Fishtowners to vote on proposed Richmond Street entertainment venue Tuesday
Fishtown residents and business owners will next week have their say on whether a live music/entertainment venue proposed for Richmond Street that could hold between 2,500 and 3,500 people and have a 650-car parking lot should come to the neighborhood.
The Fishtown Neighbors Association will hold a community meeting at First Presbyterian Church, 418 E. Girard Ave., at 7 p.m. Tuesday. What residents will actually be voting on is whether or not they support an ordinance proposed by First District Councilman Frank DiCicco that would grant a zoning change needed to build the venue at 2055 Richmond Street. A representative from DiCicco’s office and the developer, David Grasso of Grasso holdings, will attend the meeting.
All are welcome to attend the meeting, but to be eligible to vote, bring a driver’s license or photo ID and a lease, utility bill or recent piece of mail addressed to your home or business in Fishtown.
The results of the vote will be forwarded to City Council, which cannot act on the legislation until they are back in session next month.
-Posted by Kellie Patrick Gates.
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