Architecture Philly Modernism Takes Center Stage at National Symposium Docomomo US comes to Philadelphia to spotlight the city’s midcentury pedigree
Preservation Publicly-Owned Philly History Handed Over to Private University The City of Philadelphia has officially transferred ownership of 130,000 artifacts from the collection of the Philadelphia History Museum to Drexel University. Kimberly Haas has the details
Art & Design POOL Explores the History of Segregation in Aquatic Recreation A new exhibition at Fairmount Water Works dives into the civil rights struggle to swim as equals. Kimberly Haas has this review
Development Plans for Park at Penn’s Landing Move Forward A cafe, gardens, and a cap on I-95 are among the amenities promised in reimagining Penn’s Landing. Kimberly Haas has an update on the project’s progress and timetable
Urbanism Mayor’s Office and Local NGOs Respond to Russian Invasion of Ukraine Commerce and sister cities program evaluated by City and local orgs amid war in Eastern Europe. Kimberly Haas has the details
Preservation Demolition Moratorium Proposed in Northwest Philadelphia A bill that would put a six-month pause on demolition in the 8th District was submitted to City Council
Preservation Police Administration Building the Next Big Preservation Debate Public input sought for the future of the Roundhouse as the Philadelphia Police Department moves to its new HQ
Development A New Program Aims to Diversify Philadelphia’s Development Industry The Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation launches a new program to help minority applicants navigate the ins and outs of real estate development
