| The City Avenue Special Services District (CASSD) represents a unique partnership between the City of Philadelphia and the Township of Lower Merion and the public and private sectors. The District is the first of its kind in North America. CASSD is responsible for the redesign and beautification of the 63~ Street train station and the planting of 38 trees along City Avenue during 2007. A current project involves improving the streetacape along City Avenue. In partnership with the businesses and institutions along the Avenue, new street lights will be installed and trees planted. The improvement will stretch from Monument Road to 63rd Street. A sample of what is to come can be seen on 54th Street in front of St. Joseph’s new parking garage and Larry’s Steaks |
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between City Avenue and Overbrook Avenue. CASSD partnered with St. Joseph to have the new street lights installed and trees planted. The estimated cost to complete the City Avenue project is $1OM.
Other CASSD initiatives are Safe Cities and the City Avenue Corndor Zoning Overlay Project.
The City Avenue Corridor Overlay Project, still in the planning stages, is a major undertaking begun to stimulate growth and encourage positive development in the City Ave District. The intended outcome of the zoning overlay project is the transformation of the City Avenue corridor from an |
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auto oriented drive through to a pedestrian friendly, successful, vibrant and highly desirable diverse community. The overlay will encourage urban mixed-use development that is pedestrian and transit oriented and will create retail investment and upgrading. If these goals can be met, the City Ave corridor wifi experience an enhancement of abutting residential neighborhoods. increased tax revenues, a creation of a sense of place and an improved perception of public safety.
Safe Cities is a security program sponsored by Target for which CASSD has taken the lead. |
Under the direction of President Duprex Snape, the Wynnefield Cultural Center Advisory Council (WCCAC) oversees the activities and programs at the John Anderson Cultural Center that benefit the community. The council also develops and cultivates relationships with churches, schools and especially Saint Joseph University. Currently the advisory council is in the process of implementing dance, exercise, modeling, computer classes for all ages and an after school program for children from 3:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Also, the council continues to develop monthly entertainment and social activities for all ages. An open house this spring is in the planning stages.
The council meets every fourth Tuesday in each month. They are seeking members with ideas. Just attend the meetings and sign up. Be on the lookout for a flyer to determine the level of interest in a dance class and an exercise |
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class. Other classes may be coming in January.
HEBREW CONVERSATION CLASS (Beginners)
Begin to learn Hebrew conversation using everyday situations and speak Hebrew at the first session. The instructor is Nora Levitt. The dates are:
Wednesdays: Jan. 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, and 13, 2008 from 6:00-7:00 PM. The fee is $40.00 per 5 sessions. Pay fees at the first class session. Checks and money-orders should be made payable to Wyrmefield Cultural Center Advisory Council or WCCAC. Flyers are available at the Anderson Cultural Center. Also, look for the flier for the dates of the next class sessions, in February. Call 215-685-0297.
COMPUTER CLASS
Computer classes will start in January, so look for the
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flier regarding the dates and times.
CERAMICS CLASS
The ceramics class covers basic techniques and meets Tuesday and Thursday 12:00 noon -3:00p.m. The instructor is Mrs. Lillian Home, a certified member of several ceramic organizations. Mrs. Horne started teaching the class one day a week in the Wynnefleld Library in 1975. That class had 45 students. In 1981, the class moved the class to the Anderson Cultural Center where it has been held ever since. |
