Next American City
- Next American City explores the curious Philadelphia phenomenon of “space saving,” or the (illegal) act reserving one’s parking spot. Now, some in the city have decided to make an art of it. Artist Benjamin Monette’s describes his piece Territory as representing “the eternal struggle between rational human thought and our more beastly instincts.”
- University City Review reports on West Philadelphia residents’ support for adapting the vacant Apple Storage building at South 52nd Street & Willows Avenue into a mixed-use, 112 unit apartment complex.
- The Daily Pennsylvanian reviews the collaboration between Penn and Drexel in developing independent master plans for the adjacent universities, each hoping to expand and better connect with surrounding neighborhoods.
- The Art Commission has approved plans for an additional floor to the Family Court Building currently under construction, as well as the use of more glass in the designs for the Dilworth Plaza subway concourse.
- Tickets for the Parkway’s forthcoming Barnes Foundation gallery first became available to members yesterday, says Newsworks. In keeping with the spatial arrangement of the current Lower Merion gallery, the Impressionist museum will also require such advanced planning to visit, as tickets are both limited and time-sensitive.
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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