Tag: demolition
Developer filing suit over City Council vote to block sale of affordable rentals in University City
The owner of an affordable rental project in University City wants to sell the property, and is going to court over a just-passed City Council bill to ban the sale.
2 years ago
Legislation to halt demolitions in NW Philly could bring court challenge
Councilmember Cindy Bass wants to put a six-month moratorium on most building demolitions in her district. The move may be unprecedented.
2 years ago
West Philly community pickets church demo by Boys Latin charter
A former Catholic church at 63rd and Callowhill could meet the wrecking ball as the Boys Latin charter school seeks to clear the way for a new recreation area.
3 years ago
Demolition in Philly dropped by half in 2020 — Is that a good thing?
The finding cheers preservationists but forecasts a possible slowdown in development in the city heading in 2021.
3 years ago
For his show “After the Fall,” installation artist John Schlesinger wrapped neon tubing around concrete debris and reclaimed chicken wire windows.
3 years ago
City Council is making it harder to demolish buildings in 6 historic Philly neighborhoods
A bill expected to pass City Council aims to stem demolitions of historic buildings.
4 years ago
19th Street Baptist pulls demolition permit for landmark church
The historic 19th Street Baptist Church designed by Frank Furness may soon be demolished.
5 years ago
Philadelphia demolitions hit record high in 2018
Private developers filed for more than 500 new demolition permits in 2018, bolstered by a strong real estate market and weak historic protections.
5 years ago
Demolition ‘crisis’ gets taskforce’s attention
After 18 months, the Historic Preservation Task Force released its final recommendations including ideas to incentivize preservation and encourage citizen engagement.
5 years ago
New partnership makes way for affordable housing in Wilmington
Vacant houses in Wilmington were demolished Monday to make way for affordable housing for first-time homeowners.
6 years ago