We would like to thank the community, Brian Abernathy from the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority (PRA), Councilwoman Cindy Bass, and all the presenters including those from members of the community, Center in the Park, Mission First Housing, and Philly Office Retail.
From the meeting, we learned that an expedited L&I building inspection was being requested by PRA and the Councilwoman’s office. As soon as we learn the results we will publish it on this site. Watch complete video of the community meeting below.
Part One
Part Two
Welcome & Introductions
Meeting Sponsor: Garlen Capita, Board President, Germantown United CDC (GUCDC)
Meeting Co-Sponsor: Betty Turner, President, Germantown Community Connections (GCC)
II. Why are we here
Garlen Capita (GUCDC)
III. Brief Historical Overview of Germantown YWCA
Dr. Craig Stutman, Assistant Professor of History and Policy Studies Delaware Valley College
IV. Personal Reflections-The Y and its Place in Germantown’s Collective Memory
Ann (Herbert) Perrone, daughter of Clarice Herbert – YWCA first Black Executive Director
Lisa Hopkins daughter of Ingrid Catlin who was hired by Clarice Herbert from 1968-1971 as the Children and Youth Program Director
V. Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority (PRA) RFP Process
Brian Abernathy, Executive Director, PRA
VI. Overview of the Mission First Housing Group Project Proposal
(Who they are, What is their role, What is the project proposal submitted to the PRA)
Mission First Housing Group – Mark Deitcher, Director of Business Development
Philly Office Retail – Ken Weinstein, President Philly Office Retail
Center In the Park – Lynn Fields Harris, Executive Director
VII. Statement from Councilwoman Cindy Bass
VIII. Q&A/Facilitated Discussion
All participants will have an opportunity to pose questions to presenters.
Moderated by Andy Trackman, GUCDC Executive Director
IX. Closing: How can we work to Save the YWCA Building
Garlen Capita, GUCDC
