- PlanPhilly reports that the historical commission has approved some recently proposed projects such as a permanent home for Live Arts on the riverfront, and the apartment building at 40th & Pine.
- The Business Journal noted Friday that a 168 room Marriot Hotel will be constructed at the Navy Yard. It is currently being designed by Erdy McHenry and is expected to be ready to host guests sometime in 2013.
- Assuming that Occupy Philly disbands by the start of next year, Dilworth Plaza is still set to be re-interpreted as a civic space. Currently, an exhibition, running through November 18 in Room 116 of City Hall, features design components of the undertaking. On this Friday, October 21, 2011, a lecture will be held there.
- PhillyNow follows Occupy Philadelphia as it converges on the Rittenhouse Row shopping district.
- This Wednesday, October 19, the Tacony Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia will host a roundtable discussion on the city’s legacy as “workshop of the world.” Doors open at 6PM, while the discussion will run from 6:30PM to 8PM.
About the author
Stephen Currall recently received his BA in history from Arcadia University. Before beginning doctoral studies, he is pursuing his interest in local history, specifically just how Philadelphians engage their vibrant past. Besides skimming through 18th century letters, Steve is also interested in music and travel.
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