Metro Impact

**BrianL** · 02-04-2011, 06:22 PM

Got to love these guys, they make a fortune building generic stuff, then park their trucks and take up a few parking spots because they can, at least that is what the driver of this tuck told me, and he Steve, will you ever come back and fix the brick on my house from your project next door to me? Just wondering, because you said it would be fixed back in July.metro impact picture by bglawson453 - Photobucket

**Gladys** · 02-04-2011, 07:26 PM

The owner was good to me a while back. Give him a call.

**Mr.Paintbrush** · 02-04-2011, 10:03 PM

I'm not sure you can cast the blame for parking at MetroImpact ...they most likely use contractors who probably don't care about the parking situation and they have every right to park in a open spot(s). Some residents of this neighborhood act no better when it comes to parking. I know Steve and his partners and it seems like addressing this here is counterproductive ...he's a fair guy and I'm sure he'll fix your brick since I believe weather and masonry don't always mix AND masonry specialists are very hard to find.

**Coco** · 02-04-2011, 10:49 PM

This certainly doesn't belong on this thread but................BrianL's comment on the "generic stuff" MetroImpact is building and the overall volume of it in our neighborhood, brought this to mind: maybe we should consider calling our area "MetroCity"!!!!!! and forget about SWCC, G-Ho, So-So, Graduate Hospital.................MetroCity it is!!!!!!

**Lolly** · 02-05-2011, 02:41 AM

Personally I think the new condos Metro Impact recently built in the 1900 block of Christian Street are some of the least "generic" examples of new construction I've seen in a long while. Kudos to Steve for listening to the neighbors on that project. Not many builders would have done that. I'd rather work together to try to figure out ways to create more "win win" situations like that than sit around complaining about how we don't live in a perfect world where other people will always be willing and insightful enough to want to spontaneously spend their money and do with their properties exactly what we wish they would.

**Mr.Paintbrush** · 02-05-2011, 03:28 AM

Originally Posted by Lolly

Personally I think the new condos Metro Impact recently built in the 1900 block of Christian Street are some of the least "generic" examples of new construction I've seen in a long while. Kudos to Steve for listening to the neighbors on that project. Not many builders would have done that. I'd rather work together to try to figure out ways to create more "win win" situations like that than sit around complaining about how we don't live in a perfect world where other people will always be willing and insightful enough to want to spontaneously spend their money and do with their properties exactly what we wish they would.

Agreed 100% ....I didn't want to start a debate on what others feel is "generic" ...but MetroImpact has certainly participated with the local residents and SOSNA in their building plans. Plus ...generic housing trumps crack housing any day.

**Gladys** · 02-05-2011, 09:08 AM

Originally Posted by Mr.Paintbrush

...generic housing trumps crack housing any day.

That's a good one! And so true.

**lbphilly** · 02-05-2011, 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by Mr.Paintbrush

Agreed 100% ....I didn't want to start a debate on what others feel is "generic" ...but MetroImpact has certainly participated with the local residents and SOSNA in their building plans. Plus ...generic housing trumps crack housing any day.

Indeed. Plus -- and this is something Jim Campbell once told me in conjunction with corner properties being turned residential -- when the demand for corner retail rises, it's not going to be that hard to return those properties to commercial use, assuming the residential owners are willing to sell. I'd also like to echo what someone else said -- the construction on the 1900 block of Christian strikes me as tasteful and respectful of the architecture of its neighboring structures. For every resident that likes the bold new vision of metal fronts etc, there are others that like refined new visions that acknowledge the historic character of the neighborhood.

**Brian616** · 02-07-2011, 11:06 AM

Brian, I don't know what's going on with your gripe, but I'll assume it's legitimate. However, you're not going to have much success trying to drum up anti-Metro sentiment here. He's been great for the neighborhood, overall, as I can attest to personally. On my block, an uncared for, unkempt empty lot is now fenced in, with a big assist (free labor) from Steve.

**crk** · 02-09-2011, 01:27 PM

Well i wasn't a Fan of all their construction trucks clogging up parking (if thats the block i think it is).

But now that they're gone.. The residents do a good enough job of parking absolutely horribly on their own. 2 cars in spaces that could hold 4.. etc. People need to learn to pull up all the way, and leave a minimal amount of space between cars.

Now that all the doofuses north of us starved themselves of parking by applying for permit parking, spots are getting harder to find further south.

Though i'm glad to see Metro Impact renovating houses even if his designs are a bit cookiecutter etc, Hopefully he comes and fixes your brick.

**furby076** · 02-10-2011, 09:31 AM

Without arguing about who is right in this particular situation an employer is fully responsible for what his employees (including contractors) do while working for him/her. So if company X highers contractors who screw around then company X needs to resolve this. Obviously this assumes they are aware of the situation - so bring it to their attention. Now if company X doesn't do anything after being notified you can blame them and file appropriate complaints against them. You may also want to speak with the contractor (nicely) and see if they will be nice in return. I would do that before goign to their boss. If they still screw around I would go to their boss.

Also, if the contractor damages your property while employed for someone else then go to that employer. You should not have to deal with the contractor (who may flip you off). I had an issue with a particular contractor and I contacted their employer. The employer was very nice and had words with the contractor (wasn't the first complaint).

As for parking - while annoying to not be able to park when I get home, because some construction truck is parked there, it is their right to park there. The streets are not my private parking spot (if only wishing made it so). Obviously contractors could be a bit more courteous. If they are working on a house that has a curb cut they should park on the curb cut.

In the end if everyone was courteous and tried to "help their neighbor" things would be better.

**furby076** · 02-10-2011, 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by crk

But now that they're gone.. The residents do a good enough job of parking absolutely horribly on their own. 2 cars in spaces that could hold 4.. etc. People need to learn to pull up all the way, and leave a minimal amount of space between cars. .

People also need to learn to park without hitting other peoples cars. While I would love to give minimal amount of space my car has new dents/scratches, including a nice 6 inch line on the quarter panel of the front right side of my car. So until people learn how to park properly, without damaging others' property, I am going to park in a way to provide the most amount of distance between me and the next guy. Yes it sucks, but I'm tired of people thinking that damaging someone elses property is OK.

**Mr.Paintbrush** · 02-10-2011, 12:33 PM

Well said Furby ...while parking tightly is a necessity here, "parking by feel" is just plain lazy and inconsiderate. It's one thing to accidentally "touch bumpers", I've done it (and checked for damage after) ...but to tap bumpers back and forth several times is just plain wrong.

**metroimpact** · 03-02-2011, 04:44 PM

Posted in wrong thread... sorry.

**Coco** · 03-02-2011, 05:13 PM

Approved what?

**bp_** · 03-02-2011, 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by Coco

Approved what?

Guessing this: http://www.philadelphiaspeaks.com/fo...e-company.html

**Derf** · 03-03-2011, 10:24 AM

Are there plans online somewhere?

**Malloy** · 03-03-2011, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by metroimpact

Just got out of the meeting. Zoning board approved it.

Can you pls trim you sig to 1 link? Thx

**metroimpact** · 03-03-2011, 11:23 AM

Sorry for posting in the wrong thread.

I don't think there are plans online.

Second link from my signature removed.

**mesok** · 03-18-2011, 08:27 AM

Watched a couple of guys take down some big volunteer trees last weekend on the Grays Ferry Ave lots where Metro is building. Too my surprise, they came back Monday bright and early and cleaned out the alley between the Grays Ferry property and the Montrose Street property where a good portion of one of the tree's limbs and branches had fallen. I believe most builders would have left the limbs and branches there since they were out of sight.

Now if he only plants some trees in the front of these new houses, I'll be a happy camper!