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City Announces Plans for a Historic Resources Inventory Study
Preservation

City Announces Plans for a Historic Resources Inventory Study

A survey of Philadelphia’s historic structures enters the planning phase with a two-year study. Starr Herr-Cardillo has the news

Tracking Progress & Inaction on the 10th Anniversary of “Historic Preservation In 2020” Report
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 what has, and hasn’t, been done by the City and stakeholders a decade later

L&I An Overlooked Asset To Historic Preservation Efforts
Preservation

L&I An Overlooked Asset To Historic Preservation Efforts

Dana Rice looks at “demolition by neglect” and the potential of the Department of Licenses and Inspections as an unlikely ally in the fight to solve Philly’s preservation crisis

Preservation Task Force Gears Up For Final Report
Preservation

Preservation Task Force Gears Up For Final Report

Mayor Kenney’s Historic Preservation Task Force rounds the corner with a draft of recommendations in hand. Starr Herr-Cardillo has the news

Confusion And Quibbling At Mayor’s Preservation Task Force Meeting
Preservation

Confusion And Quibbling At Mayor’s Preservation Task Force Meeting

Mayor Kenney’s Historic Preservation Task Force convened today following the release of a draft of a summary of summaries on the state of preservation in Philadelphia. Logistical bickering and sticker activities ensued. Starr Herr-Cardillo reports

Philadelphia Far Behind Peer Cities Says National Trust
Preservation

Philadelphia Far Behind Peer Cities Says National Trust

Mayor Kenney’s Historic Preservation Task Force convened last night for their seventh official meeting. Starr Herr-Cardillo reports

How To Save A Building: Lessons From Four Cities
Preservation

How To Save A Building: Lessons From Four Cities

Lessons in historic preservation policies from Chicago, St. Louis, Nashville, and Portland, Oregon

Task Force Inches Closer To Delivering “State Of Preservation” Report
Preservation

Task Force Inches Closer To Delivering “State Of Preservation” Report

Mayor Kenney’s Historic Preservation Task Force convened today for their fourth official meeting. Starr Herr-Cardillo reports


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