Development New Film Zeros in on Unsafe Neighborhood Construction Local documentary director Jason Sherman spotlights Philly’s dangerous residential construction practices in forthcoming film
History In Germantown, Echoes of Industrial History Resonate in New Development Redevelopment of Golaski Laboratories on Wayne Avenue is now underway. Jacob Downs explores the history of the company and the groundbreaking industrialist who founded it.
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 over
Development Historic Grounds of Lindenwold Castle Under Siege In March 2019, bulldozers began tearing into the grounds of Lindenwold Castle in Ambler, built with the profits from an asbestos factory. High end housing and a luxury retirement community is planned for the site.
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 Committee
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 Seminary
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 five buildings next door. Starr Herr-Cardillo reports
