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• Perry commented on UB Team Prepares For 91 Totems @ Urban Roots
  Bravo! Their previous work in Allentown were nice additions to the streetscape. I'm sure it will really spruce up the Urban Roots area. Good stuff!...
• forest commented on UB Team Prepares For 91 Totems @ Urban Roots
  Great..just what we need another Brad Wales U.B.project!Are they gonna finish this one or leave it half arse' like there other projects.I live on Putnam St. and the house is in Shambles (broken windows etc..)And the Bus stops may look cool but have no functionality.Don't get me wrong these projects are good for the neighborhood's, if they would complete what they started......
• Dick Kern commented on UB Team Prepares For 91 Totems @ Urban Roots
  "Forest" Your report on the derelict condition of "rotationg facade" 15 S Putnam is distressing. It was a controversial project on a very modest, struggling block. The city has it assessed at $12k & lists it as a 2274 sq ft two family house with no basement, in poor condition. What was the final plan for its use? It is owned by Denetta Stikkel, who was described at the time of the UB project as a suburban single mom, who was quit-deeded the house by her family on 1/26/07 after owning it since July 1994 when they pd $10,250. Was...
• Nate Neuman commented on UB Team Prepares For 91 Totems @ Urban Roots
  This is a cool project. West of Richmond has so much potential (and appeal). Grassroots initiatives such as this go a long way toward reviving a frayed neighborhood while consuming little public (and private) money. Good job to Mr. Wales and his associates!...
• somna commented on UB Team Prepares For 91 Totems @ Urban Roots
  Forest's observations about 15 S. Putnam are pretty accurate. I also live down the street from Mr. Wales' abandoned art project. I would argue that he is not responsible for what has happened to the property since it was given over to its owner, EXCEPT that he and his dedicated students have turned a building that was a pretty tough sell in the first place into a building that is now completely unappealing. It's an eyesore and should be demolished in my opinion before it gets worse. And maybe Mr. Wales should join the Peace Corps if he wants to...