The New Barnes As Gesamtkunstwerk–Total Art
New York Mag's preview of the Barnes, beautifying the favela that is Logan, plans for a comprehensive factory conversion in Kensington, and another take on the reuse imperative > more
Historic Trolley Substation In Germantown Succumbs
Demolition of the turn-of-the-century control house casts further doubt on the return of the 23 trolley to Germantown Avenue. > more
Chestnut Hill Hesitant Over Another Daycare Center
Chestnut Hill residents question the need to fill the old Borders store with a daycare chain, a closed school makes way for a mixed-use plaza by Temple, post offices to remain open in the Northwest, and more. > more
More Than A Prelude: Philadelphia’s Planning Revolution
Discussing Philadelphia's new found confidence in city planning, rumors of an overburdened Four Seasons, a new PHA project in the Southwest, and a look at a popular Germantown barbershop > more
Construction Begins For New Penn Medicine Building
High rise at 8th & Walnut to elevate above current parking garage/retail building, Dilworth Plaza nostalgia, new businesses in store for Brewerytown, and more > more
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