Comments for NorthCamden.Org http://northcamden.org Ideas And All Things North Camden Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:53:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Comment on Americorps NCCC comes to North Camden by Father Jeff http://northcamden.org/archives/500/comment-page-1#comment-57 Father Jeff Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:53:34 +0000 http://northcamden.org/?p=500#comment-57 Welcome to the neighborhood. Happy to give you a tour and chat with you. Stop by Hopeworks and check us out. Lot's of great people to check in with--make sure you meet Pastor Wiggins, Jean Kehner, Wilbert Mitchell, Kevin Bogan, Mr. Magee, Dr. Leslie, James, Edgar, et al. Lot's of energy here. Look forward to meeting you. Father Jeff Welcome to the neighborhood. Happy to give you a tour and chat with you. Stop by Hopeworks and check us out. Lot’s of great people to check in with–make sure you meet Pastor Wiggins, Jean Kehner, Wilbert Mitchell, Kevin Bogan, Mr. Magee, Dr. Leslie, James, Edgar, et al. Lot’s of energy here. Look forward to meeting you. Father Jeff

]]> Comment on Blog Training by alcatraz http://northcamden.org/archives/424/comment-page-1#comment-56 alcatraz Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:47:49 +0000 http://northcamden.org/?p=424#comment-56 Hi we are in the same class. where are you? Hi we are in the same class. where are you?

]]> Comment on We are learning! by Jake http://northcamden.org/archives/417/comment-page-1#comment-55 Jake Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:46:39 +0000 http://northcamden.org/?p=417#comment-55 we are learning about blogs we are learning about blogs

]]> Comment on Rutgers Plans In North Camden by craig http://northcamden.org/archives/115/comment-page-1#comment-53 craig Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:18:28 +0000 http://northcamden.org/archives/115#comment-53 I would like to see the waterfront areas of North Camden next to Pyne Point Park include a lot of park and recreational facilities for the residents and not have development extend all the way to the waterfront the way it does south of the bridge. South of the bridge there is really not enough ground for recreation except at Wiggins Park and there are a lot of people living in North Camden who could use the open space. An agreement could be made with Rutgers to maintain the larger park areas around their playing fields and also to maintain adjacent recreational areas around Pyne Point. We could have fountains, gardens and trees to provide shade in the summer, also bicycle and walking paths like East Park Drive in Philadelphia. Maybe someone could have a boat rental service there or a restaurant. Rutgers would be a good addition to the neighborhood because they bring a lot of funds, community planning and administrative expertise to the City and also because they provide educational oportunities and programs for many of the people who live in the City and who want to send their children to school there. I would like to see the waterfront areas of North Camden next to Pyne Point Park include a lot of park and recreational facilities for the residents and not have development extend all the way to the waterfront the way it does south of the bridge. South of the bridge there is really not enough ground for recreation except at Wiggins Park and there are a lot of people living in North Camden who could use the open space. An agreement could be made with Rutgers to maintain the larger park areas around their playing fields and also to maintain adjacent recreational areas around Pyne Point. We could have fountains, gardens and trees to provide shade in the summer, also bicycle and walking paths like East Park Drive in Philadelphia. Maybe someone could have a boat rental service there or a restaurant. Rutgers would be a good addition to the neighborhood because they bring a lot of funds, community planning and administrative expertise to the City and also because they provide educational oportunities and programs for many of the people who live in the City and who want to send their children to school there.

]]> Comment on Pyne Poynt Park meeting by sanchez5764 http://northcamden.org/archives/248/comment-page-1#comment-50 sanchez5764 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 19:04:42 +0000 http://northcamden.org/archives/248#comment-50 I lived in North Camden for 15 years and now am a resident of Fairview. Will there be consideration of presenving the Joseph Cooper House? This is the oldest structure in the neighborhood. Can something be done to keep it there? I lived in North Camden for 15 years and now am a resident of Fairview. Will there be consideration of presenving the Joseph Cooper House? This is the oldest structure in the neighborhood. Can something be done to keep it there?

]]> Comment on Rutgers Plans In North Camden by Camden Resident http://northcamden.org/archives/115/comment-page-1#comment-49 Camden Resident Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:39:12 +0000 http://northcamden.org/archives/115#comment-49 Shirley and Father Jeff, the site for the Parking Garage, as I understand it, is NOT the former prison it is the vacant parking lot East of Delaware Avenue (the former Prison Parking Lot). Not sure where they are thinking the lacrosse field/track/dorms would go but I can tell you having Rutgers in your back yard is far more good than bad. Being a Cooper Grant resident, I personally LOVE Rutgers and what they do for security, value, and maintenance. It would be great if Rutgers built a parking Garage and Police Department on the East Side of Delaware Ave, north of the Bridge. Thereafter, adding Fields and dorms would light up and beautify the area similar to Cooper Grant. With enough Students/Residents maybe we can even get some retail. To whom it may concern @ Rutgers: GROW RUTGERS GROW! You are the main reason why Cooper Grant is the beautiful neighborhood that it is today. You don't talk about growth, you actually do it. I hope the residents recognize you for the true value you bring to our community. THANK YOU! Shirley and Father Jeff, the site for the Parking Garage, as I understand it, is NOT the former prison it is the vacant parking lot East of Delaware Avenue (the former Prison Parking Lot). Not sure where they are thinking the lacrosse field/track/dorms would go but I can tell you having Rutgers in your back yard is far more good than bad. Being a Cooper Grant resident, I personally LOVE Rutgers and what they do for security, value, and maintenance. It would be great if Rutgers built a parking Garage and Police Department on the East Side of Delaware Ave, north of the Bridge. Thereafter, adding Fields and dorms would light up and beautify the area similar to Cooper Grant. With enough Students/Residents maybe we can even get some retail.
To whom it may concern @ Rutgers:
GROW RUTGERS GROW! You are the main reason why Cooper Grant is the beautiful neighborhood that it is today. You don’t talk about growth, you actually do it. I hope the residents recognize you for the true value you bring to our community.
THANK YOU!

]]> Comment on North Camden Visualization—A Super Day by uberVU - social comments http://northcamden.org/archives/251/comment-page-1#comment-48 uberVU - social comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:01:07 +0000 http://northcamden.org/archives/251#comment-48 <strong>Social comments and analytics for this post...</strong> This post was mentioned on Twitter by hopeworkscamden: New blog post: North Camden Visualization---A Super Day http://northcamden.org/archives/251... Social comments and analytics for this post…

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]]> Comment on Rutgers Plans In North Camden by coopergrant327 http://northcamden.org/archives/115/comment-page-1#comment-47 coopergrant327 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:16:24 +0000 http://northcamden.org/archives/115#comment-47 I agree with the previous comments. As a Cooper Grant resident I am a stakeholder regarding north Camden matters. In some ways, my location in Cooper Grant puts me closer to the prison site than most North Camden residents. Having said that, I agree that all residents need to have input in the above mentioned matters. RUTGERS would like for us to blindly accept their plans, and make us believe that their ideas are for the good of the community - how nice it certainly sounds. The fact is that this article shines light on the reality of the situation: RUTGERS is a large state institution with its own set of goals, interests, and motivations. As residents, these are our homes, our neighborhoods, and our backyards. It may not seem like a big deal to RUTGERS, but having a paking garage or lacrosse field in your backyard IS a big deal. This is prime property that should not be arbitrarily thrown away to the dogs. There is a lot of taxable land and smart development possible in North Camden. Downtown looks like Swiss cheese after years of different plans starting and stopping - having too many cooks in the kitchen spoils the broth. The residents shouldn't just have a seat at the table, they should make up most of the table. At the end of the night, Coopers Ferry and Rutgers employees go home to their beds in the suburbs. To them, this is a job. To us, this is about our homes and lives. The last thing north Camden needs is a lacrosse field, skating rink or parking garage. Lets get real people - This is a city. Let's stop trying to make Camden something that it's not, and focus on the beautiful architecture and possibilities that exist. I agree with the previous comments. As a Cooper Grant resident I am a stakeholder regarding north Camden matters. In some ways, my location in Cooper Grant puts me closer to the prison site than most North Camden residents. Having said that, I agree that all residents need to have input in the above mentioned matters. RUTGERS would like for us to blindly accept their plans, and make us believe that their ideas are for the good of the community – how nice it certainly sounds. The fact is that this article shines light on the reality of the situation: RUTGERS is a large state institution with its own set of goals, interests, and motivations. As residents, these are our homes, our neighborhoods, and our backyards. It may not seem like a big deal to RUTGERS, but having a paking garage or lacrosse field in your backyard IS a big deal. This is prime property that should not be arbitrarily thrown away to the dogs. There is a lot of taxable land and smart development possible in North Camden. Downtown looks like Swiss cheese after years of different plans starting and stopping – having too many cooks in the kitchen spoils the broth. The residents shouldn’t just have a seat at the table, they should make up most of the table. At the end of the night, Coopers Ferry and Rutgers employees go home to their beds in the suburbs. To them, this is a job. To us, this is about our homes and lives.

The last thing north Camden needs is a lacrosse field, skating rink or parking garage. Lets get real people – This is a city. Let’s stop trying to make Camden something that it’s not, and focus on the beautiful architecture and possibilities that exist.

]]> Comment on Technology Conference: Helpful and Free Software For Nonprofits by uberVU - social comments http://northcamden.org/archives/193/comment-page-1#comment-45 uberVU - social comments Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:31:28 +0000 http://northcamden.org/archives/193#comment-45 <strong>Social comments and analytics for this post...</strong> This post was mentioned on Twitter by putthoff: Father Jeff of Hopeworks , in partnership with the United Way Of Camden County offering a free tech training today! http://bit.ly/8Ar9VZ... Social comments and analytics for this post…

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]]> Comment on North Camden “Triangle” Design Workshop by TiffanyCFDA http://northcamden.org/archives/167/comment-page-1#comment-42 TiffanyCFDA Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:48:10 +0000 http://northcamden.org/?p=167#comment-42 We completely agree. The selection committee is currently interviewing a design firm and posing similar questions about engagement and community values. We think the early consensus is to have the Save Our Waterfront (SOW) steering committee members work together over the next few weeks to meet throughout the neighborhood and talk about these issues prior to a meeting with the eventual design consultant. This would allow the residents and stakeholders an opportunity to become prepared and engaged prior to the meetings with the eventual design consultant (the current proposal calls for at least two meetings with the design consultant but that could change). We think it will also be important to work with the existing SOW steering committee members and ask for their assistance in reaching out to their members, friends, and constituents. Along these lines, Pastor Margaret with Grace Lutheran Church has invited Cooper's Ferry to talk with members of the congregation next Wednesday evening and solicit input regarding the "Triangle" design workshop. We encourage other stakeholders to do the same. The success of this process will be dictated by the initial work and engagement over the next few weeks by the steering committee members. We completely agree. The selection committee is currently interviewing a design firm and posing similar questions about engagement and community values.

We think the early consensus is to have the Save Our Waterfront (SOW) steering committee members work together over the next few weeks to meet throughout the neighborhood and talk about these issues prior to a meeting with the eventual design consultant. This would allow the residents and stakeholders an opportunity to become prepared and engaged prior to the meetings with the eventual design consultant (the current proposal calls for at least two meetings with the design consultant but that could change).

We think it will also be important to work with the existing SOW steering committee members and ask for their assistance in reaching out to their members, friends, and constituents. Along these lines, Pastor Margaret with Grace Lutheran Church has invited Cooper’s Ferry to talk with members of the congregation next Wednesday evening and solicit input regarding the “Triangle” design workshop. We encourage other stakeholders to do the same. The success of this process will be dictated by the initial work and engagement over the next few weeks by the steering committee members.

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