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Residents Sound Off To Land Bank Following Release Of New Report
Development

Residents Sound Off To Land Bank Following Release Of New Report

The Philadelphia Land Bank draws anger and frustration with the release of its new strategic plan and performance report. Kimberly Haas has the details

How to Save A Slice Of Neighborhood Green Space
Urbanism

How to Save A Slice Of Neighborhood Green Space

Queen Village resident David O’Donnell is on a mission to fill his neighborhood with verdant pocket parks. He shares his playbook on how to save slivers of green space with HC contributor Joe Brin

Gardeners Bring Cradle Graves Back From The Dead
Preservation

Gardeners Bring Cradle Graves Back From The Dead

At Woodlands Cemetery, an army of volunteers preserve the memory of Victorian city dwellers with the Grave Gardeners program. Contributor Ann de Forest has the story

Again Under Threat, Wiota Street Garden Organizers Seek Public’s Support
Urbanism

Again Under Threat, Wiota Street Garden Organizers Seek Public’s Support

In West Powelton, caretakers of a 32-year-old community garden prepare for battle over the pending sale of the once vacant lot for new construction. Tyler Horst reports.

Urban Farmers Look To Land Bank For Help Holding On To Property
Urbanism

Urban Farmers Look To Land Bank For Help Holding On To Property

With the Land Bank finally open for business, urban gardeners and farmers hope for legal protection against the City’s “Revoke Clause.” Hidden City contributor and Kensington farmer Nic Esposito digs deep into the issue

After 25 Years, South Kensington’s “Little Farm” Grows Again
Photography

After 25 Years, South Kensington’s “Little Farm” Grows Again

Across the street from one of Kensington’s biggest eyesores is one of its greatest little treasures: “The Little Farm.” Theresa Stigale writes that La Finquita has held down the corner of Fourth and Master for 25 years, growing fresh produce—and growing the community

Root Cure
Urbanism

Root Cure

With poverty rising, there’s a way to seed the informal economy

Urbanism

Guerrillas Gone

With urban farms and farmers markets on the rise, wither community and “guerrilla” gardens?


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