East Falls is one of the few Philadelphia communities with a direct connection to the Schuylkill River and Fairmount Park. There is much to enjoy in our community. Lovely pocket parks complement the recreation available on the loop edging the river drives. Our community boasts great restaurants with music and entertainment for adults; includes story time for children and diverse programs for adults at our local library; two parks, two recreation centers, play areas, art programs, festivals, and even a fabulous community theater pull us all together throughout the year. If you are an old time 'Fallser', we are always happy to gather with old friends. If you are new to our community - Welcome! We enjoy making new friends. We've put together some information of local (and near local) activities, events and contact information that we know you’ll find helpful.
Invitation to East Falls Community Residents and Groups
Community council meetings can provide you with the opportunity to make special announcements or inform the community of new programs and actions to be taken by your group.
There are two ways to present topics at meetings:
(1) Special Presentations
This format is for organizations with out-of-the-ordinary announcements for which 5-10 minutes will be set aside for the single presentation. These presentations will be listed on the EFCC agenda in the Fallser. To be listed, the organization must identify the topic and state what action, if any, is sought from EFCC. To be listed, please contact info@eastfallscommunity.org by the 18th of the month prior to the meeting. Listing on the agenda will be subject to time contstraints and appropriateness of the topic.
(2) General Announcements
Each meeting has Announcements listed at the end of the agenda where people are invited to make brief announcements of general interest which will not require any consideration or action by EFCC. These require no advance notification.
Regular meetings of the East Falls Community Council are held at the Falls Presbyterian Church on the second Monday of the month. All presentations are permitted at the discretion of the EFCC Executive Committee.
EFCC’s next meeting is February 13th, 2012, 7:00 PM
All residents of East Falls are invited to attend the East Falls Community Council (EFCC) General meetings. The EFCC is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all residents of East Falls.
Location: East Falls Presbyterian Church, corner of Midvale Ave. and Vaux St.
Notice of EFCC General Meeting
Monday, February 13, 2012, 7pm
Location: Falls Presbyterian Church, Midvale Avenue & Vaux Street
Agenda
Treasurer’s Report
President’s Report
7:10 Changes Projected for Philadelphia Elections
Al Schmidt, City Commissioner
EFCC Committee Reports
Other Announcements
Old Business
New Business
8:00 Phila. Streets Dept to present its plan to repair the crumbling
stone wall on Cresson St,.
Adjournment
The East Falls Community Council represents and advocates for residents of the community; it is dedicated to improving their quality of life. Residents are encouraged to attend both the EFCC General and Zoning Committee meetings.
To be a voting member of the EFCC, you must be a resident of East Falls. Send your check for $10.00 together with your name, address, and email (for purpose of receiving notices) to EFCC, P.O. Box 12672, Philadelphia, PA 19129.
To present topics at meetings. (1) Special Presentations: This format is for organizations with out-of-the-ordinary announcements for which 5-10 minutes will be set aside for the single presentation. These presentations will be listed on the EFCC agenda in the Fallser. To be listed, the organization must identify the topic and contact info@eastfallscommunity.org by the 19th of the month prior to the meeting. (2) General Announcements: Each meeting has Announcements listed at the end of the agenda where people are invited to make brief announcements of general interest; they require no advance notification.
East Falls Rivage Site
As per the 9 December article in the Philadelphia Inquirer:
A developer is selected for East Falls retail project
The Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority has picked Onion Flats to develop the two-acre former Rivage caterering-hall site in East Falls as “The Ridge,” a 126-unit, 8,700-square-foot retail project.
Onion Flats, with projects in Northern Liberties, Old City, and Fishtown, was approved as developer Monday.
They have until June to enter into a full agreement, which will include a final sales price and specific design and sustainability features.
Construction, expected to start early in 2013, should be done by spring 2014.
Rivage Finalists Presentations Made.
On Wednesday, Nov. 9, the two Rivage finalists made presentations to the East Falls community in an effort to explain their plans and gain support.
One finalist, Onion Flats, LLC, proposes the nation’s largest Net-Zero-Energy mixed-use residential/retail community with Passive House Envelope technology, sustainable materials, green roofs, and solar PV arrays to generate all necessary energy on-site. The building will have 126 1- and 2-bedroom residential units; the ground floor will be retail, and 138 parking spaces.
Click here to view Onion Flats Proposal
East Falls resident speaks out against reckless driving along one-way Calumet Bridge
A long-standing issue hits home
Sue Park lives at the foot of the Calumet Bridge in East Falls, and has witnessed innumerable close calls at this crossing. Read the full story at WHYY's Newsworks.Org
