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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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    School closing announcements today, green-thumb lawyers, urban design jitters, and salty water

    School closing announcements today, green-thumb lawyers, urban design jitters, and salty water
  • School closing recommendations come today
  • Legal help for community gardens
  • Can Americans get behind bold urban design?
  • Salting roads and sidewalks to de-ice affects watershed health
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    Zoning overlays, school closings, Delaware River waterfront plan published, Tastykake factory conversion

    Zoning overlays, school closings, Delaware River waterfront plan published, Tastykake factory conversion
  • Several neighborhood zoning overlays could remain until remapping
  • Spot zoning in North Delaware overlay
  • School closings/consolidation recommendations will drop 11/2
  • Delaware River waterfront plan is finished
  • Tastykake factory redevelopment moving forward
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    PennDOT opens rebuilt Holme Avenue Bridge

    PennDOT opens rebuilt Holme Avenue Bridge

    PennDOT keeps its word and opened the reconstructed Holme Avenue Bridge ahead of schedule.

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    PennDOT rebuilds Holme Avenue Bridge ahead of schedule

    PennDOT rebuilds Holme Avenue Bridge ahead of schedule

    Bringing relief to Holme Circle traffic nightmares, PennDOT announced it hopes work to the Holme Avenue Bridge will be finished next month.

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