SOSNA Newsletter

SOSNA's Economic Development Survey Results Friends & Neighbors,  In 2014, SOSNA's Economic Development Committee polled the neighborhood to find out what our neighbors love about living here, what the challenges are, and what SOSNA can do to help. The results are in and we're ready to share! Responses and feedback from the survey determine the projects and initiatives SOSNA's committees focus on. Take a look at the survey results and if there's an idea you're passionate about join us at an upcoming committee meeting and get involved, all are welcome! With your help we can attain more of the goals shared by our community. Check out the SOSNA calendar for all dates and times of committee meetings and events! The SOSNA Zoning Committee Meeting is tonight at 7PM at the SOSNA office, please see below for the agenda. And don't miss Pumpkin Painting at the Triangles Plaza this Saturday from 1-3PM! Lastly, there's still time to register for the SWCC 5K and to join a SOSNA Soup Group!  Events Zoning Committee Meeting The next SOSNA Zoning Committee meeting will take place at the SOSNA office, 1901 Christian Street, at 7PM on October 21, 2015. The SOSNA Zoning Committee always meets the third Wednesday of every month starting at 7 PM.     October 2015 SOSNA ZONING AGENDA : 1. 2211 League Street: Relocation of lot lines to create one lot from three lots, and for the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and pilot house to be used as a six-unit, multi-family dwelling.    Events Pumpkin Painting at the Triangle Decorate your own pumpkin! Bring your little one to the Triangles Plaza on Saturday, October 24th between 1-3PM for pumpkin painting! We'll supply the pumpkins and decorations, thanks to South Square Market.  Events Save The Date: Neighborhood Clean Up! Save the date! On November 7th our Clean Block Reps are having a neighborhood-wide clean up! Stay tuned for the list of blocks that will be particiapting. You can clean up on your own block if your Clean Block Rep is hosting a clean up, or head to any location to lend a hand. To learn more about the Clean Block Campaign, Clean Block Reps and to sign up, click here.  Events Fall Tree Planting The Southwest Center City Tree Planters are greening our streets and have over 40 news street trees to plant this fall! We're in need of volunteers to help us with the planting effort on Saturday, November 14th! Stay tuned for more info on where to meet on the day of, but mark your calendar- we'll need your help! News It's Getting Chilly- Join a SOSNA Soup Group! Do you like soup? Want to get to know your neighbors? Join a SOSNA Soup Group!   A SOSNA Soup Group is a collection of folks who take turns making a big batch of soup for the group to share! It gives our neighbors the opportunity to meet and get to know your neighbors while enjoying lots of homemade soup (with minimal effort) and chance to taste new recipes! Do you want to learn more about the SOSNA Soup group and sign up? CLICK HERE! Events SWCC 5K Run Run through our beautiful neighborhood in one of Philly's most unique races! This year's SWCC 5K has new and improved features including mile markers, a Spooky Sprint kids run, and a fan zone with refreshments.  Register today! News SOSNA Is Out Of Recycling Bins! SOSNA is currently out of recycling bins!  News Please Take the Center City District Customer Satisfaction Survey Please take the Center City District 2015 Customer Satisfaction Survey! Each year, the Center City District surveys its constituents to measure how well it is performing. We appreciate you taking the time to respond to this survey. It should take no more than a few minutes to complete. Events Philosophy and Urban Life The Greater Philadelphia Philosophy Consortium will be organizing an event on the topic of philosophy and urban life and discussing challenages and opportunies that face cities like Philadelphia. There will be a panel discussion on October 24th at 2PM  at the central branch of the Philadelphia Free Library, Room 108.