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April 14, 2019
The momentum is undeniable. Borough Council cannot ignore this level of interest in our town identity.
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Narberth’s charm is rooted in its architecture; this building is completely out of character and scale with the town. Don’t ruin it by sterilizing it. This isn’t Northern Liberties. And no one but developers are eager to see it become that.
Please amend the code to control the increase in density, and require new development to fit in with existing buildings in form and scale.
Please no boxes- there are plenty of new build designs out there that echo the Victorian and early 20th c. buildings already in Narberth.
Narberth enjoys its small town vibe and the buildings as planned don’t say small-town to me. They would better fit in a city, large or small. I’m sure talented architects can come up with a better looking building for our town.
The Narberth Comprehensive Plan begins with a description of the borough as "a unique and charming small town with a strong sense of history and community character." This is indeed true and is the reason that many residents have chosen to live here. We recognize that change is inevitable and that is fine so long as it is change for the better. There is sometimes need to replace buildings but the design must maintain the character of the community.
Going to ruin the charm of Narberth. Best town on the Main Line beginning its descent due to greedy builders and poor Borough Council. Get ready for traffic and construction everywhere.
Please keep Narberth character!
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Updates
April 14, 2019
The momentum is undeniable. Borough Council cannot ignore this level of interest in our town identity.
23 Comments
I moved here nearly 3 years ago largely for the downtown, and for the incredible animation I saw in the community and among the families in the park. Preserving Narberth’s small town character is vital to standing out from the sea of other towns w generic downtowns. If Narberth loses its specialness...we will simply become another “anytown” on the main line...only with smaller backyards. I urge you to challenge existing code and / or negotiate deals that preserve our character and protect “breathing space” in between buildings for families / kids to run around - ensuring that the character of Narberth that attracted our family continues to exist.
Narberth’s charm is rooted in its architecture; this building is completely out of character and scale with the town. Don’t ruin it by sterilizing it. This isn’t Northern Liberties. And no one but developers are eager to see it become that.
Please amend the code to control the increase in density, and require new development to fit in with existing buildings in form and scale.
Please no boxes- there are plenty of new build designs out there that echo the Victorian and early 20th c. buildings already in Narberth.
Narberth enjoys its small town vibe and the buildings as planned don’t say small-town to me. They would better fit in a city, large or small. I’m sure talented architects can come up with a better looking building for our town.
The Narberth Comprehensive Plan begins with a description of the borough as "a unique and charming small town with a strong sense of history and community character." This is indeed true and is the reason that many residents have chosen to live here. We recognize that change is inevitable and that is fine so long as it is change for the better. There is sometimes need to replace buildings but the design must maintain the character of the community.
Going to ruin the charm of Narberth. Best town on the Main Line beginning its descent due to greedy builders and poor Borough Council. Get ready for traffic and construction everywhere.
Please keep Narberth character!
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I moved here nearly 3 years ago largely for the downtown, and for the incredible animation I saw in the community and among the families in the park. Preserving Narberth’s small town character is vital to standing out from the sea of other towns w generic downtowns. If Narberth loses its specialness...we will simply become another “anytown” on the main line...only with smaller backyards. I urge you to challenge existing code and / or negotiate deals that preserve our character and protect “breathing space” in between buildings for families / kids to run around - ensuring that the character of Narberth that attracted our family continues to exist.