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Germantown’s Secret Pedestrian Mall Returns to Take Center Stage
Urbanism

Germantown’s Secret Pedestrian Mall Returns to Take Center Stage

Born out of urban renewal in the 1970s, Maplewood Mall in Germantown reopens for business with a major reconstruction and 21st century upgrades

Six Perspectives on Historic Monuments and the Battle Over Civic Space
History

Six Perspectives on Historic Monuments and the Battle Over Civic Space

Joseph Brin sits down with experts in the fields of public art, law, religion, education, and architecture to get their thoughts on the debate surrounding monument removal

A Fine And Public Space: Preservationists Revive Philadelphia’s Historic Cemeteries As Vibrant Spaces For The Living
Preservation

A Fine And Public Space: Preservationists Revive Philadelphia’s Historic Cemeteries As Vibrant Spaces For The Living

New life is blooming at Philadelphia’s historic cemeteries. Starr Herr-Cardillo has the story

Public Space Rises From The Stacks At Parkway Central
Architecture

Public Space Rises From The Stacks At Parkway Central

Michael Bixler has this preview of the three new public spaces opening on Friday at the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Parkway Central branch

Searching For Frankford Creek Along A Winding Trail
Urbanism

Searching For Frankford Creek Along A Winding Trail

Sharon Barr goes looking for one of Philly’s oldest tributaries via the Frankford Creek Greenway. What she finds is an urban trail struggling to connect with its namesake

How to Save A Slice Of Neighborhood Green Space
Urbanism

How to Save A Slice Of Neighborhood Green Space

Queen Village resident David O’Donnell is on a mission to fill his neighborhood with verdant pocket parks. He shares his playbook on how to save slivers of green space with HC contributor Joe Brin

New 40th Street Trolley Portal Design Dull On Arrival
Art & Design

New 40th Street Trolley Portal Design Dull On Arrival

University City District’s beautification of the 40th Street Trolley Portal was high on concept, but appears to have fumbled on delivery. Contributor Ann de Forest has the full review

New Schuylkill River Trail Extension Now Open
Urbanism

New Schuylkill River Trail Extension Now Open

Michael Bixler takes us on a stroll down the newest segment of the Schuylkill River Trail


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