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Northwest residents boo changes to ‘steep slope’ zoning code, RCO rules debated
- Tuesday, June 7, 2016
- By Max Marin
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In a public hearing Monday, community organizers from neighborhoods in Northwest Philadelphia expressed unanimous disapproval of the City Planning Commission’s proposed changes to the “steep slope” provisions in the zoning code,…
Commission approves new zoning maps for Chinatown North, west Market Street, Roxborough
- Thursday, October 22, 2015
- By Jared Brey
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The area surrounding the Reading Viaduct, which is slowly being converted into an elevated park, is preparing for an influx of development interest. On Tuesday, the Planning Commission recommended approval of…
Rezonings pending to bolster Roxborough’s commercial corridors
- Friday, October 9, 2015
- By Jared Brey
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- Ridge and Roxborough avenues, Philadelphia PA
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Roxborough lost its years-long battle against a drive-through Wendy’s on the neighborhood’s main commercial drag at Ridge and Roxborough avenues this summer. But it’s hoping to win the war. Last week,…
Roxborough residents watch Wendy's restaurant rise at historic neighborhood site
- Wednesday, July 8, 2015
- By Emily Brooks
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- Ridge and Roxoborough avenues, Philadelphia, PA.
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The corner of Ridge and Roxoborough avenues has been in question since December 2012, when the historic Bunting House, located at 5901 Ridge Ave., was razed in the face of community…
Historic recognition won't save Roxborough house from demolition
- Wednesday, June 24, 2015
- By Alan Jaffe
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- 145-147 Sumac St., Philadelphia, PA.
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A Roxborough house that has had a demolition notice on the front door for more than a month was recommended for historic designation earlier this month. The Philadelphia Historical Commission's…
Multi-pronged battle ahead for group of neighbors trying to save historic Wissahickon house
- Tuesday, June 2, 2015
- By Alan Jaffe
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- 145 Sumac Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
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Neighbors are fervently trying to save a distinctive 1880s twin house in Roxborough from demolition, but they are waging difficult battles on several fronts. A demolition permit is posted on the…
Brains behind Spruce Street Harbor to take on vacant 'pocket park' along Ridge Avenue
- Tuesday, May 26, 2015
- By Alan Jaffe
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- 6170-72 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia, Pa.
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A proposed green space in the midst of the Roxborough business district took a step toward the light on Thursday night. At an informal community meeting, longtime and new residents of…
Former blighted Rochelle Ave. property on road to recovery
- Monday, February 2, 2015
- By Alan Jaffe
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- 5101 Rochelle Ave., Philadelphia, Pa.
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A Philadelphia court has denied a petition from the Wissahickon Interested Citizen's Association to appoint a conservator for what had been a rundown former pizza shop building in Roxborough. Common Pleas…
Community relieved by new plans to rehabilitate historic Green Lane property
- Wednesday, January 14, 2015
- By Emily Brooks
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- 365 Green Lane, Philadelphia, Pa.
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Applause broke out at the Central Roxborough Civic Association meeting on Thursday evening when Roger Ross — a lifelong Roxborough resident and new owner of 365 Green Lane — took to…
Roxborough property owner faces conservatorship battle over once-neglected pizza shop
- Monday, January 12, 2015
- By Alan Jaffe
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- 5101 Rochelle Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa.
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The dangerous conditions that resulted in Licenses & Inspections violations have been repaired. Delinquent taxes have been paid. And the owner of the property at 5101 Rochelle Avenue in Roxborough said…
Neighbors win struggle with developer over historic Roxborough property
- Wednesday, December 24, 2014
- By Emily Brooks
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- 365 Green Lane, Philadelphia, Pa.
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After a 12-month battle, members of the Roxborough community and neighbors of 365 Green Lane are breathing a little easier as they head into 2015. The historic property has been mired…
Planning Commission hears about Central Roxborough conservation district
- Wednesday, November 19, 2014
- By Matt Golas
- 0 COMMENTS
On Tuesday, the Philadelphia City Planning Commission approved the creation of the Central Roxborough Neighborhood Conservation Overlay, just the second neighborhood in Philadelphia to have regulations protecting its small-town character. The ordinance…
Rare neighborhood-development overlay proposed for Roxborough
- Tuesday, November 18, 2014
- By Alan Jaffe
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Legislation that would make Central Roxborough just the second neighborhood in Philadelphia to have regulations protecting its small-town character will be introduced in City Council on Dec. 2. While not as…
The draft Lower Northwest District Plan public review period has started
- Friday, October 24, 2014
- By (PlanPhilly)
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The DRAFT Lower Northwest District Plan is now available for public review. It can be accessed here. It is a large file, so please have patience. The Planning Commission…
Roxborough curb-cut controversy riles community group
- Wednesday, October 1, 2014
- By Alan Jaffe
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- 119 and 121 Sumac St., Philadelphia. Pa.
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It all comes down to a curb cut and a paved-over yard, but this story is really about how things get done in the city of Philadelphia. On a steep block…
"Protect our character!" Lower Northwest District Plan taking shape
- Wednesday, August 20, 2014
- By Kellie Patrick Gates
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Community participants tell planners they want to sustain open space and housing styles and density, fill in the gap in the Schuylkill Trail, focus commercial development and move a transit center.…
Court overturns ZBA ban on proposed Roxborough Wendy's drive-thru
- Monday, August 11, 2014
- By Matthew Grady
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- Ridge and Roxborough Avenues, Philadelphia, P.
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After an appeal, a fast-food restaurant won the highly-contested right to include a drive-thru in their Roxborough building plans. In June, attorneys for developers Anthony and Frank Giovannone presented an appeal…
Councilman Jones under 'bizarre' eminent-domain fire in Germany Hill development lawsuit
- Monday, July 28, 2014
- By Alan Jaffe
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- Germany Hill, Philadelphia, Pa.
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A developer's nine-year attempt to construct housing on a strip of green space in Roxborough has devolved into a court battle over how much the city may have to pay for…
Explain that Term: Unconstitutional Taking
- Monday, July 14, 2014
- By Jared Brey
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Claudia Vargas has an interesting story in The Inquirer about a property owner who’s claiming that he’s entitled to compensation from the city, because the city hasn’t paved an access road…
In Lower Northwest Philadelphia, a different kind of vacancy
- Thursday, June 12, 2014
- By Kellie Patrick Gates
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- Lower Northwest Philadelphia
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In rural Shawmont Valley, the empty spaces aren't abandoned houses or factories, but former agricultural land. The Lower Northwest District Plan will look at preservation. Other issues in the district that…
