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PPT challenges Uber and calls for support for workers, immigrants, and public transportation

by Dan Yablonsky | Feb 6, 2017 | Uncategorized

PPT co-sponsored a rally and march this past Saturday Feb 4 to challenge Uber and their relationship to our City. While PPT recognizes the value of on-demand transportation service in our region, we want to challenge Uber’s business model, which skirts...

January Monthly Meeting: Reminding ourselves why we do what we do

by Dan Yablonsky | Feb 6, 2017 | Uncategorized

PPT had its first monthly meeting the day after the housing victory, and there was a feeling of excitement and pride. Folks involved in different campaigns and causes gathered around the table, and had a conversation about the need for recognizing the intersections of...

When we fight, we win! Planning Commission denies developers’ plans citing lack of community process

by Dan Yablonsky | Feb 6, 2017 | Uncategorized

On Tuesday, January 10th, the city Planning Commission denied LG Realty approval of their preliminary land development plans for the Penn Plaza site. This vote was delayed from a previous commission hearing in December, during which hundreds of community members,...

Final Vote on Housing Opportunity Fund Happening Dec 20th!

by Dan Yablonsky | Dec 19, 2016 | Uncategorized

The final vote on the housing opportunity fund is happening tomorrow, December 20th at the City County Building (414 Grant Street) at 10am. PPT supports the creation of this fund, especially based on the community control through the advisory board, the tenant...

Penn Plaza re-development vote postponed until January 10th

by Dan Yablonsky | Dec 15, 2016 | Uncategorized

After a 3 hour-long public hearing, with lots of opposition to the Penn Plaza re-development presented, the Planning Commission filed for a “continuance,” which means they’ll deliberate and vote on the preliminary land development plan on January...
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