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May 23, 2012

From Eyes on the Street: Ever wonder what the Parkway looked like in its earliest years? What the art museum looked like when it was under construction? Here’s an aerial peek from the 1920s.

May 22, 2012

From Eyes on the Street: What will the impact of Actual Value Initiative be? And if the administration can’t answer that question sufficiently, should the city wait one year?

May 17, 2012

The 10th Street bike lane will likely be removed through Chinatown. In its stead, the Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities says a sharrow will be used from Vine to Filbert.

May 17, 2012

From Eyes on the Street: I took a spin through the new Barnes yesterday, taking a close look at the extraordinary materials and finishes that adorn Tod Williams and Billie Tsien’s design. Here’s what I saw.

May 12, 2012

From Eyes on the Street: The Historical Commission granted Penn permission to demolish a historically designated building at 40th and Pine, but held off on its decision about the Episcopal Cathedral’s request to demolish two brownstones at 38th and Chestnut.

May 10, 2012

From Eyes on the Street: Will the Historical Commission grant Penn permission to demolish a designated building at 40th and Pine on Friday? Penn is making the case for a preservation hardship that is complicated by interrelated zoning and historic preservation issues, and delicate relations with its West Philly neighbors.

May 8, 2012

Starting this week, Eyes on the Street Editor Ashley Hahn is taking a long, leisurely stroll down the Parkway exploring recent projects, with a peek into the future and the past along the Parkway.

May 8, 2012

Sister Cities Park will open on Thursday May 10, a year after construction began. The new park is a heavily programmed space aimed at drawing more people to the Parkway. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s inside.

 
It is going to be amazing, that is for sure. Hopefully there will be many who will enjoy it for... read more

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May 3, 2012

From Eyes on the Street: The South Street Bridge’s light towers shifted color for morning commuters on Thursday.

May 1, 2012

In Part 2 of this cycling edition of Multi-modal with MOTU, Eyes on the Street cruises Center City’s bike infrastructure seeking answers about the challenges of adding bike lanes to an intimate grid, the ripple-effects of bike lanes, and the overall thinking behind MOTU’s approach. [Read Part 1 here.]

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