November 2011
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Why Suburbs Near Cities Weather Recessions Better... →
Merchantville is an inner-inner-ring suburb of Philadelphia.
October 2011
3 posts
Trolley Tour of Camden County Historical Sites →
Greater Philadelphia Bicycle News: Public Meeting... →
Good news that the local bike trail is progressing. Eventually the section that already is complete in Merchantville will be linked to the new network. Merchantville is in the heart of this bike trail network. Bring your life to Merchantville.
New Sushi Restaurant coming to Centre Street
Already under renovation in the property of the prior Sun Bank - Sushi in Merchantville! Fun.
May 2011
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November 2010
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The Next Real Estate Boom - Brookings Institution →
The next Real Estate Boom will be small towns like Merchantville with walkable neighborhoods, and a small commercial district for groceries, restaurants, and local entertainment. If the “experts” are touting it you can be sure the trend has already got lots of traction.
October 2010
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September 2010
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45 South Centre Street Storefront leased, Cafe...
We are very happy to announce that the storefront at our 45 South Centre Street property has been leased to the neighborhing Cafe Bella Vita who will soon expand with a new Dinner Room to better serve their dinner guests. Bravo! Come out and show them your support!
August 2010
3 posts
“The subsidies are largely invisible to drivers who park their cars — and thus...”
– Economic View - Why Free Parking Comes at a Price - NYTimes.com (via postgreen)
July 2010
3 posts
Greater Philadelphia Bicycle News: Greenway... →
Eventually the Merchantville bike path will connect to this network, and it comes right through our downtown business district.
velo-city2010.com →
An international conference in Copenhagen on bicycle advocacy for cities and towns.
2010 MERCHANTVILLE CAR SHOW →
Its coming, Saturday July 10th, 2010, the biggest, bestest, coolest, custom car and bike show in the Delaware Valley. I’m really not sure about that, but its damn big, bigger than any car show from like sized towns anywhere near by. So come out, walk the streets and look at cool cars, sample some food from our great restaurants, get to know the business district. You could have your business...
June 2010
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The Unintended Consequences of Cul-de-sacs →
A comparison of what is within a mile walk in a cul-de-sac structured neighborhood, and in a traditional gridded neighborhood, like Merchantville. This works in reverse - your business is at the center of a large population of residents, all a short walk from your door. Bring your business to Merchantville.
May 2010
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Farmers Market is Back
The Friday Farmers Market has resumed - EVERY WEEK NOW. You can always check the schedule at the Merchantville Farmer’s Market Facebook Page.
April 2010
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February 2010
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New bike paths for region, courtesy of U.S.... →
From the Philadelphia Inquirer | 02/17/2010 | included in this bike path funding is the network that will connect Merchantville’s downtown bike path to the larger region. Great news for our livable small town. Bring your business here and thrive!
December 2009
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October 2009
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Philadelphia Bicycle News: Philadelphia is No. 1... →
There are some stats in this article on bicycle commuting in the outlying Philadelphia suburbs including Camden County where our property at 45 South Centre Street is located in Merchantville two short blocks from the bike path. When this bike path is extended through Camden to the Ben Franklin Bridge you will be able to ride your bike from here to City Hall, Philadelphia in less than 6 miles.
September 2009
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Philadelphia and surrounding counties collaborate... →
The bike trail network that comes right through Merchantvilles downtown is gaining steam. Put your business here, bike to work!
South Jersey Mag on Merchantville →
That link will require you to register to view it. The article is Titled Is Merchantville the New Collingswood? I love Mayor North’s response: We’re not the new Collingswood, we’re the New Merchantville!
Great coverage of all the great things happening in town, and good reason for you to make your business home here, in our space at 45 South Centre!
August 2009
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Next Farmer's Market: Friday 21Aug09
Come on out for fresh organic produce, baked goods, and plants for your garden. Merchantville Centre Street near the old railroad right of way.
July 2009
5 posts
Bella Vita Cafe opens, as does the Bridges
The Bella Vita Cafe at 43 South Centre Street in Merchantville is open, and serving delicious food, regional italian dishes as well as excellent pizza shop fare, open for lunch and dinner. Give it a try. Check them out on FaceBook.
And the two local roadway bridges at Chapel Avenue and at Maple Avenue which have been closed for a year and a half are now back open. Town is flooded with traffic,...
Bella Vita Italian Bistro set to open in July
Sals Pizza on Centre Street has been reborn/reinvented as the Bella Vita Cafe. Interesing and authentic italian fare has been promised. The new owners Carlo and Linda appear to be pouring their hearts into it. I know I can’t wait for a new food venue! Drop in and give them a try.
Farmers Market now twice monthly, next 17July
The farmers market has been such a hit that the vendors have convinced the organizers to hold it twice monthly. The next Friday night Farmers Market will be 17 July and again at 4-8pm. Come on down for some fresh produce, baked goods, flowers and plants. More info at www.downtownmerchantville.com
Farmers Market and First Friday July 3rd
They are doing it again. Based on the great feedback and enthusiasm from the last Farmers Market + First Friday they are holding it again. Same place, same time, drop in.
Commercial investment in Merchantville
The former Philadelphia Fruit Market, Merchantville’s great little grocery store + butcher, is under new ownership, and the property is receiving a complete rehab. Fantastic, and we love seeing the investment and confidence in this great business district.
On a smaller scale the Sal’s Pizza shop on Centre Street next to our property at 45 is also undergoing a complete renovation. Look...
June 2009
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Farmer's Market a big success
Look for the next market to be held July 3rd.
Reminder, Merchantville Farmers Market+First...
There will be live music at several locations downtown as well. Stop by.
May 2009
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March 2009
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Philadelphia Bicycle News: Energy Efficiency Block... →
These grants can be used for transportation projects that reduce energy use and emissions: bicycle and pedestrian projects are eligible including the bike path network proposed for Camden County that passes directly through Merchantville two blocks from our building at 45 S. Centre. Work here, bike to work.
LamiDesign storefront entered into CoStar Database
Today we added our storefront property at 45 South Centre Street in Merchantville to the CoStar Commercial Real Estate database. This is a service provided to commercial real estate agencies. CoStar is constantly adding commercial properties to their database to increase the reach of their subscribers.
Next First Friday event: March 6th
The business owners have organized the next First Friday event for March 6th. There is also planning underway for a Farmer’s Market adjacent to our downtown business district to run in the spring, summer and fall. If you know any local farmers or organic growers let us know! More info to follow as it develops.
December 2008
2 posts
No Formal First Friday in January
However several of the regular participants will be staying open with extended First Friday hours all the same - 2Jan09 6-9pm. All this really means is no band/public music this weekend, so come out and get a feel for the downtown. Another promotional ad for the Courier Post is being planned by the participating merchants.
Next Merchant meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 3Feb09 7pm at...
October 2008
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First projects added to the site
We have posted our first projects to the site. An available commercial storefront in our building at 45 South Centre Street in Merchantville, and the first of what we hope to be a series of modern residential builds with associate builders. See our Sites page for more details.
Welcome to LamiDesign Building LLC News
We’ve just launched the LamiDesign Building web site, which is our big news for today. We won’t be going public for a few days or more while we test and work the bugs out.