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Future Of American Street Hinges On Soko Lofts Parcel, Now For Sale
Development

Future Of American Street Hinges On Soko Lofts Parcel, Now For Sale

How did Soko Lofts grow from 160 units to 320 to possibly 600? And what will happen to the parcel now that the developer has put it for sale? Aaron Kase looks for answers to these questions in this second part of our series on the future of South Kensington

City Shouldn’t Sell Visitor’s Center Short
Preservation

City Shouldn’t Sell Visitor’s Center Short

This week, Mayor Michael Nutter and City Council President Darrell Clarke agreed on J.F.K. Plaza redevelopment guidelines that left the fate of the flying saucer-shaped Visitor’s Center up in the air. Preservation Alliance Advocacy Director Ben Leech argues that this flamboyant modernist structure is worth keeping

SEPTA’s Rehabbed Bus Loop At 33rd & Dauphin: Ahead Of Schedule, Under Budget, Ready For Action
Preservation

SEPTA’s Rehabbed Bus Loop At 33rd & Dauphin: Ahead Of Schedule, Under Budget, Ready For Action

SEPTA’s rehabilitation of the 33rd & Dauphin bus loop in Strawberry Mansion was officially dedicated yesterday, ahead of schedule and under budget. Chris Mote has the story

Jobs! Jobs! Jobs?
Development

Jobs! Jobs! Jobs?

As Bart Blatstein boasts about the prospects for his French-themed casino-proposal, Darrell Clarke strategizes the city’s economy. Silly money following even sillier ideas


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