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Located at the terminus of the Lehigh Avenue Viaduct along the Delaware River, this 200 acres of underutilized post-industrial property presents an incredible opportunity for redevelopment of some
Project would sit on 27 acres next to Delaware River in Kensington at Beach Street and Schirra Drive.
Only one building remains of the once world-famous Cramps Shipyard, and it’s about to be torn down.

The revitalization on North Broad Street is being held back by the Divine Lorraine’s blighting dead weight. But yesterday Mayor Nutter announced the city’s renewed commitment to “transform” the historic, but neglected, apartment/hotel at the intersection of Broad and Fairmount

Planners say a greener street with improved lighting at the underpass could better link Fishtown to the waterfront and PennTreaty Park. Some neighbors are concerned that too many trees could take up too many parking spaces. A compromise is in the works.

He also talks to PlanPhilly about the challenges of representing such a diverse district, keeping revitalized neighborhoods affordable for long-time residents, zoning legislation tied to single projects and waterfront development.

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