Schuylkill Yards Breaks Ground With Drexel Square
Drexel University and Brandywine Realty Trust put shovels in the ground at 30th and Market today launching Phase 1 of their $3.5 billion megaproject, Schuylkill Yards. Michael Bixler reports > more
Penn’s “Robot-Friendly Environment” Across The Schuylkill
Saffron on Pennovation Center, Tacony Library artwork approved, and zoning changes around 30th Street Station > more
The Unlikely Urbanism Of John Fry
A look back at the Drexel president’s redevelopment project at Franklin & Marshall, Council members talk councilmanic prerogative, and Clarke floats $100 million for home repair loans > more
Sizing Up Schuylkill Yards
Drexel University unveiled the next phase of their Innovation Neighborhood earlier this month with the announcement of Schuylkill Yards. Contributor Stephen Stofka takes a look at plans for the ambitious new district with an eye on feasibility and design > more
Historic South Broad Street Bank To Be “Preserved” As A Wendy’s
Wendy’s to fill historic bank building, repositioning expectations of innovation districts, Old City demolition goes awry, bill aims to ensure that commercial mixed-use is commercial, and gentrification protection measure approved > more
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