tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post6231946945048044216..comments2024-03-28T19:07:23.178-04:00Comments on MOLOVINSKY ON ALLENTOWN: They Don't Understand?michael molovinskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12581039755319742687noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-22355497584309349442008-11-19T17:51:00.000-05:002008-11-19T17:51:00.000-05:00New residential developments on land zoned no n-re...New residential developments on land zoned no n-residential is counter top the city’s/school district’s interests. All other Facts are irrelevant.<BR/><BR/> Scott ArmstrongAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-88406105113227421772008-11-19T12:53:00.000-05:002008-11-19T12:53:00.000-05:00anon 12:20, what is really unbelievable is that yo...anon 12:20, what is really unbelievable is that you can accuse someone of stating falsehoods and do it anonymously. I remember last year when an apologist for the administration claimed the 15th st. bridge couldn't be painted because of lead paint and the water works, well they finally painted it this summer. the southside project being "delayed" (last i checked) is behind mack blvd. near emmaus ave.<BR/>I believe, overall, that the KOZ has been good for allentown. I wouldn't be surprised to see the existing projects have their tax free status extended past 2010, but the new buildings are a plus. if we should have added grants to the KOZ is another story. I credit Pawlowski for the butz building. he was not a factor in the ppl plaza. i credit pawlowski for the new zawarski townhouses on walnut. i have mixed feelings about the brewpub and cityline, both definite improvements for hamilton street, but with enormous grant money. KOZ status given the former cata building on linden street was totally inappropriate. i believe we have reached the point of diminishing returns with the KOZ program and no more should be granted. i believe no more grants should be given to private property and the money should be redirected to infrastructure for the public good.michael molovinskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581039755319742687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-22295713380317137562008-11-19T12:20:00.000-05:002008-11-19T12:20:00.000-05:00Showing one side of a story is one thing, but stat...Showing one side of a story is one thing, but stating outright falsehoods as facts in unbelievable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-63747490817755943222008-11-19T12:08:00.000-05:002008-11-19T12:08:00.000-05:00michael...has the KOZ program had any success stor...michael...has the KOZ program had any success stories, or are most of its properties lost forever to our tax base with a series of failed ventures?<BR/><BR/>enlighten me if you can. thx.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-83409858197565502252008-11-19T10:08:00.000-05:002008-11-19T10:08:00.000-05:00The local real estate market is DEAD. Come down to...The local real estate market is DEAD. Come down to the courthouse and you'll notice that the recorder of deeds office could be converted into a morgue.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-51417969025877887452008-11-19T09:50:00.000-05:002008-11-19T09:50:00.000-05:00anon 9:38, you write that i hope allentown fails,...anon 9:38, you write that i hope allentown fails, i suspect i have a much larger stake in allentown's success than you do. i do not invest my money and time in allentown hoping for failure. but, i believe in reality, not political expediency. be careful what you say, all those "for sale" and" for rent" signs challenge your credibilitymichael molovinskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581039755319742687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-16476881566754642792008-11-19T09:39:00.000-05:002008-11-19T09:39:00.000-05:00MM:Not sure what project on the South Side you are...MM:<BR/><BR/>Not sure what project on the South Side you are referring to but the Hovanian Single Homes are still being built and the Townes at Norfork Station are still moving forward as well. There also has been a new garden apartment complex built at Emmaus Ave and 78.<BR/><BR/>In line with marketplace will do for the Farr if you prefer. 90% occupied will also work if you would like me to be more specific.<BR/><BR/>You are intentionally misleading your readers to believe that anything in Allentown other then social Security and substandard housing is failing, hoping it will.<BR/><BR/>That couldn't be further from the truth, even in this market.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-57285023381971293372008-11-19T09:09:00.000-05:002008-11-19T09:09:00.000-05:00anon 8:48, it would be nice if you would accompany...anon 8:48, it would be nice if you would accompany such implied facts with your name. you probably sighed relief because i didn't mention the project on the southside also was "delayed". as a rental agent i'm not familiar with the term full by industry standards, i suppose you mean the vacancy rate is in line with the marketplace. i don't knock zawarski for putting all the projects on hold, but your comments appear more for political coverage than factual analysis.michael molovinskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581039755319742687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-67185903648106661622008-11-19T08:48:00.000-05:002008-11-19T08:48:00.000-05:00FYI, the foundations are filled because the units ...FYI, the foundations are filled because the units do not have basements! An attribute that makes the units less attractive to large families (which i am sure you are happy about). While delayed, phase 2 is still on.<BR/><BR/>The Farr lofts are doing great. They remain full by any industry standard and the P&P lofts are filling up despite they fact that they are among the, if not the, priciest rentals in the Lehigh Valley.<BR/><BR/>Of course, things do not happen over night, but they are happening successfully for sure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-63424651490782841352008-11-19T06:18:00.000-05:002008-11-19T06:18:00.000-05:00Mike, At least some good is coming from the curre...Mike,<BR/><BR/> At least some good is coming from the current economic crisis. New residential development on non residential land is counter to the city’s best interest. This is beyond doubt yet this administration, with the school district’s acquiescence goes forward with just such projects.<BR/><BR/> Scott ArmstrongAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com