tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post9046184792397274928..comments2024-03-28T11:42:02.107-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Zoners Approve Plans to Restore Wilbur Mansion, Build Iconic Apartment BuildingBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-24583499916576932822016-08-16T15:01:07.715-04:002016-08-16T15:01:07.715-04:00Diane, I will forward your comment. Send me your c...Diane, I will forward your comment. Send me your contact information. BOHare5948@aol.comBernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-37645315133430333162016-08-11T14:42:11.868-04:002016-08-11T14:42:11.868-04:00Does anyone have the contacts for the developers. ...Does anyone have the contacts for the developers. I would be very interested in renting a two bedroom. I left Bethlehem years ago and want to return. I don't want to own a home anymore. Please contact me if you have any information. thanks. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06615389534028054813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-24268142640726582882016-03-26T00:05:13.881-04:002016-03-26T00:05:13.881-04:00Love the project!!! I love that the South Side are...Love the project!!! I love that the South Side area is growing and getting more and more vibrant. For everyone who has watched the South Side struggles over the years , it' great to see all the energy continuing to grow! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-54986187099776265262016-03-25T07:16:09.651-04:002016-03-25T07:16:09.651-04:00Wonderful project that preserves historic structur...Wonderful project that preserves historic structures while expanding downtown living putting more feet on street for businesses of both north & Southside. Contrast this with the greedy CRIZ projects at Martin Tower & New Street that focuses on retail or creates huge losses for the parking authority. Benner should be building the garage with his money rather than the taxpayers footing the bill!Patriot2https://www.blogger.com/profile/16597615733062912051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-84438996056700830192016-03-24T14:32:47.655-04:002016-03-24T14:32:47.655-04:00Seems like a great re-use. Will miss the Masonic ...Seems like a great re-use. Will miss the Masonic Temple, great times there. Wish the developers all the best.cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-2842143541331269282016-03-24T09:19:50.072-04:002016-03-24T09:19:50.072-04:00First, those are not apartments, but condos. Secon...First, those are not apartments, but condos. Second, they were built with public assistance in a bad location with the only amenity being a bar that went tets up. Third, we really do need more apartments. That is the current trend for many reasons, not the least of which are the obstacles to home ownership imposed by banks. Fourth, the traffic in both areas is a real nightmare. The traffic on the south side is a real nightmare. The traffic in any urban core is a real nightmare. The City needs to take a hard look at its congested areas to improve traffic patterns. One of the nice features of Noble's plan is that it promotes walkability and actually adds to the City's open space by eliminating much of the existing imperious coverage. This is true economic development unlike the artificial examples made possible by public incentives. If it is a bad idea, it will fail, and the risk will be borne by the developer. You will not lose. If it is a good idea, both developer and the public will profit.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-90850994982476827742016-03-24T09:03:35.643-04:002016-03-24T09:03:35.643-04:00What about all the empty apartments and garage tha...What about all the empty apartments and garage that are at where Starters used to be? Does the Valley really need more apartments? And the traffic is a nightmare down there as it is!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-34496441852566472862016-03-24T08:20:03.627-04:002016-03-24T08:20:03.627-04:00Bernie,
This is a great venture that should also ...Bernie, <br />This is a great venture that should also be taking place at the earlier this weeks metioned mansion too¿ This Backenstoe zoning lawyer I think was once a south whitehall code enforement officer an still might be¿<br />Time is also a monitary calculation in the figures of this very subject of historic replication of one of the many truely great times in Americas past¿ Most refuse to want to give credit were credit is due¿ Than as we all see and read, white boxes built and inpervious parking is the multiple twiZtZ¿<br />redd independant Republican<br />patent pendingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-64114804202551853332016-03-24T07:48:05.651-04:002016-03-24T07:48:05.651-04:00"A much more "noble" plan than the ...<em>"A much more "noble" plan than the monstrosity government hand out ugly building and un needed parking debacle at the other end of the bridge"</em><br /><br />I like that plan, too,and for the sake of South Bethlehem, you better hope it succeeds. If it fails, it will be a long time before anyone proposes anything else on the South Side. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-49327125731157847472016-03-24T07:40:09.514-04:002016-03-24T07:40:09.514-04:00"This sounds like a wonderful project. Isn...<em>"This sounds like a wonderful project. Isn't this mansion adjacent to Rt 378 and will truly be visible for thousands visiting Musikfest and other downtown Bethlehem events. Best wishes on restoration, for sure."</em><br /><br />This is a true gateway project, unlike so many others in the middle of the City that are portrayed as such. I love the fact that this plan actually reduces impervious surfaces below what currently exists and creates a much bigger green footprint. It promotes walkability and sustainability and preserves Bethlehem's rich history. There will even be an homage to the masons in the lobby of the restored mansion, with items taken from the Temple that will be showcased. <br /><br />But what really got me is not the restored mansion, even though that is the focal point of this project. What got to me is the apartment building. Its design is so unsusual and actually so artistic that even I was floored by its beauty. <br /><br />If I could afford the price, I'd be moving there. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-62345367858736166672016-03-24T07:36:37.546-04:002016-03-24T07:36:37.546-04:00A much more "noble" plan than the monstr...A much more "noble" plan than the monstrosity government hand out ugly building and un needed parking debacle at the other end of the bridge.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-48946176340684968972016-03-24T07:06:54.307-04:002016-03-24T07:06:54.307-04:00Maybe these business developers can partner with o...Maybe these business developers can partner with other south side Bethlehem leaders and plead with a nearby restaurant chain to reduce the size of its ugly restaurant sign. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-82683063612044988412016-03-24T07:04:43.951-04:002016-03-24T07:04:43.951-04:00This sounds like a wonderful project. Isn't t...This sounds like a wonderful project. Isn't this mansion adjacent to Rt 378 and will truly be visible for thousands visiting Musikfest and other downtown Bethlehem events. Best wishes on restoration, for sure. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-44444052871421985072016-03-24T02:13:03.602-04:002016-03-24T02:13:03.602-04:00Very refreshing to see that they weren't askin...Very refreshing to see that they weren't asking for a handout.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-33946051598173987682016-03-24T01:43:36.832-04:002016-03-24T01:43:36.832-04:00Sounds amazing, truly upscale. If I were in the ma...Sounds amazing, truly upscale. If I were in the market for a serious apartment or condo, this is the sort of property I would consider. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00168721526712272996noreply@blogger.com