you today to implore you to reject the PPD’s request for their new station in the Diamond Street historic district. Increased policing in this area will not help Philadelphia progress in its revitalization.
Thank you, Caryn -- Caryn Gill, LPC [email protected] 732-600-6111
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Deny PPD new station in Diamond Street Historic District!
Ambrose Christopher Gage
A resident of West Philadelphia recently brought to my attention that the Philadelphia Police Department is requesting approval from the Historical Commission and City Council to install a new Police Station in the Diamond Street Historical District.
I am writing to strongly oppose such a request. In light of the recent movement to address systemic racism and police brutality in the US, and considering the PPD's history of abusing their power, I find it reprehensible that the PPD would feel entitled to a new station.
Please, deny their request and deny any future requests for increases in funding, real estate, renovations, equipment, or anything else you may have any purview over as it regards the Philadelphia Police Department. They do not have respect for the citizens of Philadelphia and they do not deserve any additional real estate or resources.
regards, Christopher ("Ambrose") Gage Philadelphia resident, not of West Philadelphia but friend to many who are
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The Police Station in the Diamond Street Historical District
Judah Featherman
Dear Councilmen Clarke and the Historical Commission,
This country is being torn apart at the seems by the systems meant to protect and serve us. I’m sure you have watched the despicable, over aggressive, racist beating of peaceful protesters by police in the last two weeks. And I’m sure you don’t need me to remind you how many of these unjust hateful beatings have taken place in our own city.
The Philadelphia police are an institution that has time and again shown itself unable to protect the lives and property of blacks and other people of color in this city and the suggestion that they need yet another station to continue this failure is absurd.
Putting aside the grossly insulting location of this proposed station (a historically black community) the money being wasted on the construction and establishment of this station could be better spent on public services.
Thank you for taking the time to read this and please consider not allowing the festering wound of police brutality and white supremacism to continue in this city by blocking this police station.
Sincerely, Judah
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Diamond St Historical District Station
Amelia Durfee
In regards to the potential building of another station in this area, I am voicing my desires for you to DENY THE APPROVAL.
I hope this message finds you in good health, and that you will act in the best interest of Philadelphians to not build a station in the Diamond Street Historic District. There are many other necessary initiatives to prioritize over this.
Thank you.
Amelia Durfee
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Oppose 21st and Diamond Proposed Precinct
[email protected]
Dear Ms. Chantry,
My name is Isabella Dickstein, and I am writing you as a concerned, lifelong Philadelphia resident. The proposed building of yet another police precinct at 21st and Diamond must be opposed, for the integrity of our city.
There is simply no practical need for another police precinct in Philadelphia, especially in a community such as North Philadelphia where the current PPD presence is already traumatizing residents and perpetuating violence at an abhorrent rate. There are no accurate statistics favoring excessive police presence in any community. Moreover, the construction of a new precinct is overwhelmingly expensive, and building it will be rubbing the salt in the wounds of every underfunded public service program in our city, public programs that ACTUALLY keep our neighbors safe. When there is money to fund libraries, schools, quality food stores, rec centers, mental health programs, homelessness programs, why is it going to the PPD? There are already 21 precincts and around 6,300 officers, that do less to provide safety to Philadelphia residents than any other program. It is a fact that access to unbiased employment, advanced education, and community building programs are effective at reducing crime and poverty. It is an insult to Philadelphia and her beautiful, diverse population to erase powerful Black history for another beacon of violent White Supremacy. Instead, our city govt should celebrate and empower our Black and Brown communities by bringing them justice via meaningful distribution of tax payer dollars.
Please oppose this racist action, and please, if it falls into your lap, oppose any further actions to build new precincts. There is power in your position, power to be a thorn in the side of racism, the power to help produce meaningful tangible justice to your city.
Best, Isabella Dickstein
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Deny The PPD Approval For a New Station aIn the Diamond St. Historic District
demand nao
It is unacceptable to me as a Philadelphian to remain silent as we pay for another station for the PPD. They have proven that they will brutalize those who stand for racial justice because it stands as a threat to their identity in this city. Even ignoring their historical failures, at the very least, they are the physical front lines of defense for white supremacy in Philadelphia (demonstrated by their recent actions in FIshtown). The crimes committed by the PPD the last two weeks will be remembered forever, so will your response to the injustice in this city. Don't forget that the people will never forget.
Nao Demand 19143
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NO to the proposed PPD station in North Philly
Thomas Dellipriscoli
Good Morning,
My name is Thomas Dellipriscoli and I am a resident of the 2nd district of Philadelphia. I first want to thank you for listening to the people in the street and saying NO to Mayor Kenney's austerity budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The work is just beginning. The protests will not be stopping until you commit to defunding the police and stopping any proposed expansion into our communities, like the newly proposed station in the Diamond Street Historical District. There can be no backroom deals with the PPD and the protests will continue to pressure you into cutting your ties with the PPD and giving them anything they ask for.
Sincerely, Thomas Dellipriscoli
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Deny the PPD approval for a new station in the Diamond Street Historic District
Zach Decker
Historic Preservation Planner Chantry,
The proposal to allow the Philadelphia Police Department to utilize real estate in the Diamond Street Historic District for a new police station is a bad idea. The residents of this neighborhood who are predominantly Black do not need to be bookended with a new police station to the west and Temple University to the east. This neighborhood already sees enough predatory reality and enough policing as is. The neighborhood's history has almost already been entirely erased. Utilizing real estate that has been determined to be historically significant by the historical society to build a police station is ludicrous. The historical significance of police is to keep Black folks submissive, but I'm sure I need not remind you of that fact. In reading a pamphlet available to the public on the historical significance of this stretch of Diamond Street I learned that businesses dedicated to serving the community that lived and worked nearby flourished in Philadelphia's industrious past. I suggest you implement policy and budgets that allow for those living in this neighborhood, Black folks in particular, to serve their community. This neighborhood does not need police from some other neighborhood patrolling and demonizing its citizens under the guise of serving them. This neighborhood needs to allow its Black residents to own businesses and homes not police officers forcing them out of their own neighborhood. It's simple, deny the PPD's proposal for a new station in the Diamond Street Historic District. Approve of Black owned businesses and housing instead.
Thank you for reading, Zach Decker
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Philadelphia police station at 21st and dauphin
Steven Darling
Darrell and Kim, I’m gonna be honest with you building another police station is a bad idea. Y’all know policing is rooted in slave catching? THATS NOT FUCKING CHILL!!!!!! How about you take all the money that it would take to build a police station and give it to black owned businesses in that area. That would be extremely chill. Spark one and think about it. Cops don’t keep us safe we keep us safe.
Best, Steven Darling
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New police building
Gabrielle Dandrea
Good evening
I am writing to request that you deny the PPD building a new station in the diamond street historical district. We need less of a police presence and not to build new stations.
Thank you Gabrielle Dandrea Concerned citizen
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New Philadelphia Police Station
LNC
Hello,
My name is Leia Cohen and I'm a North Philadelphia resident. I'm emailing to voice my opposition to building a new police station at 21st St. & Diamond St. North Central Philadelphia is already overpoliced, and now more than ever, there are so many better uses for that money. We are still in the midst of a global pandemic that is putting so much strain on our city's health care workers, essential workers, and all those who are out of work and unable to make ends meet. If anything, now is the time to put more money into social programs aimed at eliminating things like homelessness, joblessness, and food insecurity. These issues are the root of most crimes committed in Philadelphia, so eliminating these things will negate the need for another police station.
Please do not allow another police station to be built in a historically black community that is already experiencing so much pain at the hands of the police that are already in the community.
Philadelphia thanks you.
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Kathy Chan
Hello,
I am writing to voice my disapproval with the proposed plans for building a new police station on 21st and Diamond street. This project was approved without discussion of the people in the community, those that will be significantly impacted by this project the most. Philadelphia has a long history of erasing its most historically significant neighborhoods, and a $20 million police station would only continue this destructive erasure. The North Philadelphia area already has police stations in place and does not need any more added to it. Tearing down homes in the neighborhood for a police station would disrupt the community and would add an absolutely unneeded force in the area.
Sincerely a concerned citizen with voting rights, Kathy C.
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Deny the PPD approval for a new station in the Diamond Street Historic District
Kayleb Candrilli
Dear Kim Chantry and Darrell Clarke,
I’m writing to ask that you deny the PPD approval for a new station in the Diamond Street Historic District. We need to move forward as a community, and that path forward does not include expansions of the PPD’s reach. Please protect the historical integrity of that space, and the safety of Philadelphia residents. Please deny the PPD a new location.
Thank you for reading, Kayleb Candrilli
-- Kayleb Rae Candrilli MA, Pennsylvania State University MFA, University of Alabama MLIS, University of Alabama Author, What Runs Over, YesYes Books
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Diamond Street Historical District
Chris Brown
Hello, My name is Chris Brown and I live in the 19122 zip code of Philadelphia. I am writing today to urge you to deny approval to build a new police station in the Diamond Street Historical District.
It is my understanding that there is a vote on Friday. Please do not allow this station to get off of the ground. This is a historic neighborhood, and there is no reason to erect a police station in the center of it.
Thank you for your time
Best, Chris Brown 1213 N Franklin St Philadelphia, PA 19122 443-277-0987
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Say NO to PPD in the Diamond Street Historical District
Carlisle Quinn Brooke
Hello Councilmember Darrell Clarke and Kim Chantry,
I am contacting you with an urgent message to deny the approval of the PPD establishing a new station in the Diamond Street Historic District. What we need are investments back into the black and indigenous communities of Philadelphia in particular to support public education, recreation centers, arts and cultural centers and health care centers. These are the resources truly necessary for a thriving community, and the investments will prove themselves ten-fold.
We don't need more policing. We need community integrity.
Best regards, Carlisle
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Deny PPD New Station in Diamond Street Historical District
Ariadne Brazo
Hello there,
It recently came to the attention of myself and the community of Philadelphia that the Philadelphia Police Department is requesting approval from the Historical Commission and City Council to install a new Police Station in the Diamond Street Historical District.
I am writing to strongly oppose such a request. In light of the recent movement to address systemic racism and police brutality in the US, and considering the PPD's history of abusing their power, I find it reprehensible that the PPD would feel entitled to a new station.
Please, deny their request and deny any future requests for increases in funding, real estate, renovations, equipment, or anything else you may have any purview over as it regards the Philadelphia Police Department. They do not have respect for the citizens of Philadelphia and they do not deserve any additional real estate or resources.
Sincerely, - Ariadne Brazo West Philadelphia resident
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No New Police Station in Diamond Street Historical District
Hannah Brady
Hello, I am a resident of North Philadelphia writing to ask you to deny the PPD approval for their plan to build a new police station at 21st and Diamond in the Diamond Street Historical District. As a resident of this area, there is no need to increase policing of it or damage it’s history. Thank you, Hannah Brady
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No New Police Station at 21st and Diamond
Marlayne Bondarchuk <[email protected]> Thu 6/11/2020 12:23 PM To: Kim Chantry
Hello.
I am writing to voice my disapproval about the proposed police station at 21st and Diamond street. This project was approved without discussion of the people in the community, who will be affected by this the most. Philadelphia has a history of erasing its historically significant neighborhoods and a $20 million police station would continue this erasure. The area already has police stations and does not need more added to it.
The neighborhood is beautiful and is most known for its rows and rows of 19th century homes. Most of which still have the same design as the original buildings from the 19th century. Tearing down homes for a police station would disrupt the community and would add an unneeded force to the area.
Sincerely concerned citizen with voting rights, Marlayne
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Deny PPD approval for new station in Diamond Street Historical District
Erica Bilotta
Hello,
My name is Erica Bilotta. I am a resident of Berwyn, Pennsylvania and a recent Temple University graduate. I am emailing today to urge you NOT to approve a $20M 22nd District Police Station in the Diamond Street Historical District.
In addition, I demand that we start providing more support toward community efforts and organizations outside of the police forces in order to prevent police brutality and violence in the future.
Sincerely, Erica Bilotta.
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Unwanted Police Station in Diamond Street Historic District
Kiley Billing
To whom it may concern, I am currently a resident on West Diamond Street in Philadelphia. My block and those surrounding it have been preserved as historical for many years. The rich history of the brownstone buildings of West Diamond Street are maintained beautifully in a city where gentrification is erasing its rich history. The 2100 block of Diamond Street lies within this historic district and the proposal for a new Police Station to be put here would tarnish the rich history of the Stanton neighborhood. Myself and my neighbors feel greatly that if a police station was put in the neighborhood more harm than good would be done to the history and the people. Please consider our please when meeting about this proposal and do not agree to the construction of a police department here. Thank you, K. Billing
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No Approval for 22nd Precinct in Diamond Street Historical District
Charles Benefield
Hello,
My name is Charles Benefield and I am a resident of West Philadelphia. I'm emailing you to demand that you do not approve any plan to build the 22nd Precinct police station in the Diamond Street Historical District. Stop taking from the "have-nots" in this city by eroding the services made to support us and continously funneling money into the police who punish us for our very existence. The continued gentrification of our neighborhoods must cease, and removing housing in order to centralize the police in our community is unforgivable. An additional 20 million to the police does not solve poverty, poor education, the opiod crisis, unfit housing, houselessness, etc. Do you value the police over the lives and well-beings of our most vulnerable Philadelphians? You're stance on this matter will make it clear to those personally affected by your decisions.
Sincerely,
Charles Benefield
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Police Station on 22nd and Diamond
JT
To whom it may concern, My name is JT Belmont and I am currently a resident on West Diamond Street in Philadelphia. My block and those surrounding it have been preserved as historical for many years. The rich history of the brownstone buildings of West Diamond Street are maintained beautifully in a city where gentrification is erasing its rich history. The 2100 block of Diamond Street lies within this historic district and the proposal for a new Police Station to be put here would tarnish the rich history of the Stanton neighborhood. Myself and my neighbors feel greatly that if a police station was put in the neighborhood more harm than good would be done to the history and the people. Please consider our pleas when meeting about this proposal and do not agree to the construction of a police department here. Thank you!
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Proposed Police Station at 21st and Diamond
Mike Bell
Hello,
My name is Michael Bell. As a long time resident of Philadelphia, I am writing today to voice my concern regarding the proposed police station at 21st and Diamond.
The historic integrity of Philadelphia has been pillaged over the last decade and the proposed station would only add to this. We need less police stations, we need to demilitarize our police forces and we NEED to put funds back to emphasis our communities.
I am writing today in hopes that you will open your eyes, see what the people of Philadelphia are asking for:
Deny the PPD approval for a new station in the Diamond Street Historic District.
We are facing a moment of change, you are either on the side of the people or you are an impediment.
We will speak with our votes, with our voices in the streets and change will come. This is your chance to take a stand against injustice and do your job of being for the people by the people.
Best Regards,
Michael Bell South Philadelphia
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Vision for a Just and Peaceful Future
Bryce W. Bayer
Dear Councilmember Clarke,
I am writing to implore you to deny approval for the Philadelphia law enforcement (PPD) to create a new station in the Diamond St. Historic District. In this moment, our communities need agency, care, and MEANINGFUL INVESTMENT.
To put $20 million of our citizens' dollars into a new police station is a statement that says "Philadelphia does not care about its residents." We cannot and should not be pumping more money into violent policing which amounts to state-sanctioned domestic terrorism.
I want to live in a city that is peaceful and whose public servants and leaders boldly and meaningfully responds to the EXPLICIT DEMANDS of its citizens.
I am certain that you can and will look deep within to ignite your awareness and empathy, and to make the decision that favors our citizens, especially our Black communities.
The police are not protecting us, the police are not here for our communities. Be bold. Be courageous. Invest this money where it is needed most. Disarm the police, defund the police, abolish the police, make them unpopular in such a way that this inherently racist system will be systematically dismantled. Let us replace the antagonizers with peacemakers. Let us show our citizens we love them by divesting city money from their torturers and murderers.
I trust that you can and will act boldly in this truly incredible and unprecedented moment. I wish you strength, courage, ease, and clarity as you serve and lead the citizens of Philadelphia.
Black Lives Matter! Black Lives are Sacred!! NO NEW POLICE STATIONS!!!
With sincerity, love and gratitude,
Bryce Bayer
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22nd District Police Building
Argyle Bestiary Co.
Hello Ms. Chantry, My name is Remy and I’m wri ng to discuss the planned 22nd District police building on Diamond Street. This past week, 14 of the 17 members of the Philadelphia City Council stated that we need to overhaul our police system. They called for a realloca on of funds away from police and prisons. This building project does the exact opposite of that. It is not the direc on we, as a city, are currently moving. This project should be discon nued.
Thank you for your me, -Remy Campbell
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Proposed PPD station
Jeanne D'Angelo
Councilmember Clarke,
I am writing today to express my disapproval for the erection of a new and incredibly expensive PPD station in the Diamond Street Historic District.
As the past weeks have shown, the people are no longer interested in a vision of the city that only invests in violent policing, and diverts funds from the many many social services are material needs that the city is not funding during an unprecedented pandemic.
This vision of the city, of how we use public space and what we prioritize in our funding is totally unable to meet the needs of the people right now. Please reject this extremely expensive and wasteful project, meet the demands of the protestors and black organizers, people speaking to you from the fields of education, the arts, sanitation and street workers who are begging you to invest in things that make this city safe and liveable instead.
-Jeanne D'Angelo
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PPD Station at 22nd and Diamond
Annaliese
Good evening,
I'm a Philadelphia resident writing to ask that the Historical Comission deny approval for a PPD station at 22nd and Diamond.
Thank you for your time,
Annaliese Downey
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Precinct at 400 N broad st.
Prairie M. Faul
Hello,
My name is Frankie Faul and as a resident of Philadelphia I would like to urge you to abandon plans to allocate 280 million dollars for the unnecessary development of a new PPD headquarters at 400 N broad st. In consideration of the financial precarity the city is facing in the wake of covid-19 , which the city government has used as a justification for an austerity budget at the expense of essential community programs, the prioritization of a precinct goes against what numerous residents have repeatedly expressed their needs are. Furthermore in light of the ongoing work of community members to address the city's role in upholding police brutality, policies that disenfranchise Black Philadelphians, and identify what steps are necessary to ensure equity and safety for all Philadelphians this move can be seen as nothing short of a total dismissal of their efforts and an abandonment of the city's commitment to its constituents wellbeing. There is a growing movement across the nation and within our own city to recognize the inherent flaws of using policing as a tool to ensure safety and equity. The expansion of our police department through the development of an additional precinct in lieu of an investment in systems and human resources that do enhance safety and quality of life: our schools, community programs, programs that address harm is immoral, ignorant of the communities demands, and in the face of cities across the nation investigating defunding, diminishing, and abolishing police departments ultimately a regressive approach. I strongly urge you to reconsider these plans and take steps to reallocate the funds for the precinct into what our city and our communities actually need.
Thank you,
Frankie Faul
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No To Police Station 22nd and Diamond
Sean Gerstley
Dear Mr. Clarke and Ms. Chantry,
I write today as a resident of the 22nd district on the matter of the proposed 22nd District police station at 21st and Diamond.
You must not approve this project. The police do not need more resources, real estate or an expanded presence in this part of the city. Do not invest money in policing over community development and public institutions. If it wasn't clear already, I think the events of the last few weeks have clearly demonstrated that Police do not equate to public safety.
It is despicable to move ahead with a $22 million police station in this historic, Black community rather than redistributing this level of funding to social services and other channels that serve Philadelphia's Black and brown communities.
Thank you,
Sean Gerstley 19121
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22nd District Police Building
Phoebe Grace
Hello Ms. Chantry,
I'm a Philadelphia resident writing to express my strong disapproval of the proposed 22nd District Police Building. Construction plans should not and cannot move forward while the police's budget is in dire need of being dialed back. As employees of the public, the PPD has not demonstrated in the last few weeks (or months, or years) that they are serving the citizens of our city, and are therefore not worthy of expansions or additional buildings. Progress on this project needs to be immediately halted. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely, Phoebe Grace
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No 22nd District Police!!
Francesca Lally
To the members of the historical commission, I implore you to halt and scrap plans for the building of a new police precinct at 2100 Diamond street. We do not need any more police in Philly, (in fact, they should be abolished) but especially not in the Diamond Street historical district. This building will be a stain on the neighborhood, incite violence (police know nothing but violence) and is furthermore a total WASTE OF MONEY which should be spent on projects to actually nourish and enhance the community. Some examples being librarians, community gardens, well-maintained roads, getting asbestos out of schools, basically EVERYTHING except police. We don't need them. Sincerely, Francesca
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NO Police Station at 21st and Diamond
Olivia Lamborn
Dear Council President Darrell Clarke,
My name is Olivia Lamborn, and I am a graduate student at Temple University and a resident in the 19121 zip code. I am writing to you to demand that a new police station should NOT be built in the North Philadelphia community at 21st & Diamond Street. With multiple police stations already in existence in the Temple area, an additional police site will do nothing to keep residents safe and contrarily will do great harm to the Black and brown communities that exist here.
Mayor Kenney has already agreed to cut the $14 million increases to the FY2021 police budget. It makes no sense to add this expensive and useless endeavor to the long list of purchases being made by the police department. I know that you are dedicated to keep Philadelphians safe, and I hope that you will understand how detrimental over-policing is to our communities. Hiring more police officers has done little, if anything, to lower the rates of crime in the North Central area. What is the thought process behind thinking that yet another police station will change anything?
Please take my words and message seriously. During these incredibly difficult times of social, economic, and racial strife in Philadelphia and beyond, I hope that you will do the right thing and understand why we should not be giving any more money to the Philadelphia Police Department. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely, Olivia Lamborn
Olivia Lamborn Vice-President of Temple Community Development Club (TCDC) Temple University, Tyler School of Art+Architecture B.S. Community Development, Spanish Minor 4+1 MS City & Regional Planning Student | LinkedIn
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Defund the 22nd District Police Building Plan
Peter Lewin
Hi,
I am a Philadelphian and a constituent of Jamie Gauthier and I am writing to urge the council to abandon the proposed building of the new 22nd District Police building.
In a city that has expressed major concerns over the expansion of police budgets, the proposed building of a new police station at 2100 Diamond street must not proceed.
As thousands protest in the streets for justice for Black people, we are watching our Councilmembers closely, especially on this opportunity to do something to help Black Philadelphians by diverting these funds to aid communities from within. If we can shift our focus away from policing and towards health, housing, and youth support we can all be part of the solution for a more equitable solution.
Again, I urge the council to not proceed with the building of a structure at 2100 W Diamond St.
Sincerely, Peter Lewin
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ALLOW PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING 2100 DIAMOND STREET ON THE AGENDA
Jeanette Lloyd
Hello there -
I am writing you to express my total OUTRAGE that the 22nd district police precinct building that will cost taxpayers 20 million dollars is still in the gutted post Covid-19 Philadelphia city budget and that the plan to build and spend that money on a BUILDING is moving forward.
Invest that 20 million into Public Health! Invest the 20 million in Homelessness services! The police should be fine considering they have the biggest slice BY FAR in the budget and frankly, could cut 25M and put that money towards people centered public safety, mental health services for the people and the police! Housing and education should come before a brand new high tech building that isn't necessary or required for the police to do their jobs in the community.
Please consider taking public comments so that you are fair to the community in which you swear to serve as a public servant. I am a Philadelphia resident, area code 19130 and I expect to be heard!
Jeanette Lloyd 484-529-8034 /Event Productions /Creative Strategy www.jeanettelloyd.com
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No New Police Station!
amanda locke <[email protected]> Thu 6/11/2020 8:17 PM To: Kim Chantry
Hello Councilmember Chantry, I am emailing you to demand that you Deny the PPD approval for a new station in Diamond St Historic District. Do not pour more money into a police station. Fund Communities Now!
You know that the right thing to do is to fund communities, you have the power to do that! Amanda Locke 19144
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Hearing: June 12, 2020 Review Requested: Final Approval District Designation: Diamond Street Historic District Staff Contact: Kim Chantry – [email protected] [email protected]
Re: 2100 Diamond Street
Good morning,
My name is Gail Loney and I’ll be participating by computer. I will be commenting on the Final Approval for 2100 Diamond Street.
As a lifelong resident of north central Philadelphia, I have seen my neighborhood change over the decades but I have also seen it remain the same, and not necessarily for the good of the people or the neighborhood. Growing up in the neighborhood I have always appreciated the beauty of the structures that surrounded me even before I knew about what art did or what it represented or actually was. All I knew was that I found something beautiful and appealing to me personally.
As I grew older I realized that art had always played a role in my life. Lines, angles, light, color, spacing all worked together and in contrast to create something unique and special. For me, Diamond Street had these huge beautiful mini-mansions that I loved as a kid and I used to have a neighbor who lived in one of them on the corner of 21st & Diamond across the street from Simpson’s drug store where my oldest sister use to work. I wasn’t allowed to go into peoples’ houses but the family was always friendly and pleasant.
It was huge to me probably because I was a little kid. It had these big cherry wood double doors with heavy etched glass inlays, and the steps were always clean and white. The vestibule was tiled all around the walls up to an adults shoulders as well as the floors. The ceilings were high and the windows seemed to cover almost the whole wall. I didn’t and still don’t know what the material is called that accentuates and frames the windows and the doors but it made an impression on me, so much so that ‘til this day I love all those things I just spoke of. My current home, in this neighborhood has high ceilings, the old doors were removed over time though I wish I could afford to put them back. The brick needs to be acid washed, and the steps are now brick too. But the vestibule is tiled and the mantle is slate once I get rid of the old paint.
I said all that to say, Philadelphia doesn’t seem to appreciate or value the beauty it’s been afforded and would rather abandon and allow such artifacts to deteriorate and tear it down rather than see the value, preserve and repurpose such structures of timeless beauty and creativity. Consequently, we are here now asking to re-designate an area of historical craftmanship for a commercial property that does not compare to what was and what is still here; Jones Tabernacle, Church of the Advocate, and the architecture represented by the properties directly across from the proposed site on Diamond Street that use to be what the neighborhood knew as Dr. Clarks office, and the adjacent structures.
Not to mention the fact that they would use such valuable land to build a commercial structure to be used for the police as opposed to putting homes, which they should have invested in for the last 20-years, which would have served our community so much better.
Additionally, not to have community meetings with the residents for such a high impact project an area from 10th street to 33rd, Poplar Street to Lehigh Avenue, which is the boundaries of the 22nd Police District, is a further insult and slap in the face of the residents of those areas.
As a resident, super voter, member of an RCO, and a block captain, there are so many ways the city can get in touch with me about affairs in my area. I am quite feed up with the lack of transparency as a tax paying citizen who participates in the above mentioned activities as well as attending council, hearings and commenting on ordinances, resolutions and bills.
If one RCO was engaged, all should have been engaged and represented in public meetings, with and for the public. There are at least (5) five RCO’s that cover the area of the 22nd Police District or more. And last but not least, because eminent domain is being used to take the land for this project, when and where was the public going to be notified and engaged in the process which has now been going on since 2018. It is now 2020, soon to be 2021.
I’m already being overpoliced by Temple, Septa, PHA and the PPD. They are already in my community located at 17th & Montgomery Avenue. I don’t want my tax dollars used to pay for a new precinct to the tune of $20 million when my community is being displaced and has been underfunded and continues to be disrespected.
I don’t want a police station in front of my face, especially when they don’t respect or protect me. Council can’t find money for Libraries, recreation centers or anything to improve my community but these big budget items that don’t include anything to encourage, enhance, engage educate or embrace our community, they can always seem to find money for that. And it never fails, they always want to build in the neighborhood but they always want to tell us what they want to build without talking to, or asking the people that live here; what do you want, or need or even our opinion about what they are proposing.
Thank you.
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Fw: PPD station
Jon Farnham
Jonathan E. Farnham, Ph.D. Executive Director Philadelphia Historical Commission 1515 Arch Street, 13th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19102 tel: 215-686-7660 Working Remotely
From: Holly Mack-Ward
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Hello Mr. Farnham, Please deny the PPD's request for approval for a new station in the Diamond Street Historic District. Thank you, Holly Mack-Ward 215-990-5494
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The New Police Department in the Diamond Street Historic District
Ella Komita-Moussa
Hello,
My name is Ella Komita Moussa and I am a resident of Philadelphia. I am emailing today to urge you to deny the PPD approval for the new station in the Diamond Street Historic District. We should not be building new police departments, especially ones in Historic Black neighborhoods, when police are more likely to inflict and harm Black bodies. If we have learned anything over the past few weeks it is that the current police system kills more people than it protects, and we need to actively defunding the police department, not building new departments.
Thank you for listening.
Sincerely, Ella Komita Moussa
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Fw: Permit public comments about 2100 Diamond St Police District
preservation
From: Ka e Nelson
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Hi --
I am writing to express my concern about the 22nd district police precinct building on 2100 Diamond Street. This proposed building will cost the Philadelphia Tax payers 20 million dollars in a year where all other city budgets (arts, parks and rec, education, social programs) have experienced significant cuts and we have Philadelphia workers and families struggling during the COVID19 pandemic.
The Police are dangerous to Philadelphia communities of color. The PPD's budget has been increased over the past years at the expense of programs that can help communities thrive. Redirect the proposed 20million for the police building to mental health services, adult literacy programs, education, and youth programs, and public safety. Invest in the people of our city, and not a building to house the problematic PPD who have an already egregiously inflated budget. Cut their budget even further and watch our communities get stronger.
Please allow testimony from the public so you can hear the voices of the community you serve. I am a lifelong Philadelphia resident currently writing from Broad Street, zip. 19147.
Catherine Nelson 1523 S. Broad Street 3F Phila., PA 19147
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Diamond Street Historic District PPD Station
Thomas Neverson
Hello Councilmember,
My name is Thomas S. Neverson, a 25 year old Philadelphia native. I am emailing you today to demand that you deny the PPD approval for a new station in the Diamond Street Historic District. This area needs investment in community youth programs and education rather than more police. This is an issue that will highly affect my future votes.
Thank you for your time,
Thomas Neverson Graphic Designer; BA Arts Philadelphia,PA
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NO TO NEW NORTH PHILLY PD
Kayla
Dear PPD Commissioner Outlaw, Mayor Kennedy, Philadelphia City Council, and the Historical Commission,
My name is Kayla and I am emailing you, once again, in a state of great alarm. I am frustrated that you continue to ignore the demands of people you ought to be serving. You are not listening.
We do not want nor do we need another multi-million dollar police department. Especially not in a neighborhood where well-funded education, reliable public transportation, and other vital pillars of a thriving neighborhood are missing. These pillars are missing because you continuously choose to arm law enforcement with new equipment, cars, buildings, and weaponry instead of investing in our communities! Studies have shown that when cities invest in deduction and school funding, crime goes down. When you trade that funding in, funding that should be for the children of your city, and dispense it to jails and police stations, crime goes up.
In North Philadelphia schools are falling apart or left vacant because you have routinely defunded education. Instead, you have decided to fund a 21.2 million dollar police station which is not wanted by the residents of North Philly and that does not serve the needs or the residents of North Philly. The 22nd District is a highly over policed area, however these overly present police still fail to fulfill the desires of the community.
I, as well as my neighbors, am demanding that a new police station not be built on 22nd and Diamond street and instead funds be reallocated to elementary and high schools, perhaps to give the student children air conditioning, vocational programs for young adults and housing to assist in solving the high rates of homelessness within this city.
I continue to be disappointed by the lack of listening and learning displayed by the leaders of the city of Philadelphia. I ask that this time, you prove me wrong, and that you listen. That you listen to what the people of North Philadelphia want to see in their community and fulfill it for the sake of public safety, community wellness, and justice.
I hope you steward your power well and fulfill my requests,
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Scrap Project at 1200 Diamond Street
Sally Louise
My name is Sally Polk and I am a resident of West Philadelphia. I am writing to air my concern and upset for the proposed project for the 22nd District Police at 2100 Diamond Street.
There has been a worldwide outcry to end over policing and excessive force. In response, we have seen the Philadelphia Police Department retaliate with militaristic force and heightened violence, shooting and gassing Philadelphians. Violence is the only way the PPD knows how to respond-- even with the national news watching, they were not able to restrain themselves.
Our society operates under the false belief that flooding the police with more money and resources will make them more effective but what we have seen over decades is that this is not true and it only gives them more power to operate with impunity. This too big to fail strategy with law enforcement is NOT WORKING and we as a city need to overhaul our relationship to policing so that we can protect black communities and save countless black lives. Bloated budgets and resources are not the answer.
The way to reduce police violence is to reduce the scope, size and role of police in our community. I am begging you to be on the right side of history by scrapping this project. Please, please, please. People's lives literally depend on you taking tangible steps that put the right to life and safe communities for black Philadelphians before the police.
Since the protests began, my partner has been attacked by PPD while peacefully protesting and is now suffering from PTSD after being shot at with tear gas and rubber bullets. A dear friend had her fingers broken by an officer and has permanent nerve damage in her hands. People have died and the police union is raising funds for and applauding some of their most violent officers.
Is this the behavior we want to reward?
Thank you Sally Louise Polk
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Opposition to the proposed police station on Diamond St.
Tom Riese
Hello Mr. Clarke and Mrs. Chantry!
I was alarmed to see the plans for a new police station at 21st & Diamond St. I lived at 18th & Diamond St. for two years from 2008-2010, and I think adding another station to the Diamond Street Historical District would not only make the neighborhood MORE dangerous, but it would tarnish the historical facets of the thoroughfare. I attended Temple University starting in 2007, and I know that the neighborhood surrounding Temple has already been dealt a bad hand but the gentrification that student housing has helped to increase. Temple itself has one of the largest police forces in the state. I think this decision is short-sighted and a PR ploy by Temple to attract more students to help further gentrify the surrounding neighborhoods.
Please stand up for the community and deny the PPD approval for a new station at 21st & Diamond, and consider not building a new station AT ALL!
Sincerely,
Tom Riese 626 N. 32nd St., Apt 3 Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Fw: Consent Agenda 2100 W Diamond Street. 1935 W Diamond St
preservation
From: youmuteout bruhsoin
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To whom it may concern:
I am requesting that the above-mentioned issues be taken off of the Consent Agenda.
Thank you
Best,
Judith Robinson 215-235-6517
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2100 W Diamond Street
youmuteout bruhsoin
To whom it may concern:
Can this issue be denied/tabled until we have input community meeting input?
Best, Judith Robinson Representive 32ndWard RCO 215-235-6517
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Deny PPD New Station in Diamond Street Historical District
Maggie Ross
Greetings,
It recently came to the attention of myself and the community of Philadelphia that the Philadelphia Police Department is requesting approval from the Historical Commission and City Council to install a new Police Station in the Diamond Street Historical District.
I am writing to strongly oppose such a request. In light of the recent movement to address systemic racism and police brutality in the US, and considering the PPD's history of abusing their power, I find it reprehensible that the PPD would feel entitled to a new station.
Please, deny their request and deny any future requests for increases in funding, real estate, renovations, equipment, or anything else you may have any purview over as it regards the Philadelphia Police Department. They do not have respect for the citizens of Philadelphia and they do not deserve any additional real estate or resources.
Thank you for your time and commitment to our city.
Sincerely, Maggie Ross West Philadelphia resident
-- Maggie Ross, LSW
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Police Station
Ksenia Strockyj
Good morning,
My name is Ksenia from zip code 19136. I am writing on behalf of the proposed new Philadelphia Police station at 21st and Diamond. It’s it absolutely unacceptable to spend this money on the Police Department, when this money should be allocated to help those living in the community instead. Education and housing is so underfunded yet the police budget is through the roof!
This money should be redistributed towards parks and recreation, arts, education and community housing (not condominium developers). The community needs help with public safety and mental health services. Please look after the community as the public servant you claim to be.
Thank you, Ksenia
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No New Police Stations
Jessica Vorse
To whom it may concern,
I am a young white female who has lived in the suburbs just outside of Philadelphia for my entire life. I am emailing on behalf of friends who live in and around the Diamond Street Historical District that are concerned about the new police station proposed to be established there. That area is a valuable, historically Black community and the last thing that community needs is more police presence. The last few weeks have brought the truth about the racist culture that exists within the police to the forefront of America's consciousness. The police target Black people with unjust and oftentimes deadly violence.
The streets of Philadelphia are being and will continue to be flooded with citizens protesting for the police to be defunded. Increasing police presence in a Black neighborhood could not be more counter-productive to the well being of our city. The Citizens are in the streets telling the government what they need and government employees are supposed to be public servants. Please, give your public the service they deserve. Instead of establishing a new police station give the Diamond Street Historic District better access to quality education, mental health care services, libraries, parks and playgrounds, grocery stores ect. Continue to build the community from the bottom up instead of punishing them from the top down.
Sincerely,
Jess
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Deny PPD New Station in Diamond Street Historical District
Daniel Wentworth
Dear Mr. Clarke and Ms. Chantry,
It recently came to my attention that the Philadelphia Police Department is requesting approval from the Historical Commission and City Council to install a new police station in the Diamond Street Historical District.
I am writing to strongly oppose such a request. In light of the recent movement to address systemic racism and police brutality in the US, and considering the PPD's history of abusing their power, I find it reprehensible that the PPD would feel entitled to a new station.
Please, deny their request and deny any future requests for increases in funding, real estate, renovations, equipment, or anything else you may have any purview over as it regards the Philadelphia Police Department. They do not have respect for the citizens of Philadelphia and they do not deserve any additional real estate or resources.
Many thanks for your public service.
Sincerely, Daniel Wentworth Center City resident
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2100 Diamond Street
Anna Young
Dear Ms. Chantry, The historic building at 2100 Diamond Street deserves to be uplifted by something other than a police station. The police have far too much power and to grant them this building is to be politically aligned with murderers. On a personal note I am a white women who has experienced police violence by proxy in a multitude of ways. My loved ones have had drugs planted on them by the police resulting in incarceration, they have been unlawfully detained, they have been beaten by cops, 6 1/2 years ago my friends non aggressive dog was shot to death by a police officer simply for barking in its own yard. I could keep going but I’m already afraid you’ve stopped reading, if indeed, you ever started. None of these horrifying experiences hold a candle to the constant fear held by black people in this country and the violence they have experienced since our country’s inception. Please do not let this police station happen. Sincerely, Anna Young Philadelphia resident
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No 22nd District Police!!
Francesca Lally
To the members of the historical commission, I implore you to halt and scrap plans for the building of a new police precinct at 2100 Diamond street. We do not need any more police in Philly, (in fact, they should be abolished) but especially not in the Diamond Street historical district. This building will be a stain on the neighborhood, incite violence (police know nothing but violence) and is furthermore a total WASTE OF MONEY which should be spent on projects to actually nourish and enhance the community. Some examples being librarians, community gardens, well-maintained roads, getting asbestos out of schools, basically EVERYTHING except police. We don't need them. Sincerely, Francesca
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2100 Diamond st
Kevin m. P
Greetings, my name is Kevin Palmgren and I am a Philadelphia resident writing in regards to the proposal to build a new police district at 2100 Diamond st.
I want to urge the historic committee to refuse to let so much money be wasted at a time like this in an area that has historic architecture and the proposed property will not fit in to this historic distinction.
Non-essential public buildings should be on hold until the economic troubles are remedied or at least more thoroughly researched!
So many people have been laid off and thisoney could be used to help give back jobs to Philadelphia families!
This project must be stopped from destroying the historic neighborhood and neglecting the people of Philadelphia!
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400 N. Broad construction
Jenny Ryder
Hello,
My name is Jenny Ryder and as a resident of Philadelphia, I would like to urge you to abandon plans to allocate 280 million dollars for the unnecessary development of a new PPD headquarters at 400 N. Broad St.
In consideration of the financial precarity the city is facing in the wake of COVID-19, which the city government has used as a justification for an austerity budget at the expense of essential community programs, the prioritization of a precinct goes against what numerous residents have repeatedly expressed their needs are. In light of the ongoing work of community members to address the city's role in upholding police brutality, policies that disenfranchise Black Philadelphians, and identify what steps are necessary to ensure equity and safety for all Philadelphians, this move can be seen as nothing short of a total dismissal of their efforts and an abandonment of the city's commitment to its constituents wellbeing.
There is a growing movement across the nation and within our own city to recognize the inherent flaws of using policing as a tool to ensure safety and equity. The expansion of our police department through the development of an additional precinct in lieu of an investment in systems and human resources that do enhance safety and quality of life is immoral, and ignorant of the community's demands. In the face of cities across the nation investigating defunding, diminishing, and abolishing police departments, this is ultimately a regressive approach. I strongly urge you to reconsider these plans and take steps to reallocate the funds for the precinct into what our city and our communities actually need -- police-free schools, public housing, libraries, parks and support for our city service workers.
Thank you,
Jenny Ryder
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Against the 22nd District Police building
isaac scott
Hello, My name is Isaac Scott and I live on the 3200 block of W Diamond St. I am strongly against the building of a new police HQ at 2100 Diamond St. I want to know how much money it would take to build this HQ and also how much money it would take to run and maintain it for the next 4 years? I also would want to know how many students we could support and pay college tuition for at Strawberry Mansion and George Washington Carver High Schools with that amount of money? If the Philadelphia Government and Police really cared about this community they would want to see more education, more jobs, more business owners and more community building projects to strengthen the Strawberry Mansion and Stanton neighborhoods! Sending more police to patrol and terrorize neighborhoods is not the answer. I see cop cars patrolling through our neighborhoods constantly everyday. Why do we need more? When will it ever be enough? Put money in programs that actually make our communities stronger and safer and not into police departments that are unneeded, unnecessary, and uncalled for. Thank you for your time, Isaac Scott
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