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Planning Commission will Consider Master Plan for Central Delaware on March 6

Planning Commission will Consider Master Plan for Central Delaware on March 6

March 6 will be a big day for the Delaware Waterfront: The City Planning Commission will consider adopting the Master Plan for the Central Delaware.

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Remediate I-95, Society Hill sidewalks, nature and design at Washington Avenue Green, reprieve for six Catholic elementary schools

Remediate I-95, Society Hill sidewalks, nature and design at Washington Avenue Green, reprieve for six Catholic elementary schools
  • Inga Saffron on I-95 removal and mitigation
  • Curb project in Society Hill could be on hold for another year
  • Impressions of Washington Avenue Green
  • Six city Catholic elementary schools slated to close will remain open
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    State-funded improvements coming to Pleasant Hill Park

    State-funded improvements coming to Pleasant Hill Park

    East Torresdale’s Pleasant Hill Park gets $318,000 from the state to improve the park’s public amenities and increase accessibility to the river.

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    City Hall station work, Council talks jobs and revenue, Nutter promises more resources to fight crime, North Central NID opponents organize, beautifying Holme Circle

    City Hall station work, Council talks jobs and revenue, Nutter promises more resources to fight crime, North Central NID opponents organize, beautifying Holme Circle
  • SEPTA funds some improvements to City Hall station
  • City Council kicks off 2012 with jobs and revenue bills
  • Nutter goes all out on gun crimes
  • Temple area NID opponents organize
  • Plans to beautify Holme Circle
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    Holy Family’s proposal for Liddonfield site has broad community support

    Holy Family’s proposal for Liddonfield site has broad community support

    The Philadelphia Housing Authority has 20 proposals for the former Liddonfield Homes site, but neighbors largely support a proposal from Holy Family University to redevelop the 32-acre parcel.

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    Master Plan for the Central Delaware wins AIA award

    Master Plan for the Central Delaware wins AIA award

    The Master Plan for the Central Delaware won a 2012 Institute Honor Award for Regional and Urban Design from the American Institute of Architects.

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    Future for Liddonfield Homes site still uncertain

    Future for Liddonfield Homes site still uncertain

    Since the Liddonfield Homes were demolished early last year, the future of the 32-acre site in Upper Holmesburg remains uncertain and contested.

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    Ground broken at Ramp Playground for new playing fields

    Ground broken at Ramp Playground for new playing fields

    Holmesburg’s Ramp Playground is getting overhauled this winter thanks to a partnership project between Father Judge High School, Department of Parks & Recreation, and District Councilwoman Krajewski’s office.

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    Lardner’s Point Park construction begins, Occupy offered limited permit, Duffy String Band preps, PECO substation reuse

    Lardner’s Point Park construction begins, Occupy offered limited permit, Duffy String Band preps, PECO substation reuse
  • Ground broken for Lardner’s Point Park
  • Occupy Philly offered daytime permit for Thomas Paine Plaza
  • Duffy String Band keeps it in the family
  • PECO substation at 6th and Federal renovation?
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    Rivage reimagined, new owners for Olympia, redevelopment on Chestnut Street, Mayfair playground rebuilt, Foxwoods denied

    Rivage reimagined, new owners for Olympia, redevelopment on Chestnut Street, Mayfair playground rebuilt, Foxwoods denied
  • Renewal schemes for Rivage site in East Falls
  • USS Olympia has four possible new owners
  • Stirrings at 1122-24 Chestnut Street
  • Mayfair rebuilds its playground
  • Foxwoods license appeal denied
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