Again Under Threat, Wiota Street Garden Organizers Seek Public’s Support
In West Powelton, caretakers of a 32-year-old community garden prepare for battle over the pending sale of the once vacant lot for new construction. Tyler Horst reports. > more
Toll Brothers Scale Back Plans For Society Hill Playhouse Replacement
Toll Brothers changes plans for Society Hill Playhouse replacement, Squilla’s music venue scheme elicits backlash, half a million dollars to help returning citizens and spruce up vacant lots, and connecting South Philly neighborhoods through practical playgrounds > more
Demand For Local Historic Homes Shrinking, Say Realtors
Antiquated layouts and preservation responsibilities blamed for struggling “antique housing” market, Target targeting Center City shoppers, a playful and stimulating pop-up community space for South Philly, and Eastern State adding to this year’s Terror Behind the Walls > more
PHS To Make Laurel Hill Entrance More Inviting
Traffic island to be remade by PHS, Fishtown church demolished, Penn study suggests the health benefits of green lots, and Oh moves to get bridges fixed > more
Phase 2 Of Mormon Church Development Announced
An apartment tower and meetinghouse planned for 16th & Vine, $5 million in grants for traffic improvements, first design for Passyunk Square apartment complex not too popular, and literal grassroots development in North Central > more
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