What: Institutions, developers and City representatives will discuss plans for developments around Logan Square. From the expansion of historic buildings, to the reuse of others, to the development of long-vacant lots major changes are underway on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
When: 4 p.m. Thursday, June 10
Where: Ballroom of the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia, One Logan Square
Who: • Dennis Wint, President and CEO of The Franklin Institute, on expansion plans
• Ahmad S. Corbitt, Director, New York Office, Church of Latter Day Saints, on the new Mormon Temple planned for the
1700 block of Vine Street
• James Pearlstein, founder and President, Pearl Properties, on the development of The Granary
• David Schaaf, Director of the Urban Design Division, Philadelphia City Planning Commission, on the future of Family Court
• Paul R. Levy, Executive Director of CPDC, on renovations to Sister Cities Park
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