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City Council unanimously passes an ordinance allowing the RDA to sell the 13th Street site to The Dr. Magnus Herschfeld Fund and Pennrose Properties, who plan to build a six-story building with 56 units especially for low-income seniors who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered.
The New York crowd, bussed in and then right back out again, would never guess that on the sprawling Parkway, context is everything. What ends up being most striking about the building, then, is how well it fits with the other low-slung institutions in the neighborhood.
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Latest Headlines
May 19, 2012
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PHS Pops Up Garden in U.S. Exhibit at Venice Biennale
The PHS Pops Up Garden is among 124 urban projects chosen from more than 450 submissions for the U.S. exhibition at the Venice Biennale.
[News]
Planning Commission approves 10-year Nicetown redevelopment plan
The city Planning Commission has given its official backing to an ambitious 10-year plan to redevelop, market and support residential and commercial development in Nicetown. More »
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Waterfront advocacy group members say Central Delaware Overlay still lacks adequate protection for the riverfront
But the person who oversaw the development of the Master Plan for the Central Delaware seems comfortable. And the top city planner who worked on the overlay says it supports the master plan without being redundant or overstepping the bounds of zoning.
[News]
Sign controls, other zoning code legislation, introduced at city council
A bill containing the sign controls portion of Philadelphia's new zoning code was referred to committee.
[News]
Barnes Materials: extraordinary textures
From Eyes on the Street: I took a spin through the new Barnes yesterday, taking a close look at the extraordinary materials and finishes that adorn Tod Williams and Billie Tsien’s design. Here’s what I saw.
[News]
Registered Community Organization information from PCPC
Philadelphia City Planning Commission package includes important definitions and timeline for civic groups
[Article]
Parks & Recreation Commission finds jewel in Hunting Park
The 87-acre oasis in a North Philadelphia neighborhood has been called out by the City Parks Alliance for its remarkable transformation through a multi-year, $20 million restoration.
[News]
Chinatown bike lane to go sharrow, meetings 5/22 and 5/23
The 10th Street bike lane will likely be removed through Chinatown. In its stead, the Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities says a sharrow will be used from Vine to Filbert.
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Norris Square zoning bill gets favorable recommendation from Council
It remains unclear whether Councilwoman Sánchez intends to block the issuance of use permits to Norris Square Civic Association for the redevelopment of St. Boniface. Another community meeting about the bill will be held next week.
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