Preservation Op-ed: Philadelphia Deserves More Thoughtful Approaches to Historic Preservation Randy Mason laments shortsighted decisions made by the Parker Administration
Urbanism Along Kingsessing Waterfront, Visions for a Brighter Future Come Into Focus New trails, better trolleys, and more jobs may spark renewal in a historically neglected neighborhood
Development A Sinking Feeling: Logan Triangle’s Past Leaves Neighbors Skeptical of New Development Push Proposals to tackle the historically-doomed area known as Logan Triangle are due on January 11. Will any developer dare to take it on?
Preservation Lost Buildings of 2022 Another year, another list of buildings destroyed in Philadelphia. Michael Bixler highlights noteworthy losses to the city’s built environment in 2022
Development Church Listed on the National Register Razed for New Construction The demolition of a historic church highlights development tensions in Strawberry Mansion
Development Renovation Begins at Historic Mt. Airy Bank A mixed-use project in Northwest Philadelphia will revive a Germantown Avenue landmark
Development Old City Church Takes Innovative Steps to Reduce Homelessness Old First Reformed Church plans to replace two small parking lots with 36 new residential units for Philadelphians in need
Preservation Lost Buildings of 2021 Last year the wrecking ball pounded neighborhoods all across the city. Here Michael Bixler highlight some of the most notable losses to Philly’s built environment in our annual end-of-year list
