Development Protected Jewelers Row Building Cited “Unsafe” by L&I on the Eve of Toll Brothers Demolition Last week the owner of a legally protected historic property on Jewelers Row was unexpectedly served multiple violations by the Department of Licenses and Inspections as suburban real estate developer Toll Brothers prepares to demolish ...
Preservation Tracking Progress & Inaction on the 10th Anniversary of “Historic Preservation In 2020” Report In 2009, the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia released a strategic report outlining recommendations for safeguarding the city's architectural and cultural history. Kimberly Haas sat down with the co-authors of the action plan to discuss ...
Development ZBA Delays Decision On Developer’s Demolition Plan For Hoa Binh Plaza The fate of an Asian supermarket and immigrant community hub on Washington Avenue hangs in the balance as a developer seeks approval to raze the complex for 44 townhouses and apartments. Kimberly Haas has the ...
Development Developer Targets Asian Shopping Center In Next Battle For Washington Avenue Hoa Binh Plaza at 16th Street and Washington Avenue has been a shopping and community hub for Vietnamese and Cambodian immigrants for nearly 30 years. As real estate acquisition heats up west of Broad Street, ...
Development Homeowners Pay The Price When New Construction Damages Neighboring Rows Owners of row houses are left with little recourse when demolition and new construction causes structural damage to their homes. Starr Herr-Cardillo takes a look at a growing citywide ...
Development Game Over For 70s-era Stadium Hotel In South Philly The old Hilton Inn on Packer Avenue makes way for Philly's next casino. Michael Bixler has the ...
Preservation Justin DiBerardinis Puts Preservation & Equity In Bid For City Council Starr Herr-Cardillo sits down with City Council candidate Justin DiBerardinis who is running on a platform that merges historic preservation with economic justice and environmental ...
Preservation Demolition Proposal For Chinatown Landmark Triggers Public Outcry A demolition permit application for the former Chinese Cultural and Community Center on 10th Street provokes confusion and anger. Michael Bixler has the ...
