A Field Guide To Demolition
Peter Woodall spotlights specific building types facing the most development pressure in four high-profile neighborhoods > more
After 45 Years, Brandywine Workshop Still Thinking Creatively
It looks quiet, but the old 19th century firehouse at 730 South Broad Street, home of Brandywine Workshop, is buzzing with art and adaptation. Contributor Karen Chernick takes us behind the blue-green doors > more
Planning Commission Scoffs At Bill To Increase Parking Minimums
Chilly reception for Blackwell’s parking proposal, Historical Commission committee supportive of designating three Baptist churches, Saint-Gobain gives $700K for LOVE Park, and the artistic filling of some South Philly potholes > more
Temple Digs Down To Alleviate Community’s Concerns With Stadium
Temple University study hopes to alleviate town-gown concerns with proposed football stadium, East Falls brewery honors the Ole Wiss’, Sharswood’s jazz days, and GHo school getting STEM playground > more
Averting Demolition, First African Baptist Church Properties To Become Condos
GHo church building to be reused as condos, Dranoff property’s public art installed, Chinese Cultural Center prepped for resale and resuse, how to retain Philly millennials, and City Hall courtyard becomes beer garden > more
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