Often, projects started under the auspice of one administration fall to the wayside when the next takes the reins. Luckily, Mayor Nutter showed his commitment to the City of Philadelphia, not his pride, when he endorsed PennPraxis's action plan to encourage the development Penn's Landing in a community-friendly manner, a report initiated by former mayor John F. Street.
PennPraxis's success in creating a plan of action consisting of ten simple and clear propositions shows its ability to integrate the needs of the community with the practical limitations involved in development.
Nutter deserves credit for his strong support of this plan, which affirms his agenda: helping Philadelphia to become what Philadelphians want it to be. With the initiative, he also upholds his promise to work with local universities to the benefit of the entire city.
In a time when campaigning politicians will say almost anything to win a vote, it is refreshing to see a city leader following through in the face of big business opposition. Kudos to PennPraxis for a well-designed proposal, and kudos to Mayor Nutter for not hesitating to help better our city.
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