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January 18, 2012
It was the commission's 11th meeting and the first in 2012. Chair Nancy Goldenberg began the session by announcing that the group would be focusing on safety and security for the public portion of the meeting.
December 30, 2011
Beginning Tuesday Dec. 20 and running through this week, we highlighted reporting by Steve Ujifusa (SS United States), Jared Brey (zoning), Anthony Campisi (transportation), JoAnn Greco (design, architecture and public space), Patrick Kerkstra (property tax delinquency, school closings), Kellie Patrick Gates (planning and the waterfront), Alan Jaffe (preservation), Amy Z. Quinn (Newsworks/Northwest Philadelphia), and PhiladelphiaNeighborhoods interns Kara Savidge and Christine Fisher (Philadelphia Housing Authority auctions, Mantua, Parkside and Philadelphia 2035).
December 8, 2011
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October 24, 2011
An August earthquake damaged mortar joints, toppled spires ansd cracked flying buttresses. The 10-year restoration could push as high as $100 million.
October 18, 2011
Philadelphia City Planning Commission tackles a monster agenda that gives a nod to legacy and long-term planning. And don't forget the striking of streets.
October 12, 2011
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October 5, 2011
Avenue of the Arts lighting plan for North Philadelphia renewal is approved. Commission also checks off on ordinance calling for new "green" cogeneration facility at Northeast Water Pollution Control Plant.
August 3, 2011
The original Northeast High School, then Thomas A. Edison High and finally Julia de Burgos Middle School until 2003, the structure is under agreement of sale for $600,000 to Mosaic Development Partners LLC
May 19, 2011
Commissioner Mike DiBerardinis details consolidation of departments and potential for organized recreational activities on 16 miles of East and West Fairmount Park including the Wissahickon.
May 13, 2011
My first interaction with the new SEPTA railcars proved to be a good one. Smooth ride, great access, automated announcements you can understand. With photos and video
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