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Occupy Philly goes into a lull as it contemplates its own future
Occupy Philly's gotten noticeably quieter over the past couple of days as the group contemplates its own uncertain future.
Occupy Philly goes into a lull as it contemplates its own future
Occupy Philly's gotten noticeably quieter over the past couple of days as the group contemplates its own uncertain future.
Last week, the city gave notice that occupiers should leave their site at Dilworth Plaza "immediately," prompting the group to undertake a hasty vote to relocate across the street, to Thomas Paine Plaza, which site the city had initially suggested as an alternative to Dilworth.
They were immediately rebuffed by police and, just a few hours later, by the Nutter administration, which said they needed to apply for a new permit first. Not long after, the city rejected their application, saying it would only offer a permit that restricted Occupy Philly from putting up tents and other structures and from staying overnight.
No more occupation, in other words.
Last night, the group voted to appeal that offer, but that vote did little to answer the looming question:
What will it mean for Occupy Philly if it's no longer an "occupation?"
Several speakers at last night's meeting spoke of getting ready for the "next phase" and of "Occupy 2.0" — but those seem more like optimistic ideas than plans so far.
Meanwhile, the group seems uncertain itself about what to do. On the one hand, it's not clear whether this movement can sustain its energy without its trademark public hub. On the other, the issues over the public encampment have all but taken over the coverage of Occupy Philly and its counterparts elsewhere, while camping itself is looking more problematic the nastier the weather gets.
The city's promised to give the group 48-hour notice before evicting them for good — which means the Occupiers have, if nothing else, a little holiday respite to think it over.
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