Upzoning A Potential Aid For Affordable Housing And Historic Preservation Woes
Changing zoning laws in historic neighborhoods to allow for more density and multifamily conversions could be one smart solution for affordable housing and historic preservation issues. Jacqueline Drayer takes a look > more
City Council To Vote On Ridge Avenue Demo Moratorium
A bill to place a temporary hold on demolition applications for 300+ historic properties along Ridge Avenue goes before City Council tomorrow. Michael Bixler has the details > 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
Dilworth Park Preps For Winter
Dilworth Park transforming into Wintergarden, Planning Commission rejects appealing RCO applications, design competition looks at future of Philly rowhouses, and calls for council hearings on SEPTA’s CCT service > more
In Pennsport, Another Test For Riverfront Zoning Overlay
Developer moves for more height bonuses, Liberty Square underway, public art pops up on the Delaware, and Photo Arts Center presents Kensington introspective > more
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