The Lasting Mark Of An Architect/Developer
The Shadow has the lowdown on an old office building at 22nd and Chestnut Street that was designed by one of Philly's first architects to play the role of real estate developer > more
A Field Guide To Demolition
Peter Woodall spotlights specific building types facing the most development pressure in four high-profile neighborhoods > more
Three Historic Designation Removals Call Procedure Into Question
Three historic properties on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places were abruptly stripped of legal protection last week. Contributor Starr Herr-Cardillo unpacks the details of each situation > more
Bill Mandating Set-Asides For Affordable Housing Tabled
City Council held a five hour hearing today on the controversial Mixed Income Housing Program bill. GroJLart has the details > more
On 40th Street, New Life For A Long-Hidden Furness
What's it take to restore this early Furness? Hidden City talks to developer Tom Lussenhop about the tear-down disaster ongoing across the city and his plans for the former West Philadelphia Institute > more
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