Dana Rice looks at “demolition by neglect” and the potential of the Department of Licenses and Inspections as an unlikely ally in the fight to solve Philly’s preservation crisis

Lessons in historic preservation policies from Chicago, St. Louis, Nashville, and Portland, Oregon

A bill to place a temporary hold on demolition applications for 300+ historic properties along Ridge Avenue goes before City Council tomorrow. Michael Bixler has the details

On Tuesday, October 3, Mayor Kenney’s new Historic Preservation Task Force will hold an open meeting inviting the public to voice opinions and concerns over the state of preservation in the city. Contributor Starr Herr-Cardillo presents four effective policies adopted by cities across the country that could aid in solving Philadelphia’s ongoing preservation crisis

Is there a preservation crisis in Philadelphia? Hidden City contributor Oscar Beisert says yes and presents the city’s recent track record of demolishing historic resources in this startling essay