The addition of El Limon to the businesses on Germantown Avenue is certainly a good thing. However, in passing today, I noticed a giant ugly flatscreen television facing out over Germantown Avenue. Not only does it obscure the great artwork and design of the restaurant, it really makes the place look cheap and unappealing. At one point and time, Chestnut Hill had a streetscape committee that attempted to control things like video screen signs, harsh lighting and neon. I believe that’s been defunct for a few years now, and it shows. It would be nice for the Chestnut Hill Community …
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The addition of El Limon to the businesses on Germantown Avenue is certainly a good thing. However, in passing today, I noticed a giant ugly flatscreen television facing out over Germantown Avenue. Not only does it obscure the great artwork and design of the restaurant, it really makes the place look cheap and unappealing. At one point and time, Chestnut Hill had a streetscape committee that attempted to control things like video screen signs, harsh lighting and neon. I believe that’s been defunct for a few years now, and it shows. It would be nice for the Chestnut Hill Community Association or Chestnut Hill Business Association to clarify their commitment to the streetscape as it pertains to signage, trees, plantings, lighting and facades.
I’m sure if we get enough people to contact El Limon’s management and express displeasure with the decision to point a giant flatscreen TV in their window, they may reconsider.
James Butler
Wyndmoor
