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Waterfront zoning legislation won't be introduced this week, but will be in time for a vote before summer break

Councilman Mark Squilla said he wanted to get comment from "stakeholders" before introducing the legislation. An additional meeting on the city council calendar means there can still be a vote before summer recess and the expiration of the interim zoning overlay.

PCPC tells Marina View Towers to improve plan for apartments near Ben Franklin Bridge

Planning Commission says the Ensemble Real Estate project is important, but the current proposal is lacking in pedestrian experience. It also wants more information on materials. Development team says the building will help jump start city plans to revitalize the waterfront.

Council members announce support to increase funding for Parks & Recreation
Make Your Mark: Draft of Lower Lancaster Revitalization Plan released
New Economic Opportunity Review Committee holds first meeting
GCC forms new committee to monitor Germantown zoning matters
Construction continues at Bakers Centre site, opening slated for Fall 2013
Mid-rise apartment building planned for empty lot just north of Ben Franklin Bridge
PennPraxis celebrates 10th season with session on its future direction
Historical Commission grants Penn hardship, tables demo case for Episcopal Cathedral

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SMPS ǀ Regional Planning: The Shape of Things to Come
May 16, 2012 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Architectural Walking Tours: City Hall & Center Square
May 16, 2012 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Parks and Recreation Commission meeting May 16
May 16, 2012 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Coltrane Ascension Eve Fundraiser
May 16, 2012 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Historical Society of Pennsylvania Founder’s Award 2012
May 17, 2012 (All day)
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May 16, 2012
[News] Council members announce support to increase funding for Parks & Recreation
Philadelphia Parks Alliance applauds this big step forward to make right four years of broken promises and to break the cycle of chronic underfunding
[Event] Parks and Recreation Commission meeting May 16
[News] Planning Commission hears schools' capital program for 2013
The District’s capital plan for the next five years has a projected budget of $800 million.
[News] GCC forms new committee to monitor Germantown zoning matters
There are a couple of important things to know about Ernie Freeman, who will chair Germantown Community Connection's new Planning, Land Use and Zoning Committee (PLUZ). More »
[News] Make Your Mark: Draft of Lower Lancaster Revitalization Plan released
Lower Lancaster Avenue neighbors have been collaborating on “Make Your Mark,” a collaborative community-driven planning process since 2011. People’s Emergency Center recently released the draft revitalization plan, and the public is invited to comment on it between now and May 23.
[News] Update: Councilwoman Sánchez suggests alternate plans for St. Boniface
Norris Square Civic Association is moving ahead with its original plans to build 15 co-op housing units at the St. Boniface site. The district councilwoman opposes multi-family housing at the location, and wants the group to use its public money for infill and rehabilitation in other parts of the...
[News] New Economic Opportunity Review Committee holds first meeting
The Committee is charged with reviewing the effectiveness of the City's Economic Opportunity Plan legislation for projects that get City funding. It will hold meetings at least four times a year.
[Notebook] Central Delaware Advocacy Group hopeful that Samschick's waterfront plans will be good fit for the Central Delaware
While completion of Samschick's master plan is still a couple of months out, the Central Delaware Advocacy Group said at its meeting last week that his previous work – the reuse of the old storage buildings and other buildings he's re-purposed in Northern Liberties – is a hopeful sign.
[News] PennPraxis celebrates 10th season with session on its future direction
A panel of experts and the audience - which was also filled with accomplished members of the design, planning and architecture communities - suggested that Praxis tackle some of the thorniest issues facing the city, nation and world today. A repeated theme: Fix our public schools.
[News] Mid-rise apartment building planned for empty lot just north of Ben Franklin Bridge
Developer Ensemble Real Estate is set to make an information-only presentation to the planning commission Tuesday. The proposal needs no variance under current zoning law, but is higher than what would be allowed under the proposed Central Delaware zoning overlay.
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