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NO POLICE STATION IN THE DIAMOND ST HISTORICAL DISTRICT

Jake Al-Dookhi <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 11:43 AMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>

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Dear Darrell and Kim,

I am emailing you today to let you know that I do not support the creation of a new police station at 21st and Diamond, in the heart of the diamond st historical district. There is already a police stationjust a few blocks away on Montgomery.

The people of Philadelphia say no to backroom deals between city council and the historicalcommission. Stop the over-policing of North Philly.

When you meet to discuss the issue of Friday, June 12, I urge you to say no. loud and clear.

Thank you, Jacob Al-Dookhi, North Philly Resident



Deny New PPD Station in Diamond Street District!

Brian Yansak <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 12:23 PMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello Ms. Chantry,

My name is Brian Yansak and I am a Philadelphia resident in area code 19121. I am reaching out today in regard to therequest for the Philadelphia Police Department to build a brand new station in the Diamond Street Historic District.In light of recent events, and the push to dismantle and re-imagine the police department as we know it, I would liketo voice my concern on this initiative. I believe it would be a very negative disruption to our community if this newstation were to be built, especially being placed in a historic & black neighborhood.

"Diamond Street District exists because of the population boom in Philly during the 1850s. All of the elaboratestructures, including Second Empire and Victorian rowhomes and Gothic Revival churches, were built between1875 and 1897, namely for the "new rich" of North Broad. Per the nomination, "The row houses and churches of

Diamond Street represent one of the most grand and stylistically intact avenue of Victorian architecture in the Cityof Philadelphia."

Can I count on you to help deny this proposal and retain the dignity of one of Philadelphia's historic districts?

Thank you!

Best,Brian Yansak

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No Police Station in the Diamond Street Historical District

Olivia Wojtkielewicz <[email protected]>Tue 6/9/2020 10:11 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello Darrell and Kim,

I am a lifelong Philadelphia resident urging you to deny the PPD approval for a new station in theDiamond Street Historical District. The Black community of North Philadelphia will only be negativelyaffected by the heightened police presence that this station would create, and the money set to gotoward its development should instead be reallocated to strengthen this community.

Best,Olivia Wojtkielewicz


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Request to speak at Historical Commission Meeting on June 12, 2020

[email protected] <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 3:03 PMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Ms. Chantry,

My name is Jacqueline Wiggins. I am a long term resident of North CentralPhiladelphia. I also serve as a committee person for the 32nd Ward-11th Division.

I am extremely disturbed by the development to place a new police station for the22nd police district at 2100 Diamond Street for these reasons:

1-The boundaries of the 22nd Police District are from 10th Street to 33rd Street andfrom Popular Street to Lehigh Avenue. My understanding is that this new site for the22nd police district has been discussed with only one RCO, St. Elizabeth. Residentsof the 22nd police district nor any other RCOs were notified of this development,thereby limiting discussing about this critical development. One RCO's call for safetycannot be the "only" voice to be heard.

2-Rather than build a police station, we are in need of human value things likedecent, livable, and affordable housing. A few amenities like a community room at apolice station are not enough for what our neighborhoods need and demand. Inaddition to housing, we need school facilities free from asbestos and other harmfulphysical issues that interfere with the learning process for our children and youth.Too many of our schools are simply environmentally unsafe.

3-Diamond Street is in what the Historic Commission has determined as the"Diamond Historic District." Whatever happened to the words "architecturalintegrity"? The 22nd police district is located in the 5th Councilmanic district whereall matter of construction due to gentrification has and is occurring. A police districtin a historic district is simply not a rational fit for the families of the area: elders,mothers, fathers, children, and youth.

2100 Diamond Street is not the place for a police station in my estimation.

Please do not give Final Approval to this application.

Thank you!

Jacqueline Wiggins215-917-6318


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Phila Historical Commission

Shannon Wichmann <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 6:23 PMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello Kim,

I am asking you to please vote "NO" on building a police station at 21st and Diamond streets. This is ahistorical section of Philadelphia and we do not need more police presence in this city. Say no tobackroom deals.

Thanks, Shannon



A Citizen Concern

Sam Whalen <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 10:03 AMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>; Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>


Hello Ms. Chantry,

I am reaching out to you in response to the Philadelphia Police Department's request to establish astation in the historic Diamond St. area of Philadelphia. As a resident of Philadelphia, I am encouragingyou to deny the PPD their request. Recent events across both our city and our nation have shown thatincreased police presence does not make residents safer. Also establishing a new station in a historicdistrict can give the false presentation that the police presence has always been there which is notaccurate. In order to maintain the integrity of the district, I ask that you deny this request and continueto preserve the Diamond St. historical district as it currently stands.

Please be transparent in your negotiations with the PPD and publicly share the details of anynegotiations as this will go a long way in repairing trust between residents and those in power whohelp preserve and shape our city.

Thank you for your time. I sincerely hope you deny the PPD's request and do not approve a newstation.

All the best, Samantha Whalen


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Police station

huston west <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 7:56 AMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Please don’t approve the new station at 22nd and diamond. Less police spending, more restorativespending.

Huston westThe Cheddar Boys215-803-8076

#praisedobler



PPD Approval Police Station

aneesawermers <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 2:22 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


To whom it may concern:

My name is Aneesa Wermers, and I am a resident in suburban Pennsylvania. I have recently heardthe news of a possible new police station at 21st Street and Diamond. I urge you to deny the PPDapproval in the Diamond Historical District. This area is in the heart of the Historic Black community ofPhiladelphia. Based on various stories and sources I have learned, there is a huge disproportionbetween crime rates in Black communities and white communities, where Black people are more oftenstopped by police, convicted, or imprisoned than white individuals per capita. The reason for thesestatistics are not for the people in these areas. It is because of over policing in Black communities andthe implicit biases that have lingered in law enforcement for years. Having this new station will onlyperpetuate these issues. These movements in the recent weeks show how black people and Allies wantthe opposite of what is happening in Philadelphia. I urge you to deny this approval on June 12th. The police department was founded on racism, and itwill continue to worsen the systemic issues at hand if we have stations in these communities. Havingnew trainings or reforms won't fix these issues if you create the station, as time has proven time andtime again. If you want to ensure safety, I suggest you think about the police department as aninstitution and if we actually need it. If you have any questions or if you want to discuss this issuefurther, I am able to share my opinions on why this proposal is unnecessary and unproductive to thesocial progress many want to see. Thank you.

Regards, Aneesa Wermers


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No New PPD Building at 21st & Diamond

Gabrielle <[email protected]>Tue 6/9/2020 9:35 PMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Kim Chantry,

14 out of 17 council members have voiced that they will not support a 14 million dollar increase to thePPD budget. A new police station goes directly against the initiative refunding and defunding thePPD. Please listen to the overwhelming outcry of Philadelphians and reconsider building a newestablishment/facility for the PPD.

Thank you, Gabrielle H. Wang M.S. CCC-SLP/L



PPD Station at 21st and Diamond

Jordan Walsh <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 6:17 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello,

As a resident of Philadelphia, I am reaching out to express my concern over the Police Department’sdesire to build a new station at 21st and Diamond.

I believe that it is imperative that we do NOT invest in the police right now, and I believe it would bean egregious offense to add another station to a part of the city that is policed too much as it is. I tooka walk through North Philly recently and passed three police stations in 15 minutes. This isunacceptable. Frankly, we need less police stations, not more. We need to take money that would bespent on the police and invest it in community well-being, invest it in public health, housing services,and other public services. Do not let the police further expand their undeserved and abused powerover the residents of this city. Don’t build this new station.

Thanks,

Jordan Walsh



Police Station at 22nd and Diamond

Alex Walcroft <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 9:15 PMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Dear Ms. Chantry

I live in Philadelphia's third congressional district. I just heard that the PPD wants $20 million for a newstation at 22nd and Diamond. As a Temple alum, I ask that the Historical Commission andCouncilmember Clarke please reject this. I lived around there and I saw the deprivation of thoseneighborhoods in stark contrast to Temple's rapidly expanding, and increasingly luxurious studenthousing. They need adequate social programming, not policing. The only way things will improve inthe long term is if healing happens -- if the root cause of disenfranchisement is addressed. I stronglythink those funds could be better spent on public health, education, arts and culture, and affordablehousing programs.

Thank you for reading.Sincerely,-Alex Walcroft


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No new station for the PPD

Brittany Vanwijk <[email protected]>Tue 6/9/2020 11:42 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello.My name is Brittany VanWijk. I am emailing you to voice my opinion regarding the PPD wanting a new station at 21st and Diamond.They do not need a new station. Do right by the people of your city and deny the PPD a new station.They are a waste of funds and resources that could better serve the community with new public safetyinitiatives. We do not need more police. We need reform. Again, the PPD does not underany circumstances need or deserve a new station.

Thank you.

Brittany VanWijk

West Chester University of PA alumni



21st and Diamond

Emily Tucci <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 9:49 AMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>

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Greetings,I heard the talks about the Philadelphia Police wanting to put a new station on 21st and Diamond and Iam writing to you today to express my concerns and refusal for this project to go forward.I live in this area, and 21st and Diamond in particular is obviously the heart of the historically black NorthCentral Philly. We DO NOT need a police station here- with the tension and adamant demands todefund the police, I think not building this station would help with that narrative and wish for the peopleof Philadelphia.Also, with tensions on the rise, and people pushing for more community patrols and less cops, I think itwould benefit and make the neighbors of North Philadelphia feel that much safer.

Please consider the effects that this decision WILL have on black people in the community, and vote tonot have this station built.

Best,Emily Tucci


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Deny PPD New Station in Diamond Street Historic District

Ellie Taylor <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 3:17 PMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hi Kim Chantry,

It recently came to my attention that the Philadelphia Police Department is requesting approval fromthe Historical Commission and City Council to install a new Police Station in the Diamond StreetHistorical District.

I am writing to strongly oppose such a request. In light of the recent Black Lives Matter uprisings,the latest in centuries of resistance and organizing aimed at ending systemic racism and policebrutality in the US, and considering the PPD's history of abusing their power, I find it reprehensiblethat PPD requests a new station in the Diamond Historic District, a historical center of Blackenterprise and community.

Please deny PPD's request and deny any future requests for increases in funding, real estate,renovations, equipment, or anything else you may have any purview over as it regards thePhiladelphia Police Department. They do not have respect for the citizens of Philadelphia and they donot deserve any additional real estate or resources.

Sincerely,

Ellie Taylor West Philadelphia resident-- Ellie Taylor, LSWpronouns: they/them (what's this?)(484) 816-8057

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New Police Station

Hailey Sykes <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 11:30 AMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Dear Kim Chantry,

I am writing to voice my concern over the proposal of a new police station at 21st and Diamond. I think it would behighly unnecessary to place a new police station, in an area of the city that is already highly policed. Not only would itbe an increased risk to the community, but it would also be an irresponsible way to spend the city's budget. There areplenty of school's in Philadelphia that could use those resources, to ensure that their students succeed.

I hope that you will reconsider the impact of building a new police station.

Sincerely,

Hailey Sykes



Upcoming Decision on Police Headquarters

Ricky Strickler <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 4:17 PMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello-

My name is Ricky Strickler and I am a Philadelphia resident concerned about the plans to move the22nd Police District Headquarters to a new building at 22nd and Diamond. While I am not a residentof North Philly specifically, I have serious concerns about the city's decision to budget over $20 millionfor a new police station while our children still attend schools contaminated with lead and asbestos. Asan educator who has seen the effects of this imbalance first hand, I cannot support such a decision.

I know it is not generally the role of the Historical Commission to take a bold stance in these matters,but I think you will agree that we are in a unique and powerful moment in the history of our city andour nation. The redistribution of funds away from police and into communities is more urgent thanever. I am writing in hopes you will stand with the people who have made their voices heard over thelast 2 weeks and beyond in denying approval for this project and advocating for an alternative use ofthe dedicated funds.

Thank you for your consideration and your time. Have a great day.

Sincerely,Ricky Strickler


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No New PPD Station at 21st & Diamond

Greg Stoloski <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 10:40 AMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Good morning,

I am writing to you again as a Philadelphia resident, Public Educator, and the Partner or a Philadelphia SchoolTeacher. This morning I am writing to urge you not to approve the construction of a new Philadelphia PoliceDepartment station in the heart of the Diamond Street Historic District.

My partner lives at 30th and Norris, near this proposed construction site. Diamond Street has become one of ourfavorite thruways to ride on my bike as we travel throughout the city. The streets are wide, the architecture isbeautiful, and the community spirit is welcoming. People are always, always out on their stoops, gathering on thecorners, saying hello.

Is now really the time, do you think, to approve what I assume would be an expensive undertaking for the PPD inorder to disrupt the community that exists on Diamond Street right now? I have been out in the streets almost everyday protesting against Mayor Kenney's original proposed increases to the PPD budget. I'll continue to be out in thestreets until we defund the PPD enough to appropriately and equitably serve the city through social services. Theyshouldn't have the money to be building new stations right now.

We are staring down an incredibly dangerous period of economic instability and austerity. Think of what this moneycould do in the hands of the School District of Philadelphia, for example. My partner's building, W.B. Saul HS, still hasunremediated asbestos. Her neighborhood school, Strawberry Mansion HS, needs social workers. James Blaine, theelementary school directly across the street from my house, could really use air conditioning. And in my neighborhoodSouth Philadelphia HS and McDaniel Elementary have a number of as of yet unmet needs for both their physicalbuilding and the services they offer their students.

Please don't allow a new police station, which I believe will make the community feel unsafe, to be built at 21st andDiamond. Figure out a way to invest in our neighborhood more positively.

Thank you for your time, Gregory Stoloski


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Regarding the PPD approval for a new station

Brittany Ann Stinson <[email protected]>Tue 6/9/2020 10:08 PMTo: [email protected] <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello,

My name is Bri�any S�nson, I am a resident of Philadelphia and I am emailing to urge you to deny thePhiladelphia police department's approval for a new sta�on in the Diamond Street Historic District.Policing as an ins�tu�on upholds white supremacy by criminalizing both Black and brown people. It is atool of state violence that has wreaked havoc upon the community, as evidenced by use of excessiveforce at protests last week. This money should be diverted to fund programs that will benefit thecommunity, specifically Black and other persons of color. If you truly stand by Black Philadelphians, nowis the �me to show it.

-Bri�any S�nson

302-494-6293

Bri�any S�nson Stanford University | Class of 2020B.S. Candidate | Human Biology


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No to new police station

Squires,Matthew <[email protected]>Tue 6/9/2020 9:51 PMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Kim,

Please consider the the damage that a new police station would do to the Diamond Street HistoricalCommission. The Police do not need another station especially in this area. What they need is fundingfrom the city. The people of this area are not interested in this and if the only reason they’re there is tomake the area “safer” then wouldn’t only be a priority if the residents wanted it. They would feel safer ifyou left them alone. They would feel better if you gave them some more resources and SCHOOLS. If youconsider police to be necessary to deal with crime then wouldn’t it be a better choice to foster educatedminds in that area and put community centers so kids have something to do.

Your perspective isn’t the only perspective.This decision will only cause pain for the communityPlease make sure this doesn’t happen,Matt squires



Defunding the PHL Police

Emma Spaeth <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 9:03 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Dear Mr. Clarke,

My name is Emma Spaeth and I am a constituent and resident of the Northeast Philadelphia region. Iam emailing to ask that the Philadelphia Historical Commission denies the PPD approval for a newstation in the Diamond Street Historical District.

Thank you,Emma Spaeth4842382653



No New PPD Station On Diamond Street!

Jaz Malone <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 2:29 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello,

Do not approve the creation of a police station in the Diamond Street Historic District. I feel like Ishouldn't even have to explain why, based on the past 2 weeks of protests, uproar over the years ofover-policing in Black neighborhoods, police brutality statistics, poverty statistics, the fact that almostno one in this city asked for this except the police themselves (telling), and a thousand other reasonsthat essentially boil down to "It's very clearly a bad idea for the Philadelphia community as a whole,and that neighborhood specifically."

Whatever money is being held up as "available" for this project should absolutely be redirectedtoward things that would actually help the reduction of crime, such as education, libraries, mentalhealth care, and other community-based services. If you want to help the community, then actuallyhelp us. Give a crap about the people. It's literally your job.

Very Sincerely,Janelle SmithA resident of Philadelphia



No New PPD Station at 21st & Diamond

Emily Simpson <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 9:21 AMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Good morning,

I am writing to you as a resident of Strawberry Mansion and history teacher in the School District ofPhiladelphia. This morning I am writing to urge you not to approve the construction of a newPhiladelphia Police Department station in the heart of the Diamond Street Historic District.

I live at 30th and Norris, so not too far away from this proposed construction site. Diamond Street hasbecome one of my favorite thruways to ride on my bike as I travel throughout the city. The streets arewide, the architecture is beautiful, and the community spirit is welcoming. People are always, alwaysout on their stoops, gathering on the corners, saying hello.

Is now really the time, do you think, to approve what I assume would be an expensive undertaking forthe PPD in order to disrupt the community that exists on Diamond Street right now? I have been outin the streets almost every day protesting against Mayor Kenney's original proposed increases to thePPD budget. I'll continue to be out in the streets until we defund the PPD enough to appropriately andequitably serve the city through social services. They shouldn't have the money to be building newstations right now.

We are staring down an incredibly dangerous period of economic instability and austerity. Think ofwhat this money could do in the hands of the School District of Philadelphia, for example. My building,W.B. Saul HS, still has unremediated asbestos. Our own neighborhood school, Strawberry Mansion HS,needs social workers. James Blaine, the elementary school directly across the street from my house,could really use air conditioning.

Please don't allow a new police station, which I believe will make the community feel unsafe, to bebuilt at 21st and Diamond. Figure out a way to invest in our neighborhood more positively, and trulyhonor the historic character of these streets.

Thank you for your time, Emily Simpson



Deny the PPD approval for new police station

Alyssa Sileo <[email protected]>Tue 6/9/2020 8:48 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello,I am emailing to voice my support of the motion to deny the PPD approval for a new police station inthe Diamond Street Historic District. In order to protect communities of color we must divest fromfunding and amping up police presence.-- Alyssa SileoPronouns: she/her(I would appreciate it if you shared your pronouns with me!)



Call to deny approval for a new police station in the Diamond Street Historic District

Korko <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 1:55 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello, I am calling to deny the PPD approval for a new station in the Diamond Street Historic District.

We are in no need of another police station, especially one that would take away from the historical diamond street district. The Philadelphia Historical Commission “offers tools to help protect it from inappropriate alterations, thoughtless demolition and insensitive new construction.” I’m not sure where these tools are, because the addition of a police station there absolutely falls under insensitive new construction. And what about the station that had 50 million dollar invested into it in west Philly, and then scrapped? This is an unacceptable waste of the city’s budget, and we demand it be put back into our libraries, rec centers, and communities and NOT into a new police station. The Department of Public Health is slated for an over $8 million cut during a global pandemic, projects that put leaders of color on the street to stop violence have been defunded, and Parks and Rec programs that save lives every summer have been shuttered and face a $13 million cut. These are the places money from the city money desperately needs to go.

Thanks,Hannah SigelPhiladelphia, [email protected]




DENY PPD on JUNE 12

Karen Sheriff <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 11:08 PMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello,I am emailing you to urge you to deny the PPD approval for a new station in the Diamond HistoricDistrict. The space used for this could be better utilized for something that furthers the growth of thecommunity as opposed to bringing in a higher potential for violence against the citizens of this city. Thank you,Karen Sheriff



Deny new police station, 21st and Diamond

Cara Scharf <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 10:47 AMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello,

I am writing in solidarity with neighbors in the Diamond Street Historic District to request that youdeny the PPD's approval for a new station at 21st and Diamond Streets. In a time when we should bedefunding the police, raising their budget to build this unnecessary new building is irresponsible andtaxpayers who believe in defunding the PPD won't stand for our money being used in this way. Thisnew station does not have community support - instead of spending the money on bolstering a racistinstitution, spend the money on ensuring that neighborhood residents have their needs met.

Thank you,Cara Scharf19130 Resident

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No new ppd station

Gabrielle Sasson <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 12:27 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Deny the PPD approval for a new station in the Diamond Street historic district.

- concerned citizen



Deny PPD approval for a new station in Diamond Street Historic District

Letitia Santarelli <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 9:39 AMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Good morning,

I am emailing regarding the Diamond street Historic district as a concerned citizen.

Please do not put a police station there. I have lived in this city my entire life and this historic districtwould not only be ruined aesthetically by the presence of a police station, but the residents of thisarea would feel unsafe as well as over policed in their own homes. Having to look over your shoulderin your own neighborhood is not easily avoidable in any big city, but the presence of police wouldmake it even more difficult to walk the streets of this area without the POC here fearing for their lives.

Especially with the police all over this country actively participating in what the UN has deemed to bewar crimes, I would argue that this measure would create further violence in our communities. The UNhas specifically pointed out the US policing system as a matter of concern. With this in mind, I urgeyou to rethink this decision.

Though, due to my privilege as a white community member, I have not personally experienced thehorrors the police in this country have been responsible for, I stand with the people of color in thiscity, this country, and across the world. I stand with those who already have nowhere to turn becausethe police in this country disproportionately choose to help certain groups over others. The policeofficers who perform their duties honestly, correctly, and without putting fear in the hearts and mindsof my fellow POC community members are not large enough in number to guarantee the safety of anycommunity as we currently stand.

Please reconsider any support towards this decision. The goal of this initiative would be to lower crimerates and instill a feeling of safety and ease in the community. However, as I have argued above, apolice station in this area would do the exact opposite.

Thank you for your time and stay safe.Respectfully,

Letitia Santarelli

-- Letitia SantarelliJ.D., Temple University Beasley School Of LawTel: 215-313-3326



NO NEW POLICE STATION ON DIAMOND

Sophia Salganicoff <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 3:24 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello,

I am writing you as a community member of Philadelphia. I respectfully request that you REJECT anyadditional physical police presence in your district. Specifically, you must deny approval for a new PPDStation in the Diamond Street Historic District. This addition would strain community relations with thePhiladelphia city government even more, and indicates that you are complicit in the surveillance andstate sanctioned violence committed by the PPD against black, brown and poor people that you are ina position to advocate for.

So please, no new police station on Diamond St.

Defund the PPD and stay safe,

Sophia



Police station

nathalia Ruggeri <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 1:40 PMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello there,

My name is Nathalia Ruggeri. As someone who is appalled by this country’s continuous police violence,and someone who wishes for a better community without racism, I truly hope that you consider what thecommunity and what your people want. We deny the PPD approval for a new station in Diamond street.In a time of economic crisis, adding to the one section of our government that the people are beggingfor reform is not the answer. Focus on community engagement, social work, and much more thatrequires larger budgets and government aid. Listen to the people.

Best Regards,Nathalia Ruggeri


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2100 W Diamond St - Comments

youmuteout bruhsoin <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 10:00 AMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello Kim,

Sadly, so much has transpired with this project without input from the community.While we were in quarantine a lot has happened. so sad!This is the kind of sneaky representation that we have at the levels that would push this agendaforward.So I need some clarity:

This is land is zoned residential, would it require a variance to build a commercial building?

Has this project gone through the Planning Commission?

I'm concerned about notification from the art commission. How would we have been notified?

Yesterday, we have an informational meeting in the community with RCOs, block captains andneighbors. The consensus is, that we have not been informed about this project.

I look forward to your response thank you.

Best regards,Judith Robinson32nd Ward RCO215-235-6517



Deny PPD approval for new station in Diamond Street Historic District

Ewa Protasiuk <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 10:28 PMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Dear Ms. Chantry,

I'm writing to urge you to oppose the building of a new police station in the Diamond Street HistoricalDistrict. I support the Stadium Stompers in their demand for PPD to be denied approval for thestation. In the midst of calls for defunding the police and for an end to police violence towards Blackpeople, approving the building of the station is a move in precisely the wrong direction.

As a member of the Temple community and a guest in the Cecil B. Moore neighborhood, I stronglybelieve that the community does not need more policing. Instead, I would like to see the city and thePhiladelphia planning community to pursue policy aimed at improving quality of life for allPhiladelphians, for example through efforts like affordable housing.

Sincerely,Ewa Protasiuk

-- Ewa ProtasiukPhD Student & Research AssistantDepartment of SociologyTemple UniversityPronouns: she/her/hers



Diamon Street Historical District police station prop

Colin Powers <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 6:40 PMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello,

I’m a resident of zip 19148 in Philly. I‘m to writing to express my concern over the proposal for a newpolice station for the 22nd district in North Philly. I believe construction of this new station would onlyserve as a testament to the city’s leaders to treat development of property as the premiere way of“improving” neighborhoods, rather than using those funds to support essential services like publiceducation, libraries, public transportation, or sanitation. These past weeks themselves have already beena testament to the city‘s ability to mobilize and equip terrifying numbers of police. We do not need morefacilities to house an already overpowered force.

Best,

Colin Powers

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Concerns about plans to build new police station

Kyle <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 11:05 AMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello,

My name is Kyle and I am a Philadelphia resident in area code 19146. I am reaching out today inregard to the request for the Philadelphia Police Department to build a brand new station in theDiamond Street Historic District. In light of recent events, and the push to dismantle and re-imaginethe police department as we know it, I would like to voice my concern on this initiative. I believe itwould be a very negative disruption to our community if this new station were to be built, especiallybeing placed in a historic & black neighborhood.

"Diamond Street District exists because of the population boom in Philly during the 1850s. All of theelaborate structures, including Second Empire and Victorian rowhomes and Gothic Revival

churches, were built between 1875 and 1897, namely for the "new rich" of North Broad. Per thenomination, "The row houses and churches of Diamond Street represent one of the most grand and

stylistically intact avenue of Victorian architecture in the City of Philadelphia."

Can I count on you to help deny this proposal and retain the dignity of one of Philadelphia's historicdistricts?

Thank you!

Kyle

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No new station at Diamond street!

Sally Louise <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 12:34 PM


Hello,

My name is Sally Polk. I am a resident of West Philadelphia and I am writing to demand that you denythe PPD approval for a new station in the Diamond Street Historic District.

No back room deals!No Police Station in the Diamond Street Historic District!

This is in the heart of Historic Black North Central Philly and as you already know, the police haveshown us how unreliable they are and unwilling to protect and serve black lives-- demonstratingmilitaristic force against black activists and their supporters demanding an end to over-policing andexcessive violence.

Even with the eye of the public and national news on them, PPD beat, tear gassed and attempted tosilence protesters crying out for change. Is this the behavior of men and women who value black livesand are willing to change? Shooting rubber bullets at medics? Attacking journalists? Harassingindividuals waiting to pick up their loved ones from jail?

It would be a slap in the face to reward police with another station amidst their life threateningviolence and abuse. Friends of mine have died, received life long injuries and/or are traumatized as aresult of the excessive force exerted by the police over the past two weeks.

It would be inappropriate to blatantly disregard the overwhelming majority who are demanding thatthe PPD be defunded. I am begging you to be on the right side of history and to stand by blackphiladelphians. Deny the PPD approval for this new station.

Thank you so much for your time and understanding,Sally Polk614-352-8371



New Police Station

Michaela Peterson <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 10:08 AMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>; Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>


Hello,

My name is Michaela and I am a Philadelphia resident in area code 19125. I am reaching out today inregard to the request for the Philadelphia Police Department to build a brand new station in theDiamond Street Historic District. In light of recent events, and the push to dismantle and re-imaginethe police department as we know it, I would like to voice my concern on this initiative. I believe itwould be a very negative disruption to our community if this new station were to be built, especiallybeing placed in a historic & black neighborhood.





Thank you!

Best,Michaela

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Re: New Police Station

Gabi Perry <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 9:53 AMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello Ms. Chantry,

First off I'd like to thank you for doing the important work of protecting and advocating for the city'scultural infrastructure and wishing you health and safety during this time.

I'm writing to ask that you do your part to deny the PPD the approval for a new station in theDiamond Street Historic District. I am an archaeologist for a private CRM firm and have seen some ofwhat my colleagues working with above ground historic resources are able to accomplish. I get it- thisis important work. As a historic preservation planner you know better than most the importance ofsupporting and respecting historically black districts. The Diamond Street Historic District is an under-served community. A food desert and pressure from the imposing university are only the tip of theiceberg in terms of challenges this community faces.

What impact would a new police station have on this part of North Philadelphia? In a time when policebrutality against black people is such a heightened issue, building this station would be a slap in theface to residents. A new police station does not make residents feel safe- and does not honor thehistory of the area. I am imploring you to listen to the people and reject the PPD. You haveundoubtedly studied this area in depth for your reports. You know that a police presence was never apositive part of this community's story. Please- deny the PPD the approval for a new station in theDiamond Street Historic District.

Thank you for your time,Gabrielle PerryResident of North Philadelphia



DENY PPD Station Proposal on Diamond St

Bianca Panunto <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 1:16 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello,

I am reaching out today to ask that you deny approval for the PPD request for a new station in theDiamond Street Historic District. The North Philadelphia community is heavily policed, and it is nothelping my neighbors. Temple University employs a massive police force that expands past its campusperimeters. The notion that there should be more policing in North Philadelphia, or that this communityis unsafe, is false and quite frankly racially motivated.

I was appalled when I learned about the PPD’s request to add another police station to this community.Please deny their request! North Philadelphia communities need funding towards programs that actuallyserve them, like libraries/community centers, quality education, and affordable health care. Do not allowthe PPD to gain more funding through the ruse of needing more buildings or training.

Thank you,Bianca Panunto610-663-5495



New police station on Diamond St.

Gavin Oswald <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 12:49 PMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hi Ms. Chantry,

I’m sending this message because i oppose the installation of a new police station at 21st anddiamond. I do not think that the police are protecting or serving anyone adequately, and areconversely only posing more harm and risk to the Black members of our community. North CentralPhilly is a historically Black neighborhood that is already harmed substantially by gentrification. Ibelieve encouraging a heavier police presence in the area is further detrimental, and I do notsupport it.

Thank you,Gavin Oswald


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Say NO to new police station in Diamond St historic district

Cassie O'Neal <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 8:16 AMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hi Kim,

My name is Cassie O’Neal and I’m a resident of North Philadelphia. I am deeply disturbed that there hasbeen plans to add another looming building, a symbol of more police presence, to our city. As policepresence has been often associated with terrorism in our communities; we have now both watched thatterrorism live and experienced that terrorism city wide and first-hand.

Adding a police station to Diamond Street Historic district would be tantamount to taunting communityefforts AND rewarding officers for what they’ve done.Those funds would be better allocated toward shelter and food for the homeless, rehabilitation foraddicts, much needed repairs on desolate roads, and providing school supplies for children.

Please vote NO to another police station here or anywhere in this city.

Thank you for your time.

Best,Cassie

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I demand you deny approval for new PPD station

[email protected] <[email protected]>Tue 6/9/2020 10:35 PMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hi, My name is Shane Olsen and I am a resident of Philadelphia. I am emailing to demand you deny the PPD approvalfor a new sta�on in the Diamond Street Historic District. The last thing we need right now is another policesta�on. Regards,Shane Olsen Sent from Mail for Windows 10

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No to police station at 21st and Diamond

Kaitlynd ODoherty <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 4:51 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Dear Mr. Clarke and Ms. Chantry,

I write today on the matter of the proposed 22nd District police station at 21st and Diamond.

You must not approve this project. The police do not need more resources, real estate or anexpanded presence in this part of the city. Do not invest money in policing over communitydevelopment and public institutions. If it wasn't clear already, I think the events of the last few weekshave clearly demonstrated that Police do not equate to public safety.

It is despicable to move ahead with a $22 million police station in this historic, Black community ratherthan redistributing this level of funding to social services and other channels that serve Philadelphia'sBlack and brown communities.

Thank you,

Kaitlynd O'Doherty19129



NO NEW STATION IN DIAMOND DISTRICT

Jillian O'Connell <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 9:49 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello,

I strongly disapprove of the building of a new station for the PPD at 21st & Diamond. It will directlyaffect the community and displace those who have been residents of the a Diamond district for years.We do NOT need anymore stations in the city, especially not in said area. Please take this intoconsideration before ruining the lives of the community.

Thanks

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Diamond Street Police Station

Andrew Niemynski <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 9:33 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hi I am writing to express my disapproval of a new police station on W Diamond Street. Mydisapproval is from two angles, firstly is the modern and historical context that the new police stationwould exist in and second the case for urbanity. W Diamond Street is full of cultural importance forPhiladelphia's African American community. For example the Church of the Advocate, a nationalhistoric landmark, is only a few blocks away from the proposed police station. I do not need to go intodetail about the importance of that church to this history. Given the history of racism within thePhiladelphia Police Department and the citizens, especially evident over the past few weeks, it is wrongto place such a large police station on W Diamond Street. Secondly, having the station flanked by twolarge parking lots fronting Diamond street is extremely short sighted. North Philadelphia is anexceptionally urban community that is dense and walkable. Specifically this area is on the verge ofredeveloping. Blocking two desirable blocks off to development will actually make the neighborhoodgentrify faster. With less developable land rents will go up and other vacant lots get developed.Diamond street has the potential to be fully filled in with active mixed use buildings but large surfaceparking lots will permanently block that potential. I understand that the current police station is smalland not equipped for modern policing but this location and design is not right. The city should inreality consider shrinking the police department and increasing social service so then the currentbuilding would work. I hope you take these points into consideration.Thank you and have a great day,Andrew



No New Police Station

Logan Neubauten <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 4:43 PMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Good Afternoon,

I am writing to you today as a concerned citizen of Philadelphia urging you to not allow theconstruction of a new multi-million dollar police station. Given the nature of the PPD's conduct in themost recent weeks (and in fact for years) I do not believe that taking up space in a historic district cando any good for the community. I urge you to please deny this request and re-allocate the fundsoutside of the department and into one of the city's many shriveling budgets.

Thank you for your time.

-Logan



Do not build a new station

stefanie Helena <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 11:25 AMTo: [email protected] <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


My name is Stefanie Musto, and I am a resident of East Falls, Philadelphia. I am emailing you becauseI DO NOT support PPD funding a new station in the Diamond Street Historic District. This is not whattax payer money should be going into.

Black Lives Matter.

Sincerely, Stefanie Musto

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No PPD station at 21st and Diamond!

Ashley Murray <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 12:57 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello Darrell and Kim,

I’m writing you today as a resident of Philadelphia to deny the PPD approval for a new station in theDiamond Street Historic District! We do not need further police presence in the heart of Historic BlackNorth Central Philly!

Thank you,Ashley Murray


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New Station in Diamond Street District

Chelsea Murphy <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 1:32 PMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello,I am a citizen of Philadelphia and I am writing to ask you to deny the PPD approval for a new station inthe Diamond Street Historic District.Thank you,Chelsea Murphy


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New precinct on historical Diamond Street? Just say NO!

Colin Mooney <[email protected]>Tue 6/9/2020 9:20 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello,I am writing today as a concerned citizen to ask you to tell the PPD they cannot build a new policestation in the heart of Diamond Street historic district. America watched George Floyd die at the handsof the police just 2 weeks ago. George Floyd shouldn't have died like that. The people of northphiladelphia should not either. Inviting gun-toting militarized police into the neighborhood will putblack lives at risk. The mayor is agreeing to not increase their budget this year. Please follow his leadand do not allow the philadelphia police department to build on historic diamond street. Perhaps don't let them build any new precincts at all. In my opinion you should revoke any approvalpossible for police stations that are currently in the city of philadelphia period. especially in black andbrown communities and on historical ground. I pray you make the right decision.

We don't need more cops. We need the police abolished all together.

In solidarity with everyone who believes in human rights and the Black Lives Matter Movement,Colin M


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Deny PPD approval for a new station in Diamond Street Historic District

Dominique Montoya <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 9:55 AMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Good morning,

I am emailing regarding the Diamond street Historic district as a concerned citizen.

Please do not put a police station there. I have lived in this city my entire life and this historic districtwould not only be ruined aesthetically by the presence of a police station, but the residents of thisarea would feel unsafe as well as over policed in their own homes. Having to look over your shoulderin your own neighborhood is not easily avoidable in any big city, but the presence of police wouldmake it even more difficult to walk the streets of this area without the POC here fearing for their lives.

Especially with the police all over this country actively participating in what the UN has deemed to bewar crimes, I would argue that this measure would create further violence in our communities. The UNhas specifically pointed out the US policing system as a matter of concern. With this in mind, I urgeyou to rethink this decision.

Though, due to my privilege as a white community member, I have not personally experienced thehorrors the police in this country have been responsible for, I stand with the people of color in thiscity, this country, and across the world. I stand with those who already have nowhere to turn becausethe police in this country disproportionately choose to help certain groups over others. The policeofficers who perform their duties honestly, correctly, and without putting fear in the hearts and mindsof my fellow POC community members are not large enough in number to guarantee the safety of anycommunity as we currently stand.

Please reconsider any support towards this decision. The goal of this initiative would be to lower crimerates and instill a feeling of safety and ease in the community. However, as I have argued above, apolice station in this area would do the exact opposite.

Thank you for your time and stay safe.

Best,-- Dominique Montoya, J.D.(Pronouns: she/her/hers)Temple University, Beasley School of Law, Class of [email protected](C): 610-864-5433



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Fwd: Deny the new Police department

Taylor Mohammed <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 10:19 AMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Best Regards,

Begin forwarded message:

From: Taylor Mohammed <[email protected]>Date: June 10, 2020 at 10:17:57 AM EDTTo: [email protected]: Deny the new Police department

Hello my name is Taylor Mohammed, resident of Philadelphia. I’d like to deny to proposalto built a police station in North Philadelphia.

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New Police Station

Sam McNamara <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 10:10 AMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello,

My name is Sam and I am a Philadelphia resident in area code 19125. I am reaching out today inregard to the request for the Philadelphia Police Department to build a brand new station in theDiamond Street Historic District. In light of recent events, and the push to dismantle and re-imaginethe police department as we know it, I would like to voice my concern on this initiative. I believe itwould be a very negative disruption to our community if this new station were to be built, especiallybeing placed in a historic & black neighborhood.





Thank you!

Best,Sam

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Do NOT approve the building of 22nd district police station in the Diamond StreetHistoric District

Krista McCalla <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 10:12 AMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Dear Ms. Kim Chantry,

Please do not approve the building of the 22nd district police station in the Diamond Street HistoricDistrict. The 20 million dollars that would be allocated to this project would be better suited going intocommunity development and public institutions.

As an anthropology graduate of West Chester University, I am passionate about the preservation ofhistoric spaces. Do not take it away from the community.

It is vital we support the community in these times. Build a society that you would want to grow upand flourish in.

Sincerely,

Krista McCalla



Important

Alexis Masino <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 2:37 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello,

My name is Alexis Masino and I am a resident of Philadelphia.

I am writing to demand that you reject the new PPD station in the Diamond Street Historic District.Our communities are already overpoliced and this project is a disgrace to our city and communities.Thank you.

-- Alexis Masinoshe/her/hersUniversity of Pennsylvania, Class of 2020English Major/Fine Arts Minor267.505.9610 | alexismasino.com | [email protected]

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New police station

Kiley Marx <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 1:55 PMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello Darrell,

My name is Kiley Marx and I am a Philadelphia resident in area code 19121. I am reaching out today inregard to the request for the Philadelphia Police Department to build a brand new station in theDiamond Street Historic District. In light of recent events, and the push to dismantle and re-imaginethe police department as we know it, I would like to voice my concern on this initiative. I believe itwould be a very negative disruption to our community if this new station were to be built, especiallybeing placed in a historic & black neighborhood.





Thank you!

Best,Kiley Marx

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Deny

Victoria Marchiony <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 9:45 AMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Deny the PPD approval for a new station in the Diamond Street Historic District. Put money intocommunity support instead of policing.

Thank you, Victoria


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No new police station at 21st and Diamond

Aviva Marchione <[email protected]>Tue 6/9/2020 9:11 PMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello,I am writing to express my disapproval of the proposed new PPD at 21st and Diamond. I believe it wouldbe detrimental to the community.

Thank you,Aviva Marchione2482427495131 N 9th Street Phila 19107



Do not approve new station

kristenleemallon . <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 12:42 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello,

I am writing to urge you to NOT approve the $20 million 22nd District Police Station. Please put thatmoney into community services instead!!

Thank you for your consideration.Kind regards,Kristen Mallon19125



New PPD Station in Diamond Street Historic District

Viktoria Lange <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 1:21 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Dear Councilmember Clarke and Historical Commission,

My name is Viktoria Lange and I am a Philadelphia resident. I am extremely concerned by the news Irecently received, that in the middle of a pandemic and in the middle of a massive reckoning withpolice brutality in this country, the City Council and Historical Commission are even consideringthrowing what could be VITAL COMMUNITY FUNDING to a new PPD station in a historic Blackneighborhood. This sends a clear message to all Philadelphians, but especially BIPOC Philadelphians,of where your priorities lie. Please consider denying the PPD approval for this station. Please put fundstowards libraries and schools in and around the Diamond Street Historic District.

Philly is watching. Please make the right moral choice.

Sincerely,

Viktoria Lange 19125--

--Viktoria Langeshe/her/hersTheater and Teaching ArtistEvents Coordinator, Head House Bookswww.viktorialange.com

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Proposal for new police station - 21st and Diamond

Giuliana Fleischman Knox <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 1:18 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Good afternoon,

I am writing to express my disapproval as a resident of Philadelphia of the proposed plan for a $20million police station at 21st and Diamond. I do not believe that it serves the interest of thesurrounding community nor is it a necessity. Furthermore, it will disrupt the lives of the inhabitants ofthe community by tearing down homes, destroying the 19th-century historical architecture that thecity prides itself on, and increasing police presence that is unnecessary considering the area is alreadyoccupied by multiple police stations. Please consider denying approval to the construction of this station tomorrow.

Sincerely,Giuliana Fleischman Knox



important

Bruna Camurate <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 4:39 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello,

It has come to light that there are plans for the implementation of anew police station on 21st and Diamond. As a resident of theneighborhood, I come here to tell you it is not in our best interestto have a new station, especially in said location. As governmentofficials, it is your job to serve the people and listen to their needs,you are a mediator of our necessities. We have absolutely NOinterest in another police station, that more terrorizes than protectsour neighborhood. You don't get to tell us what we need, we aretelling you it's not this. Take your citizens opinions into accountand remember what your job is, and why you are there in the firstplace.

I trust you will listen to your people,Bruna Kleinman



Please don't approve the new PPD station in Diamond Street Historic District!

Sarah Kelly <[email protected]>Tue 6/9/2020 8:22 PMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hi! I am writing because I am very concerned about the potential police station in the Diamond StreetHistoric District. Please don't approve it!

Best,

Sarah



Police Station Proposal

Kayla Kells <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 2:59 PMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello,I am writing to you today about the proposal for a new police station at the intersection of DiamondSt and 21st Street. I am absolutely appalled that this is being considered. You want to put ANOTHERpolice station in an already over policed area? Especially with what is happening with the policerecently? This is a backroom deal and I will not stand for it. This is absurd!!! I am asking you to denythe PPD approval for a new station in the Diamond Street Historic District.

-- Kayla KellsTemple University Class of 2021College of EducationEarly Childhood Education MajorAmeriCorps Jumpstart Team [email protected]



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In regards to the new station in the diamond street historic district.

Caitlin Kelemen <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 12:02 AMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>; Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>


Hi there, I am a resident of Philadelphia. I have learned that there are plans to build a new police station at 21st& diamond. I am writing to let you know that as a resident of Philadelphia, I do not believe we needany more police stations, and we definitely do not need one in a historic district of Philadelphia. Pleasedeny this station request.

Thank you for your time reading this.

Caitlin Kelemen



Do not approve construction of PPD station in Diamond St. Historical District

Joe Kaser <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 1:52 PMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Dear Kim Chantry,

I am writing to urge you to deny approval for a new Philadelphia Police Department station in theDiamond Street Historical District (DSHD). Now is the time to 1) use city funds for services that protectand grow our communities in ways that the PPD has failed, and 2) listen to the residents of Philly andof the DSHD to understand how construction of this massive building will affect the historical beautyof the neighborhood and city, and the lives of its residence.

Thank you,Joe Kaser

cell: 312-437-5390112 S Ruby St.



Deny PPD New Station in Diamond Street Historical District

x. karkruff <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 2:41 PMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello,

It recently came to the attention of myself and the community of Philadelphia that the PhiladelphiaPolice Department is requesting approval from the Historical Commission and City Council to install anew Police Station in the Diamond Street Historical District.

I am writing to strongly oppose such a request. In light of the recent movement to addresssystemic racism and police brutality in the US, and considering the PPD's history of abusing theirpower, I find it reprehensible that the PPD would feel entitled to a new station.

Please, deny their request and deny any future requests for increases in funding, real estate,renovations, equipment, or anything else you may have any purview over as it regards thePhiladelphia Police Department. They do not have respect for the citizens of Philadelphia and they donot deserve any additional real estate or resources.

Sincerely,- Xander KarkruffWest Philadelphia resident

Xander Karkruff(pronouns: they/them)Master of Fine ArtsMuseum Exhibition Planning and Design

207.669.5237xanderkarkruff.comXander on LinkedIn

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CJ <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 3:36 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Good Afternoon,

My name is Cristina Jasen and I am a Philadelphia resident and public health research data collector atthe Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

I am writing to urgently oppose the Philadelphia Police Department's request to install a new policestation in the Diamond Street Historical District.

From a public health perspective, the increase of police presence in the heart of the historically Blackneighborhood in North Central Philadelphia is a threat to Black lives. In light of the recent movementto address systemic racism and police brutality across the US, and specifically the PPD's history ofracist policing, I find it reprehensible that the PPD would feel entitled to a new station.

Jillian Johnson, Mayor of Durham, North Carolina rightly reported that the safest communities don'thave the most cops, they have the most resources. The Black residents of the Diamond StreetHistorical District and the broader city of Philadelphia deserves safety, not a death sentence.

Please, deny their request and deny any future requests for increases in funding, real estate,renovations, equipment, etc., with regard to the Philadelphia Police Department. The PPD is an activethreat to Black citizens of Philadelphia, and you are in a position to ensure that any additionalresources to the PPD are denied. We are watching.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Best,Cristina Jasen


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PPD Station at 21st and Diamond

Lucy James-Olson <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 1:16 PMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello Ms. Chantry,I am writing to ask you that you deny the Philadelphia Police Department approval for a new station inthe historic Black neighborhood and Diamond Street. The actions of the PPD serve only to protectwhite wealth and property and criminalize Black lives. To build a new PPD station anywhere during thistime, let alone in a historic Black neighborhood would be unjust and insensitive to the needs of yourconstituents. If you grant this request to the PPD you will be proving yourself uncaring andunaccountable. Deny this request and funnel funding into social services.- Lucy James-Olson [email protected](302) 740-6776

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POLICE REFORM

Russ Israel <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 3:00 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello,

I am writing to you to demand that any plans for a new police station in the Diamond Street HistoricDistrict are immediately halted. For the sake of the Philadelphia community, which has now beenpublicly brutalized by police in every neighborhood, I beg that you both deny the PPD approval for anew station in the Diamond street historic district and oppose any budget increases proposed for thePPD.

We will not tolerate any more police terrorism in our neighborhoods or any further investment in thepolice department.

Thank you,Russ IsraelPhiladelphia Resident


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No New Police Station

Isabella <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 12:05 AMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello,I am writing to you today to ask that you deny the Philadelphia Police Department’s approval for a newstation in the Diamond Street Historic District, in the heart of Historic Black North Central Philadelphia.Thank you.



Please Deny the PPD Approval for New Station

Stephanie Iozzia <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 10:21 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello Councilman Clarke and Preservation Planner Chantry,

My name is Stephanie and I'm a resident of Philadelphia, 19130 and am emailing to request that youdeny the PPD approval for a new station in the Diamond Street Historic District.

The last thing this city needs after the continued murder of black folks in this country is another PoliceStation. The money it would take to facilitate its construction and to staff it would be better spentanywhere else, in any other city department.

Investing in education, arts and culture, local business are just a few areas that chip away at thenecessity of increasing police presence in Philly. I am fearful and preemptively angry for our city atlarge and for the Diamond Street Historic District thinking that the city and PPD would both go so faras to approve this decision.

Please. Increasing police presence and police-related resources is adding insult to injury and will NOTbenefit this city's people in ANY way. The question remains who is this for and who is this workingagainst?

With respect,StephPhiladelphia, 19130

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Diamond Street District PPD office

Rachel Hottle <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 5:07 PMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


To the Historical Commission,

Hello, my name is Rachel Hottle and I am a concerned previous resident of Philadelphia. I’m calling tourge you to reject the creation of a new police station in the Diamond Street Historic District.

Following enormous pressure from the citizens of Philadelphia, 14 members of city council, includingCouncilmember Clarke, came out against the allocation of new funds to the PPD, and Mayor Kenney haseliminated his proposed funding hike for the PPD, instead releasing an agenda for police reform.

Throughout their entire history and in the more recent events of the past few weeks, the PPD has shownlittle regard for Black lives, and has instead enacted violence on Black bodies with impunity. The city does not need another police station, especially in the historically black Diamond Street District.Rather, the city should reallocate funds to city government locations that serve Philadelphia’s blackand/or low-income communities such as the Health, Parks & Recreations, Libraries, Homeless Services,and the Arts & Culture offices. Please reject the creation of a new police station in the Diamond Street Historic District, and insteadsupport policies that protect and uplift Black communities.

Thank you!

All the best,Rachel Hottle


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Reject New PPD Station

Shawn Hogan <[email protected]>Tue 6/9/2020 11:48 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello Council President Clarke and Ms. Chantry,

I am writing to voice my concern with the proposal to add a Police Station at 21st and Diamond. Idemand that you deny the request for building this station.

It's clear that policing in Philadelphia is a racist and broken system. Opening a new police stationANYWHERE in Philadelphia is regressive, but is especially abhorrent that this one is slated to open in ahistorically Black neighborhood.

Take the space proposed for this police station and build a resource that will actually serve thecommunity. It will do much more to help our communities and prevent crime than a police stationever could.

Thank you,

Shawn Hogan



no new police station

Lana Hanulec <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 12:31 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello,

My name is Lana Hanulec, resident of district 5, zip code 19130.

I am writing to insist that you do not approve the $20M 22nd District Police Station in the DiamondStreet Historic District.

A new police station in this district is the furthest thing from what we need. Now is time to defund thepolice and redirect funds to the social services that develop the health and resilience of ourcommunity.

Now more than ever, in light of recent events, you must know that this new police station is neitherwanted nor welcome here.

Sincerely,

Lana C. Hanulec



Please Deny Diamond St Station

Fran G <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 1:07 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Good Afternoon,

I am a concerned citizen of Philadelphia residing in 19130 zip code. I am writing to respectfully urgeyou to deny the PPD approval for a new station in the Diamond Street Historic District.

This will be grossly counterproductive to the current efforts to hold the institution of law enforcementaccountable, and enact massive overhaul, reforms, and divestment required to bring about greaterequity for the most vulnerable in our community.

Thank you for all that you do to do what is right on behalf of this community, and thank you for yourserious consideration of this and all similar requests.

Sincerely,Francis GressPhiladelphia, PA 19130



New 22nd District Police Station

Emmaline Goodwin <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 3:58 PMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


To whom it may concern,

I am currently a resident on West Diamond Street in Philadelphia. My block and thosesurrounding it have been preserved as historical for many years. The rich history of thebrownstone buildings of West Diamond Street are maintained beautifully in a city wheregentrification is rapidly erasing its rich history. The 2100 block of Diamond Street lies within thishistoric district and the proposal for a new Police Station to be put here would tarnish the richhistory of the Stanton neighborhood. Myself and my neighbors feel greatly that if a police stationwas put in the neighborhood more harm than good would be done to the history and the people.Additionally, life-long residents have not been consulted about the station, there is no excusefor this. It very much seems as if it is trying to be hidden. Please consider our pleas whenmeeting about this proposal and do not agree to the construction of a police department here.

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New 22nd District Police Station

Chuck Gondos <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 1:29 PMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Dear Kim,

I was amazed to hear the city is still planning to build this police station. I am even sickened to know itcould be located within the neighborhood’s historic district.

A new police district headquarters in the historic section of a majority African-American neighborhoodhas to be the biggest slap in the face to those unjustly murdered or arrested by police, especially in thatdistrict.

I hope you consider rejecting the city and PPD’s proposal. Please take a step back and look at what ishappening.

Thank you for your time and take care!

Chuck Gondos (concerned Philadelphia citizen)

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DENY THE PPD A NEW STATION

Jo Goddard <[email protected]>Tue 6/9/2020 8:51 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello,I am a concerned Philadelphia citizen demanding you deny the police request for a new station in theDiamond Street historic district. -Jo Goddard



The new PPD HQ

Caryn Gill <[email protected]>Tue 6/9/2020 8:41 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>Cc: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Good evening,

I am contacting you today to implore you to reject the PPD’s request for their new station in theDiamond Street historic district. Increased policing in this area will not help Philadelphia progress in itsrevitalization.

Thank you,Caryn -- Caryn Gill, [email protected] 732-600-6111




Deny PPD new station in Diamond Street Historic District!

Ambrose Christopher Gage <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 2:17 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


A resident of West Philadelphia recently brought to my attention that the Philadelphia PoliceDepartment is requesting approval from the Historical Commission and City Council to install a newPolice Station in the Diamond Street Historical District.



regards,Christopher ("Ambrose") GagePhiladelphia resident, not of West Philadelphia but friend to many who are



The Police Station in the Diamond Street Historical District

Judah Featherman <[email protected]>Tue 6/9/2020 9:04 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Dear Councilmen Clarke and the Historical Commission,

This country is being torn apart at the seems by the systems meant to protect and serve us. I’m sureyou have watched the despicable, over aggressive, racist beating of peaceful protesters by police inthe last two weeks. And I’m sure you don’t need me to remind you how many of these unjust hatefulbeatings have taken place in our own city.

The Philadelphia police are an institution that has time and again shown itself unable to protect thelives and property of blacks and other people of color in this city and the suggestion that they needyet another station to continue this failure is absurd.

Putting aside the grossly insulting location of this proposed station (a historically black community)the money being wasted on the construction and establishment of this station could be better spenton public services.

Thank you for taking the time to read this and please consider not allowing the festering wound ofpolice brutality and white supremacism to continue in this city by blocking this police station.

Sincerely, Judah



Diamond St Historical District Station

Amelia Durfee <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 12:55 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>Cc: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


In regards to the potential building of another station in this area, I am voicing my desires for you toDENY THE APPROVAL.

I hope this message finds you in good health, and that you will act in the best interest ofPhiladelphians to not build a station in the Diamond Street Historic District. There are many othernecessary initiatives to prioritize over this.

Thank you.

Amelia Durfee



Oppose 21st and Diamond Proposed Precinct

[email protected] <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 2:49 PMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Dear Ms. Chantry,

My name is Isabella Dickstein, and I am writing you as a concerned, lifelong Philadelphia resident. Theproposed building of yet another police precinct at 21st and Diamond must be opposed, for theintegrity of our city.

There is simply no practical need for another police precinct in Philadelphia, especially in a communitysuch as North Philadelphia where the current PPD presence is already traumatizing residents andperpetuating violence at an abhorrent rate. There are no accurate statistics favoring excessive policepresence in any community. Moreover, the construction of a new precinct is overwhelminglyexpensive, and building it will be rubbing the salt in the wounds of every underfunded public serviceprogram in our city, public programs that ACTUALLY keep our neighbors safe. When there is money tofund libraries, schools, quality food stores, rec centers, mental health programs, homelessnessprograms, why is it going to the PPD? There are already 21 precincts and around 6,300 officers, thatdo less to provide safety to Philadelphia residents than any other program. It is a fact that access tounbiased employment, advanced education, and community building programs are effective atreducing crime and poverty. It is an insult to Philadelphia and her beautiful, diverse population toerase powerful Black history for another beacon of violent White Supremacy. Instead, our city govtshould celebrate and empower our Black and Brown communities by bringing them justice viameaningful distribution of tax payer dollars.

Please oppose this racist action, and please, if it falls into your lap, oppose any further actions to buildnew precincts. There is power in your position, power to be a thorn in the side of racism, the power tohelp produce meaningful tangible justice to your city.

Best,Isabella Dickstein

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Deny The PPD Approval For a New Station aIn the Diamond St. Historic District

demand nao <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 5:17 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


It is unacceptable to me as a Philadelphian to remain silent as we pay for another station for the PPD.They have proven that they will brutalize those who stand for racial justice because it stands as athreat to their identity in this city. Even ignoring their historical failures, at the very least, they are thephysical front lines of defense for white supremacy in Philadelphia (demonstrated by their recentactions in FIshtown). The crimes committed by the PPD the last two weeks will be rememberedforever, so will your response to the injustice in this city. Don't forget that the people will never forget.

Nao Demand19143



NO to the proposed PPD station in North Philly

Thomas Dellipriscoli <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 9:40 AMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Good Morning,

My name is Thomas Dellipriscoli and I am a resident of the 2nd district of Philadelphia. I first want tothank you for listening to the people in the street and saying NO to Mayor Kenney's austerity budgetfor the upcoming fiscal year. The work is just beginning. The protests will not be stopping until youcommit to defunding the police and stopping any proposed expansion into our communities, like thenewly proposed station in the Diamond Street Historical District. There can be no backroom deals withthe PPD and the protests will continue to pressure you into cutting your ties with the PPD and givingthem anything they ask for.

Sincerely,Thomas Dellipriscoli



Deny the PPD approval for a new station in the Diamond Street Historic District

Zach Decker <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 1:02 PMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Historic Preservation Planner Chantry,

The proposal to allow the Philadelphia Police Department to utilize real estate in the Diamond StreetHistoric District for a new police station is a bad idea. The residents of this neighborhood who arepredominantly Black do not need to be bookended with a new police station to the west and TempleUniversity to the east. This neighborhood already sees enough predatory reality and enough policingas is. The neighborhood's history has almost already been entirely erased. Utilizing real estate thathas been determined to be historically significant by the historical society to build a police station isludicrous. The historical significance of police is to keep Black folks submissive, but I'm sure I need notremind you of that fact. In reading a pamphlet available to the public on the historical significance ofthis stretch of Diamond Street I learned that businesses dedicated to serving the community that livedand worked nearby flourished in Philadelphia's industrious past. I suggest you implement policy andbudgets that allow for those living in this neighborhood, Black folks in particular, to serve theircommunity. This neighborhood does not need police from some other neighborhood patrolling anddemonizing its citizens under the guise of serving them. This neighborhood needs to allow its Blackresidents to own businesses and homes not police officers forcing them out of their ownneighborhood. It's simple, deny the PPD's proposal for a new station in the Diamond Street HistoricDistrict. Approve of Black owned businesses and housing instead.

Thank you for reading,Zach Decker

https://www.phila.gov/media/20190213121705/Historic-District-Diamond-Street-Manual.pdf

https://www.phila.gov/media/20190213121705/Historic-District-Diamond-Street-Manual.pdf


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Philadelphia police station at 21st and dauphin

Steven Darling <[email protected]>Tue 6/9/2020 8:59 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Darrell and Kim,I’m gonna be honest with you building another police station is a bad idea. Y’all know policing isrooted in slave catching? THATS NOT FUCKING CHILL!!!!!! How about you take all the money that itwould take to build a police station and give it to black owned businesses in that area. That would beextremely chill. Spark one and think about it. Cops don’t keep us safe we keep us safe.

Best,Steven Darling



New police building

Gabrielle Dandrea <[email protected]>Tue 6/9/2020 7:51 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Good evening

I am writing to request that you deny the PPD building a new station in the diamond street historicaldistrict. We need less of a police presence and not to build new stations.

Thank youGabrielle DandreaConcerned citizen



New Philadelphia Police Station

LNC <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 2:34 PMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello,

My name is Leia Cohen and I'm a North Philadelphia resident. I'm emailing to voice my opposition tobuilding a new police station at 21st St. & Diamond St. North Central Philadelphia is alreadyoverpoliced, and now more than ever, there are so many better uses for that money. We are still in the midst of a global pandemic that is putting so much strain on our city's health careworkers, essential workers, and all those who are out of work and unable to make ends meet. Ifanything, now is the time to put more money into social programs aimed at eliminating things likehomelessness, joblessness, and food insecurity. These issues are the root of most crimes committed inPhiladelphia, so eliminating these things will negate the need for another police station.

Please do not allow another police station to be built in a historically black community that is alreadyexperiencing so much pain at the hands of the police that are already in the community.

Philadelphia thanks you.



(No subject)

Kathy Chan <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 1:06 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello,

I am writing to voice my disapproval with the proposed plans for building a new police station on21st and Diamond street. This project was approved without discussion of the people in thecommunity, those that will be significantly impacted by this project the most. Philadelphia has a longhistory of erasing its most historically significant neighborhoods, and a $20 million police stationwould only continue this destructive erasure. The North Philadelphia area already has police stations inplace and does not need any more added to it. Tearing down homes in the neighborhood for a policestation would disrupt the community and would add an absolutely unneeded force in the area.

Sincerely a concerned citizen with voting rights,Kathy C.



Deny the PPD approval for a new station in the Diamond Street Historic District

Kayleb Candrilli <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 10:59 AMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Dear Kim Chantry and Darrell Clarke,

I’m writing to ask that you deny the PPD approval for a new station in the Diamond Street Historic District. Weneed to move forward as a community, and that path forward does not include expansions of the PPD’s reach.Please protect the historical integrity of that space, and the safety of Philadelphia residents. Please deny the PPD anew location.

Thank you for reading, Kayleb Candrilli

-- Kayleb Rae CandrilliMA, Pennsylvania State UniversityMFA, University of AlabamaMLIS, University of AlabamaAuthor, What Runs Over, YesYes Books

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Diamond Street Historical District

Chris Brown <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 9:55 AMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello,My name is Chris Brown and I live in the 19122 zip code of Philadelphia. I am writing today tourge you to deny approval to build a new police station in the Diamond Street HistoricalDistrict.

It is my understanding that there is a vote on Friday. Please do not allow this station to getoff of the ground. This is a historic neighborhood, and there is no reason to erect a policestation in the center of it.

Thank you for your time

Best,Chris Brown1213 N Franklin StPhiladelphia, PA 19122443-277-0987



Say NO to PPD in the Diamond Street Historical District

Carlisle Quinn Brooke <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 1:39 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello Councilmember Darrell Clarke and Kim Chantry,

I am contacting you with an urgent message to deny the approval of the PPD establishing a newstation in the Diamond Street Historic District. What we need are investments back into the black andindigenous communities of Philadelphia in particular to support public education, recreation centers,arts and cultural centers and health care centers. These are the resources truly necessary for a thrivingcommunity, and the investments will prove themselves ten-fold.

We don't need more policing. We need community integrity.

Best regards,Carlisle




Ariadne Brazo <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 12:36 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello there,

It recently came to the attention of myself and the community of Philadelphia that the PhiladelphiaPolice Department is requesting approval from the Historical Commission and City Council to install anew Police Station in the Diamond Street Historical District.



Sincerely,- Ariadne BrazoWest Philadelphia resident



No New Police Station in Diamond Street Historical District

Hannah Brady <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 8:12 PMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>; Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>


Hello,I am a resident of North Philadelphia writing to ask you to deny the PPD approval for their plan to builda new police station at 21st and Diamond in the Diamond Street Historical District. As a resident of thisarea, there is no need to increase policing of it or damage it’s history.Thank you,Hannah Brady



No New Police Station at 21st and Diamond

Marlayne Bondarchuk <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 12:23 PMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello.

I am writing to voice my disapproval about the proposed police station at 21st and Diamond street.This project was approved without discussion of the people in the community, who will be affected bythis the most. Philadelphia has a history of erasing its historically significant neighborhoods anda $20 million police station would continue this erasure. The area already has police stations and doesnot need more added to it.

The neighborhood is beautiful and is most known for its rows and rows of 19th century homes. Mostof which still have the same design as the original buildings from the 19th century. Tearing downhomes for a police station would disrupt the community and would add an unneeded force to thearea.

Sincerely concerned citizen with voting rights,Marlayne



Deny PPD approval for new station in Diamond Street Historical District

Erica Bilotta <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 3:41 PMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello,

My name is Erica Bilotta. I am a resident of Berwyn, Pennsylvania and a recent Temple Universitygraduate. I am emailing today to urge you NOT to approve a $20M 22nd District Police Station in theDiamond Street Historical District.

In addition, I demand that we start providing more support toward community efforts and organizationsoutside of the police forces in order to prevent police brutality and violence in the future.

Sincerely,Erica Bilotta.



Unwanted Police Station in Diamond Street Historic District

Kiley Billing <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 2:28 PMTo: preservation <[email protected]>; Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


To whom it may concern,I am currently a resident on West Diamond Street in Philadelphia. My block and those surrounding ithave been preserved as historical for many years. The rich history of the brownstone buildings of WestDiamond Street are maintained beautifully in a city where gentrification is erasing its rich history. The2100 block of Diamond Street lies within this historic district and the proposal for a new Police Station tobe put here would tarnish the rich history of the Stanton neighborhood. Myself and my neighbors feelgreatly that if a police station was put in the neighborhood more harm than good would be done to thehistory and the people. Please consider our please when meeting about this proposal and do not agreeto the construction of a police department here.Thank you,K. Billing



No Approval for 22nd Precinct in Diamond Street Historical District

Charles Benefield <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 3:32 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello,

My name is Charles Benefield and I am a resident of West Philadelphia. I'm emailing you to demand thatyou do not approve any plan to build the 22nd Precinct police station in the Diamond Street HistoricalDistrict. Stop taking from the "have-nots" in this city by eroding the services made to support us andcontinously funneling money into the police who punish us for our very existence. The continuedgentrification of our neighborhoods must cease, and removing housing in order to centralize the policein our community is unforgivable. An additional 20 million to the police does not solve poverty, pooreducation, the opiod crisis, unfit housing, houselessness, etc. Do you value the police over the lives andwell-beings of our most vulnerable Philadelphians? You're stance onthis matter will make it clear to those personally affected by your decisions.

Sincerely,

Charles Benefield


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Police Station on 22nd and Diamond

JT <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 3:34 PMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


To whom it may concern,My name is JT Belmont and I am currently a resident on West Diamond Street in Philadelphia. My blockand those surrounding it have been preserved as historical for many years. The rich history of thebrownstone buildings of West Diamond Street are maintained beautifully in a city where gentrification iserasing its rich history. The 2100 block of Diamond Street lies within this historic district and the proposalfor a new Police Station to be put here would tarnish the rich history of the Stanton neighborhood.Myself and my neighbors feel greatly that if a police station was put in the neighborhood more harmthan good would be done to the history and the people. Please consider our pleas when meeting aboutthis proposal and do not agree to the construction of a police department here.Thank you!



Proposed Police Station at 21st and Diamond

Mike Bell <[email protected]>Wed 6/10/2020 9:47 AMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello,

My name is Michael Bell. As a long time resident of Philadelphia, I am writing today to voice myconcern regarding the proposed police station at 21st and Diamond.

The historic integrity of Philadelphia has been pillaged over the last decade and the proposed stationwould only add to this. We need less police stations, we need to demilitarize our police forces and weNEED to put funds back to emphasis our communities.

I am writing today in hopes that you will open your eyes, see what the people of Philadelphia areasking for:

Deny the PPD approval for a new station in the Diamond Street Historic District.

We are facing a moment of change, you are either on the side of the people or you are animpediment.

We will speak with our votes, with our voices in the streets and change will come. This is your chanceto take a stand against injustice and do your job of being for the people by the people.

Best Regards,

Michael BellSouth Philadelphia



Vision for a Just and Peaceful Future

Bryce W. Bayer <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 11:30 AMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>Cc: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Dear Councilmember Clarke,

I am writing to implore you to deny approval for the Philadelphia law enforcement (PPD) to create anew station in the Diamond St. Historic District. In this moment, our communities need agency, care,and MEANINGFUL INVESTMENT.

To put $20 million of our citizens' dollars into a new police station is a statement that says"Philadelphia does not care about its residents." We cannot and should not be pumping more moneyinto violent policing which amounts to state-sanctioned domestic terrorism.

I want to live in a city that is peaceful and whose public servants and leaders boldly and meaningfullyresponds to the EXPLICIT DEMANDS of its citizens.

I am certain that you can and will look deep within to ignite your awareness and empathy, and tomake the decision that favors our citizens, especially our Black communities.

The police are not protecting us, the police are not here for our communities. Be bold. Be courageous.Invest this money where it is needed most. Disarm the police, defund the police, abolish the police,make them unpopular in such a way that this inherently racist system will be systematicallydismantled. Let us replace the antagonizers with peacemakers. Let us show our citizens we love themby divesting city money from their torturers and murderers.

I trust that you can and will act boldly in this truly incredible and unprecedented moment. I wish youstrength, courage, ease, and clarity as you serve and lead the citizens of Philadelphia.

Black Lives Matter!Black Lives are Sacred!!NO NEW POLICE STATIONS!!!

With sincerity, love and gratitude,

Bryce Bayer

-- Bryce W. Bayer pronouns: she/hercall or text: 609-760-4971



22nd District Police Building

Argyle Bestiary Co. <[email protected]>Fri 6/12/2020 12:28 PMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello Ms. Chantry,My name is Remy and I’m wri�ng to discuss the planned 22nd District police building on Diamond Street. This pastweek, 14 of the 17 members of the Philadelphia City Council stated that we need to overhaul our police system.They called for a realloca�on of funds away from police and prisons. This building project does the exact oppositeof that. It is not the direc�on we, as a city, are currently moving.This project should be discon�nued. Thank you for your �me,-Remy Campbell Sent from Mail for Windows 10

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Proposed PPD station

Jeanne D'Angelo <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 5:05 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>Cc: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Councilmember Clarke,

I am writing today to express my disapproval for the erection of a new and incredibly expensive PPDstation in the Diamond Street Historic District.

As the past weeks have shown, the people are no longer interested in a vision of the city that onlyinvests in violent policing, and diverts funds from the many many social services are material needsthat the city is not funding during an unprecedented pandemic.

This vision of the city, of how we use public space and what we prioritize in our funding is totallyunable to meet the needs of the people right now. Please reject this extremely expensive and wastefulproject, meet the demands of the protestors and black organizers, people speaking to you from thefields of education, the arts, sanitation and street workers who are begging you to invest in things thatmake this city safe and liveable instead.

-Jeanne D'Angelo

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PPD Station at 22nd and Diamond

Annaliese <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 5:30 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Good evening,

I'm a Philadelphia resident writing to ask that the Historical Comission deny approval for a PPD stationat 22nd and Diamond.

Thank you for your time,

Annaliese Downey



Precinct at 400 N broad st.

Prairie M. Faul <[email protected]>Fri 6/12/2020 8:39 AMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello,

My name is Frankie Faul and as a resident of Philadelphia I would like to urge you to abandon plans toallocate 280 million dollars for the unnecessary development of a new PPD headquarters at 400 Nbroad st. In consideration of the financial precarity the city is facing in the wake of covid-19 , which thecity government has used as a justification for an austerity budget at the expense of essentialcommunity programs, the prioritization of a precinct goes against what numerous residents haverepeatedly expressed their needs are. Furthermore in light of the ongoing work of communitymembers to address the city's role in upholding police brutality, policies that disenfranchise BlackPhiladelphians, and identify what steps are necessary to ensure equity and safety for all Philadelphiansthis move can be seen as nothing short of a total dismissal of their efforts and an abandonment of thecity's commitment to its constituents wellbeing. There is a growing movement across the nation andwithin our own city to recognize the inherent flaws of using policing as a tool to ensure safety andequity. The expansion of our police department through the development of an additional precinct inlieu of an investment in systems and human resources that do enhance safety and quality of life: ourschools, community programs, programs that address harm is immoral, ignorant of the communitiesdemands, and in the face of cities across the nation investigating defunding, diminishing, andabolishing police departments ultimately a regressive approach. I strongly urge you to reconsiderthese plans and take steps to reallocate the funds for the precinct into what our city and ourcommunities actually need.

Thank you,

Frankie Faul



No To Police Station 22nd and Diamond

Sean Gerstley <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 5:23 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>



I write today as a resident of the 22nd district on the matter of the proposed 22nd District policestation at 21st and Diamond.

You must not approve this project. The police do not need more resources, real estate or anexpanded presence in this part of the city. Do not invest money in policing over communitydevelopment and public institutions. If it wasn't clear already, I think the events of the last few weekshave clearly demonstrated that Police do not equate to public safety.

It is despicable to move ahead with a $22 million police station in this historic, Black community ratherthan redistributing this level of funding to social services and other channels that serve Philadelphia'sBlack and brown communities.

Thank you,

Sean Gerstley19121



22nd District Police Building

Phoebe Grace <[email protected]>Fri 6/12/2020 9:41 AMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello Ms. Chantry,

I'm a Philadelphia resident writing to express my strong disapproval of the proposed 22nd DistrictPolice Building. Construction plans should not and cannot move forward while the police's budget is indire need of being dialed back. As employees of the public, the PPD has not demonstrated in the lastfew weeks (or months, or years) that they are serving the citizens of our city, and are therefore notworthy of expansions or additional buildings. Progress on this project needs to be immediately halted.Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,Phoebe Grace



No 22nd District Police!!

Francesca Lally <[email protected]>Fri 6/12/2020 10:59 AMTo: preservation <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


To the members of the historical commission, I implore you to halt and scrap plans for the building of a new police precinct at 2100 Diamond street.We do not need any more police in Philly, (in fact, they should be abolished) but especially not in theDiamond Street historical district. This building will be a stain on the neighborhood, incite violence(police know nothing but violence) and is furthermore a total WASTE OF MONEY which should bespent on projects to actually nourish and enhance the community. Some examples being librarians,community gardens, well-maintained roads, getting asbestos out of schools, basically EVERYTHINGexcept police. We don't need them. Sincerely, Francesca



NO Police Station at 21st and Diamond

Olivia Lamborn <[email protected]>Fri 6/12/2020 11:26 AMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>Cc: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Dear Council President Darrell Clarke,

My name is Olivia Lamborn, and I am a graduate student at Temple University and a resident in the19121 zip code. I am writing to you to demand that a new police station should NOT be built in theNorth Philadelphia community at 21st & Diamond Street. With multiple police stations already inexistence in the Temple area, an additional police site will do nothing to keep residents safe andcontrarily will do great harm to the Black and brown communities that exist here.

Mayor Kenney has already agreed to cut the $14 million increases to the FY2021 police budget. Itmakes no sense to add this expensive and useless endeavor to the long list of purchases being madeby the police department. I know that you are dedicated to keep Philadelphians safe, and I hope thatyou will understand how detrimental over-policing is to our communities. Hiring more police officershas done little, if anything, to lower the rates of crime in the North Central area. What is the thoughtprocess behind thinking that yet another police station will change anything?

Please take my words and message seriously. During these incredibly difficult times of social,economic, and racial strife in Philadelphia and beyond, I hope that you will do the right thing andunderstand why we should not be giving any more money to the Philadelphia Police Department.Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,Olivia Lamborn

Olivia LambornVice-President of Temple Community Development Club (TCDC)Temple University, Tyler School of Art+ArchitectureB.S. Community Development, Spanish Minor4+1 MS City & Regional Planning Student | LinkedIn

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Defund the 22nd District Police Building Plan

Peter Lewin <[email protected]>Fri 6/12/2020 7:46 AMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hi,

I am a Philadelphian and a constituent of Jamie Gauthier and I am writing to urge the council to abandon the proposed building of the new 22nd District Police building.

In a city that has expressed major concerns over the expansion of police budgets, the proposed building of a new police station at 2100 Diamond street must not proceed.

As thousands protest in the streets for justice for Black people, we are watching our Councilmembers closely, especially on this opportunity to do something to help Black Philadelphians by diverting these funds to aid communities from within. If we can shift our focus away from policing and towards health, housing, and youth support we can all be part of the solution for a more equitable solution.

Again, I urge the council to not proceed with the building of a structure at 2100 W Diamond St.

Sincerely,Peter Lewin



ALLOW PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING 2100 DIAMOND STREET ON THE AGENDA

Jeanette Lloyd <[email protected]>Fri 6/12/2020 8:01 AMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>; preservation <[email protected]>


Hello there -

I am writing you to express my total OUTRAGE that the 22nd district police precinct building that willcost taxpayers 20 million dollars is still in the gutted post Covid-19 Philadelphia city budget and thatthe plan to build and spend that money on a BUILDING is moving forward.

Invest that 20 million into Public Health! Invest the 20 million in Homelessness services! The policeshould be fine considering they have the biggest slice BY FAR in the budget and frankly, could cut25M and put that money towards people centered public safety, mental health services for the peopleand the police! Housing and education should come before a brand new high tech building that isn'tnecessary or required for the police to do their jobs in the community.

Please consider taking public comments so that you are fair to the community in which you swear toserve as a public servant. I am a Philadelphia resident, area code 19130 and I expect to be heard!

Jeanette Lloyd484-529-8034/Event Productions/Creative Strategywww.jeanettelloyd.com

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No New Police Station!

amanda locke <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 8:17 PMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello Councilmember Chantry,I am emailing you to demand that you Deny the PPD approval for a new station in Diamond StHistoric District. Do not pour more money into a police station. Fund Communities Now!

You know that the right thing to do is to fund communities, you have the power to do that!Amanda Locke19144

Philadelphia Historical Commission Testimony

Hearing: June 12, 2020

Review Requested: Final Approval

District Designation: Diamond Street Historic District

Staff Contact: Kim Chantry – [email protected]

[email protected]

Re: 2100 Diamond Street

Good morning,

My name is Gail Loney and I’ll be participating by computer. I will be commenting on the Final

Approval for 2100 Diamond Street.

As a lifelong resident of north central Philadelphia, I have seen my neighborhood change over

the decades but I have also seen it remain the same, and not necessarily for the good of the

people or the neighborhood. Growing up in the neighborhood I have always appreciated the

beauty of the structures that surrounded me even before I knew about what art did or what it

represented or actually was. All I knew was that I found something beautiful and appealing to me

personally.

As I grew older I realized that art had always played a role in my life. Lines, angles, light, color,

spacing all worked together and in contrast to create something unique and special. For me,

Diamond Street had these huge beautiful mini-mansions that I loved as a kid and I used to have a

neighbor who lived in one of them on the corner of 21st & Diamond across the street from

Simpson’s drug store where my oldest sister use to work. I wasn’t allowed to go into peoples’

houses but the family was always friendly and pleasant.

It was huge to me probably because I was a little kid. It had these big cherry wood double doors

with heavy etched glass inlays, and the steps were always clean and white. The vestibule was

tiled all around the walls up to an adults shoulders as well as the floors. The ceilings were high

and the windows seemed to cover almost the whole wall. I didn’t and still don’t know what the

material is called that accentuates and frames the windows and the doors but it made an

impression on me, so much so that ‘til this day I love all those things I just spoke of. My current

home, in this neighborhood has high ceilings, the old doors were removed over time though I

wish I could afford to put them back. The brick needs to be acid washed, and the steps are now

brick too. But the vestibule is tiled and the mantle is slate once I get rid of the old paint.

I said all that to say, Philadelphia doesn’t seem to appreciate or value the beauty it’s been

afforded and would rather abandon and allow such artifacts to deteriorate and tear it down rather

than see the value, preserve and repurpose such structures of timeless beauty and creativity.

Consequently, we are here now asking to re-designate an area of historical craftmanship for a

commercial property that does not compare to what was and what is still here; Jones Tabernacle,

Church of the Advocate, and the architecture represented by the properties directly across from



the proposed site on Diamond Street that use to be what the neighborhood knew as Dr. Clarks

office, and the adjacent structures.

Not to mention the fact that they would use such valuable land to build a commercial structure to

be used for the police as opposed to putting homes, which they should have invested in for the

last 20-years, which would have served our community so much better.

Additionally, not to have community meetings with the residents for such a high impact project

an area from 10th

street to 33rd

, Poplar Street to Lehigh Avenue, which is the boundaries of the

22nd

Police District, is a further insult and slap in the face of the residents of those areas.

As a resident, super voter, member of an RCO, and a block captain, there are so many ways the

city can get in touch with me about affairs in my area. I am quite feed up with the lack of

transparency as a tax paying citizen who participates in the above mentioned activities as well as

attending council, hearings and commenting on ordinances, resolutions and bills.

If one RCO was engaged, all should have been engaged and represented in public meetings, with

and for the public. There are at least (5) five RCO’s that cover the area of the 22nd

Police District

or more. And last but not least, because eminent domain is being used to take the land for this

project, when and where was the public going to be notified and engaged in the process which

has now been going on since 2018. It is now 2020, soon to be 2021.

I’m already being overpoliced by Temple, Septa, PHA and the PPD. They are already in my

community located at 17th

& Montgomery Avenue. I don’t want my tax dollars used to pay for a

new precinct to the tune of $20 million when my community is being displaced and has been

underfunded and continues to be disrespected.

I don’t want a police station in front of my face, especially when they don’t respect or protect

me. Council can’t find money for Libraries, recreation centers or anything to improve my

community but these big budget items that don’t include anything to encourage, enhance, engage

educate or embrace our community, they can always seem to find money for that. And it never

fails, they always want to build in the neighborhood but they always want to tell us what they

want to build without talking to, or asking the people that live here; what do you want, or need or

even our opinion about what they are proposing.

Thank you.



Fw: PPD station

Jon Farnham <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 8:55 PMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>

Jonathan E. Farnham, Ph.D.Executive DirectorPhiladelphia Historical Commission1515 Arch Street, 13th FloorPhiladelphia, PA 19102tel: 215-686-7660Working Remotely

From: Holly Mack-Ward <[email protected]>Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2020 8:18 PMTo: Jon Farnham <[email protected]>Subject: PPD sta�on


Hello Mr. Farnham,Please deny the PPD's request for approval for a new station in the Diamond Street Historic District.Thank you,Holly Mack-Ward215-990-5494



The New Police Department in the Diamond Street Historic District

Ella Komita-Moussa <[email protected]>Fri 6/12/2020 12:57 PMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello,

My name is Ella Komita Moussa and I am a resident of Philadelphia. I am emailing today to urge youto deny the PPD approval for the new station in the Diamond Street Historic District. We should not bebuilding new police departments, especially ones in Historic Black neighborhoods, when police aremore likely to inflict and harm Black bodies. If we have learned anything over the past few weeks it isthat the current police system kills more people than it protects, and we need to actively defundingthe police department, not building new departments.

Thank you for listening.

Sincerely, Ella Komita Moussa



Fw: Permit public comments about 2100 Diamond St Police District

preservation <[email protected]>Fri 6/12/2020 9:01 AMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>FYI

From: Ka�e Nelson <[email protected]>Sent: Friday, June 12, 2020 8:57 AMTo: [email protected] <[email protected]>; preserva�on <preserva�[email protected]>Subject: Permit public comments about 2100 Diamond St Police District


Hi --

I am writing to express my concern about the 22nd district police precinct building on 2100 DiamondStreet. This proposed building will cost the Philadelphia Tax payers 20 million dollars in a year whereall other city budgets (arts, parks and rec, education, social programs) have experienced significantcuts and we have Philadelphia workers and families struggling during the COVID19 pandemic.

The Police are dangerous to Philadelphia communities of color. The PPD's budget has been increasedover the past years at the expense of programs that can help communities thrive. Redirect theproposed 20million for the police building to mental health services, adult literacy programs,education, and youth programs, and public safety. Invest in the people of our city, and not a buildingto house the problematic PPD who have an already egregiously inflated budget. Cut their budget evenfurther and watch our communities get stronger.

Please allow testimony from the public so you can hear the voices of the community you serve. I am alifelong Philadelphia resident currently writing from Broad Street, zip. 19147.

Catherine Nelson1523 S. Broad Street3FPhila., PA 19147



Diamond Street Historic District PPD Station

Thomas Neverson <[email protected]>Fri 6/12/2020 3:59 AMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello Councilmember,

My name is Thomas S. Neverson, a 25 year old Philadelphia native. I am emailing you today to demandthat you deny the PPD approval for a new station in the Diamond Street Historic District. This area needsinvestment in community youth programs and education rather than more police. This is an issue thatwill highly affect my future votes.

Thank you for your time,

Thomas NeversonGraphic Designer; BA ArtsPhiladelphia,PA



NO TO NEW NORTH PHILLY PD

Kayla <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 9:53 PMTo: James Kenney <[email protected]>; [email protected] <[email protected]>; Cindy Bass<[email protected]>; Rodnie Jamison <[email protected]>; Kendra Brooks <[email protected]>; AlisonStohr <[email protected]>; Kenyatta Johnson <[email protected]>; Joshu Harris <[email protected]>;Brett Nedelkoff <[email protected]>; Helen Gym <[email protected]>; Shanee Garner<[email protected]>; Jamie Gauthier <[email protected]>; Max Weiss <[email protected]>; Maria QSanchez <[email protected]>; Eric Bodzin <[email protected]>; Derek Green <[email protected]>; FrankIannuzzi <[email protected]>; Duwayne Terry <[email protected]>; Curtis Jones.Jr <[email protected]>;Samantha Williams <[email protected]>


Dear PPD Commissioner Outlaw, Mayor Kennedy, Philadelphia City Council, and the HistoricalCommission,

My name is Kayla and I am emailing you, once again, in a state of great alarm. I am frustrated that youcontinue to ignore the demands of people you ought to be serving. You are not listening.

We do not want nor do we need another multi-million dollar police department. Especially not in aneighborhood where well-funded education, reliable public transportation, and other vital pillars of athriving neighborhood are missing. These pillars are missing because you continuously choose to armlaw enforcement with new equipment, cars, buildings, and weaponry instead of investing in ourcommunities! Studies have shown that when cities invest in deduction and school funding, crime goesdown. When you trade that funding in, funding that should be for the children of your city, and dispenseit to jails and police stations, crime goes up.

In North Philadelphia schools are falling apart or left vacant because you have routinely defundededucation. Instead, you have decided to fund a 21.2 million dollar police station which is not wanted bythe residents of North Philly and that does not serve the needs or the residents of North Philly. The 22ndDistrict is a highly over policed area, however these overly present police still fail to fulfill the desires ofthe community.

I, as well as my neighbors, am demanding that a new police station not be built on 22nd and Diamondstreet and instead funds be reallocated to elementary and high schools, perhaps to give the studentchildren air conditioning, vocational programs for young adults and housing to assist in solving the highrates of homelessness within this city.

I continue to be disappointed by the lack of listening and learning displayed by the leaders of the city ofPhiladelphia. I ask that this time, you prove me wrong, and that you listen. That you listen to what thepeople of North Philadelphia want to see in their community and fulfill it for the sake of public safety,community wellness, and justice.

I hope you steward your power well and fulfill my requests,

Kayla O’Mahony



East Falls

Sent from my iPhone



Scrap Project at 1200 Diamond Street

Sally Louise <[email protected]>Fri 6/12/2020 11:48 AM


My name is Sally Polk and I am a resident of West Philadelphia. I am writing to air my concern and upset for the proposed project for the 22nd District Police at 2100 Diamond Street.

There has been a worldwide outcry to end over policing and excessive force. In response, we have seen the Philadelphia Police Department retaliate with militaristic force and heightened violence, shooting and gassing Philadelphians. Violence is the only way the PPD knows how to respond-- even with the national news watching, they were not able to restrain themselves.

Our society operates under the false belief that flooding the police with more money and resources will make them more effective but what we have seen over decades is that this is not true and it only gives them more power to operate with impunity. This too big to fail strategy with law enforcement is NOT WORKING and we as a city need to overhaul our relationship to policing so that we can protect black communities and save countless black lives. Bloated budgets and resources are not the answer.

The way to reduce police violence is to reduce the scope, size and role of police in our community. I am begging you to be on the right side of history by scrapping this project. Please, please, please. People's lives literally depend on you taking tangible steps that put the right to life and safe communities for black Philadelphians before the police.

Since the protests began, my partner has been attacked by PPD while peacefully protesting and is now suffering from PTSD after being shot at with tear gas and rubber bullets. A dear friend had her fingers broken by an officer and has permanent nerve damage in her hands. People have died and the police union is raising funds for and applauding some of their most violent officers.

Is this the behavior we want to reward?

Thank youSally Louise Polk



Opposition to the proposed police station on Diamond St.

Tom Riese <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 7:42 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Hello Mr. Clarke and Mrs. Chantry!

I was alarmed to see the plans for a new police station at 21st & Diamond St. I lived at 18th &Diamond St. for two years from 2008-2010, and I think adding another station to the Diamond StreetHistorical District would not only make the neighborhood MORE dangerous, but it would tarnish thehistorical facets of the thoroughfare. I attended Temple University starting in 2007, and I know that theneighborhood surrounding Temple has already been dealt a bad hand but the gentrification thatstudent housing has helped to increase. Temple itself has one of the largest police forces in the state. Ithink this decision is short-sighted and a PR ploy by Temple to attract more students to help furthergentrify the surrounding neighborhoods.

Please stand up for the community and deny the PPD approval for a new station at 21st & Diamond,and consider not building a new station AT ALL!

Sincerely,

Tom Riese626 N. 32nd St., Apt 3Philadelphia, PA 19104



Fw: Consent Agenda 2100 W Diamond Street. 1935 W Diamond St

preservation <[email protected]>Fri 6/12/2020 9:03 AMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>; Leonard Reuter <[email protected]>Cc: Jon Farnham <[email protected]>FYI

From: youmuteout bruhsoin <[email protected]>Sent: Friday, June 12, 2020 9:02 AMTo: preserva�on <preserva�[email protected]>Subject: Consent Agenda 2100 W Diamond Street. 1935 W Diamond St



I am requesting that the above-mentioned issues be taken off of the Consent Agenda.

Thank you

Best,

Judith Robinson215-235-6517


https://outlook.office365.com/mail/inbox/id/AAQkAGNlZDMxYTUyLWJkNmMtNGY0My05ZjRhLTM1M2IxODQ2ODFhNwAQANEbwsc%2BGRRHuJ2i3… 1/1

2100 W Diamond Street

youmuteout bruhsoin <[email protected]>Fri 6/12/2020 2:36 PMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>



Can this issue be denied/tabled until we have input community meeting input?

Best,Judith RobinsonRepresentive32ndWard RCO215-235-6517




Maggie Ross <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 5:08 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Greetings,

It recently came to the attention of myself and the community of Philadelphia that the Philadelphia PoliceDepartment is requesting approval from the Historical Commission and City Council to install a new Police Stationin the Diamond Street Historical District.

I am writing to strongly oppose such a request. In light of the recent movement to address systemic racism andpolice brutality in the US, and considering the PPD's history of abusing their power, I find it reprehensible thatthe PPD would feel entitled to a new station.

Please, deny their request and deny any future requests for increases in funding, real estate, renovations,equipment, or anything else you may have any purview over as it regards the Philadelphia Police Department.They do not have respect for the citizens of Philadelphia and they do not deserve any additional real estate orresources.

Thank you for your time and commitment to our city.

Sincerely,Maggie RossWest Philadelphia resident

-- Maggie Ross, LSW



Police Station

Ksenia Strockyj <[email protected]>Fri 6/12/2020 8:58 AMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Good morning,

My name is Ksenia from zip code 19136. I am writing on behalf of the proposed new Philadelphia Policestation at 21st and Diamond. It’s it absolutely unacceptable to spend this money on the PoliceDepartment, when this money should be allocated to help those living in the community instead.Education and housing is so underfunded yet the police budget is through the roof!

This money should be redistributed towards parks and recreation, arts, education and communityhousing (not condominium developers). The community needs help with public safety and mental healthservices. Please look after the community as the public servant you claim to be.

Thank you,Ksenia



No New Police Stations

Jessica Vorse <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 10:24 PMTo: [email protected] <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


To whom it may concern,

I am a young white female who has lived in the suburbs just outside of Philadelphia for my entire life. Iam emailing on behalf of friends who live in and around the Diamond Street Historical District that areconcerned about the new police station proposed to be established there. That area is a valuable,historically Black community and the last thing that community needs is more police presence. Thelast few weeks have brought the truth about the racist culture that exists within the police tothe forefront of America's consciousness. The police target Black people with unjust and oftentimesdeadly violence.

The streets of Philadelphia are being and will continue to be flooded with citizens protesting for thepolice to be defunded. Increasing police presence in a Black neighborhood could not be morecounter-productive to the well being of our city. The Citizens are in the streets telling the governmentwhat they need and government employees are supposed to be public servants. Please, give yourpublic the service they deserve. Instead of establishing a new police station give the Diamond StreetHistoric District better access to quality education, mental health care services, libraries, parks andplaygrounds, grocery stores ect. Continue to build the community from the bottom up instead ofpunishing them from the top down.

Sincerely,

Jess




Daniel Wentworth <[email protected]>Thu 6/11/2020 7:51 PMTo: Darrell Clarke <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>



It recently came to my attention that the Philadelphia Police Department is requestingapproval from the Historical Commission and City Council to install a new police station inthe Diamond Street Historical District.

I am writing to strongly oppose such a request. In light of the recent movement toaddress systemic racism and police brutality in the US, and considering the PPD's historyof abusing their power, I find it reprehensible that the PPD would feel entitled to anew station.

Please, deny their request and deny any future requests for increases in funding, realestate, renovations, equipment, or anything else you may have any purview over as itregards the Philadelphia Police Department. They do not have respect for the citizens ofPhiladelphia and they do not deserve any additional real estate or resources.

Many thanks for your public service.

Sincerely,Daniel WentworthCenter City resident



2100 Diamond Street

Anna Young <[email protected]>Fri 6/12/2020 10:31 AMTo: Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


Dear Ms. Chantry,The historic building at 2100 Diamond Street deserves to be uplifted by something other than a policestation. The police have far too much power and to grant them this building is to be politically alignedwith murderers. On a personal note I am a white women who has experienced police violence byproxy in a multitude of ways. My loved ones have had drugs planted on them by the police resultingin incarceration, they have been unlawfully detained, they have been beaten by cops, 6 1/2 years agomy friends non aggressive dog was shot to death by a police officer simply for barking in its ownyard. I could keep going but I’m already afraid you’ve stopped reading, if indeed, you ever started. None of these horrifying experiences hold a candle to the constant fear held by black people in thiscountry and the violence they have experienced since our country’s inception. Please do not let thispolice station happen.Sincerely, Anna YoungPhiladelphia resident

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No 22nd District Police!!

Francesca Lally <[email protected]>Fri 6/12/2020 10:59 AMTo: preservation <[email protected]>; Kim Chantry <[email protected]>


To the members of the historical commission, I implore you to halt and scrap plans for the building of a new police precinct at 2100 Diamond street.We do not need any more police in Philly, (in fact, they should be abolished) but especially not in theDiamond Street historical district. This building will be a stain on the neighborhood, incite violence(police know nothing but violence) and is furthermore a total WASTE OF MONEY which should bespent on projects to actually nourish and enhance the community. Some examples being librarians,community gardens, well-maintained roads, getting asbestos out of schools, basically EVERYTHINGexcept police. We don't need them. Sincerely, Francesca



2100 Diamond st

Kevin m. P <[email protected]>Fri 6/12/2020 9:22 AMTo: preservation <[email protected]>


Greetings, my name is Kevin Palmgren and I am a Philadelphia resident writing in regards to theproposal to build a new police district at 2100 Diamond st.

I want to urge the historic committee to refuse to let so much money be wasted at a time like this inan area that has historic architecture and the proposed property will not fit in to this historicdistinction.

Non-essential public buildings should be on hold until the economic troubles are remedied or at leastmore thoroughly researched!

So many people have been laid off and thisoney could be used to help give back jobs to Philadelphiafamilies!

This project must be stopped from destroying the historic neighborhood and neglecting the people ofPhiladelphia!



400 N. Broad construction

Jenny Ryder <[email protected]>Fri 6/12/2020 10:09 AMTo: preservation <[email protected]>


Hello,

My name is Jenny Ryder and as a resident of Philadelphia, I would like to urge you toabandon plans to allocate 280 million dollars for the unnecessary development of a new PPDheadquarters at 400 N. Broad St.

In consideration of the financial precarity the city is facing in the wake of COVID-19, which thecity government has used as a justification for an austerity budget at the expense of essentialcommunity programs, the prioritization of a precinct goes against what numerous residentshave repeatedly expressed their needs are. In light of the ongoing work of communitymembers to address the city's role in upholding police brutality, policies that disenfranchiseBlack Philadelphians, and identify what steps are necessary to ensure equity and safety for allPhiladelphians, this move can be seen as nothing short of a total dismissal of their efforts andan abandonment of the city's commitment to its constituents wellbeing.

There is a growing movement across the nation and within our own city to recognize theinherent flaws of using policing as a tool to ensure safety and equity. The expansion of ourpolice department through the development of an additional precinct in lieu of an investmentin systems and human resources that do enhance safety and quality of life is immoral, andignorant of the community's demands. In the face of cities across the nation investigatingdefunding, diminishing, and abolishing police departments, this is ultimately a regressiveapproach. I strongly urge you to reconsider these plans and take steps to reallocate the fundsfor the precinct into what our city and our communities actually need -- police-free schools,public housing, libraries, parks and support for our city service workers.

Thank you,

Jenny Ryder



Against the 22nd District Police building

isaac scott <[email protected]>Fri 6/12/2020 10:23 AMTo: preservation <[email protected]>


Hello,My name is Isaac Scott and I live on the 3200 block of W Diamond St. I am strongly against thebuilding of a new police HQ at 2100 Diamond St. I want to know how much money it would take tobuild this HQ and also how much money it would take to run and maintain it for the next 4 years? Ialso would want to know how many students we could support and pay college tuition for atStrawberry Mansion and George Washington Carver High Schools with that amount of money? If thePhiladelphia Government and Police really cared about this community they would want to see moreeducation, more jobs, more business owners and more community building projects to strengthen theStrawberry Mansion and Stanton neighborhoods! Sending more police to patrol and terrorizeneighborhoods is not the answer. I see cop cars patrolling through our neighborhoods constantlyeveryday. Why do we need more? When will it ever be enough? Put money in programs that actuallymake our communities stronger and safer and not into police departments that are unneeded,unnecessary, and uncalled for. Thank you for your time,Isaac Scott

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