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 ...
Preservation Historic Maritime Landmark Under Threat After Construction Mishap Deferred maintenance and a construction error endangers Edward Corner warehouse, one of the waterfront's last prominent reminders of Philadelphia's shipping history. Starr Herr Cardillo has the ...
Preservation West Shipyard Archaeological Dig Hosts Public Tour This Friday An archaeological exploration of Philadelphia's lost waterfront is now underway. On Friday, July 26 the site will be open to the public for a behind-the-scenes tour of the dig. Kimberly Haas has the ...
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 History May Lie Deeper Under A Church Rectory In South Philly Plans for a new construction project reveal a possible African American burial site beneath the rectory of St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi at 7th and Montrose. 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 ...
