Development 10-year Tax Abatement Bill Approved, But a New Battle is Brewing City Council passes a reform bill to amend the controversial 10-year tax abatement, but the fight is not ...
Development Historic Grounds of Lindenwold Castle Under Siege In Ambler, large-scale redevelopment projects will replace an historic, 45-acre estate with high-end suburban housing and a luxury retirement ...
Preservation Designation Committee to Review Jewelers’ Row as Demolition Proceeds Starr Herr-Cardillo has this roundup of local register nominations on the agenda for the December meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission's Designation ...
Development Anticipated Development Gains Momentum on Delaware River Waterfront Long-standing plans for the Delaware River's central waterfront are finally coming into view ...
Development Mount Airy Erupts Over Development Proposal for Historic Seminary Neighbors in Northwest Philly are up in arms over a plan to develop part of United Lutheran ...
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 ...
