Farnham, Of Historical Commission, Postpones Discussion Of Rule Change
The rule change could make it easier for a developer to claim an economic hardship in a request for demolition of an historic property > more
Developer’s “Hardship” Claim To Be Made Easier Under Proposed New Historical Commission Rules
Preservation advocates are furious at the changes, which will be submitted by Historical Commission executive director Jonathan Farnham on Friday > more
Demo Approval For 40th And Pine Mansion Upheld By L&I Board
The Board of L&I Review votes 2-2. The tie vote means the defendant--the University of Pennsylvania--wins, allowing demolition of the Levy Leas mansion at 40th and Pine. An appeal will go to the Court of Common Pleas > more
Board Of L&I Review Upholds Stay Of Demolition Of Church Of Assumption–Updated
Urges swift action on the neighbors' appeal of demolition in the Commonwealth Court > more
Critical Day Tomorrow For Two Major Preservation Cases
Ruling on Church of the Assumption to be announced followed by final arguments on the Levy Leas mansion at 40th and Pine. Both buildings face the wreaking ball > more
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