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NEIGHBORHOODS:

 

Angora

Cobbs Creek and Mill Creek

Haddington

Mantua

Overbrook 

East Parkside and West Parkside

Powelton

University City

Wynnefield

 


UPDATES

The Neighborhood Plan by Walnut Hill, September 2007

PlanPhilly Notebook: Matthew Bergheiser Named New Executive Director of University City District

University City District Statement of Community Benefit

Market Street Revitalization Project

Baltimore Avenue Pedestrian Lighting Survey

Lancaster Avenue streetscape improvements

University City District report, September 2008

Click here to request to have your block part of a Fall Community Cleanup!

Baltimore Avenue public art project (Daily Pennsylvanian)

West Powelton/Saunders Park Neighborhood Plan 

 

 

STORIES

The Woodlands, then and now

 

 

COUNCIL DISTRICTS:

(3) Jannie Blackwell; (4) Curtis Jones, Jr.

 


RESOURCES:

http://www.overbrookparkcivicassoc.org/
http://www.parksidehistoric.com/company.htm
http://www.thepartnershipcdc.org/

Cobbs Creek
Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cobbs_Creek 
Cira Centre
After opening in 2005, Cira Centre became the first new construction tower built in Philadelphia since 1992.
The Palestra
Website:www.pennathletics.com
Make Your Mark: Draft of Lower Lancaster Revitalization Plan released

Lower Lancaster Avenue neighbors have been collaborating on “Make Your Mark,” a collaborative community-driven planning process since 2011. People’s Emergency Center recently released the draft revitalization plan, and the public is invited to comment on it between now and May 23.

 

Historical Commission grants Penn hardship, tables demo case for Episcopal Cathedral

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.

Multi-modal with MOTU: Biking about, Part 1

Ever wondered just how a bike lane is installed, pedestrian plazas get built, or a greenway takes shape? I recently rode around the city with two planners in the Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities and lived to write about it. Come along with Eyes on the Street for the first in a series we’re calling Multi-modal with MOTU. [Part 1 of 2]

 

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Philadelphia Parks & Recreation ǀ Love Your Park Week
May 12, 2012 (All day) - May 19, 2012 (All day)
Ale & Arts Trolley Adventure: Dock Street Brewing Company
November 17, 2011 - 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Parks and Recreation Commission meeting 11/16/11
November 16, 2011 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ale & Arts Trolley Adventure: Yards Brewing Company
November 3, 2011 - 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Ale & Arts Trolley Adventure: Dock Street Brewing Company
October 27, 2011 - 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Final presentation of The Civic Goals and Urban Design Strategies for the 40th Street Corridor.
October 25, 2011 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ale & Arts Trolley Adventure: Yards Brewing Company
October 13, 2011 - 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Ale & Arts Trolley Adventure: Dock Street Brewing Company
September 29, 2011 - 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Ale & Arts Trolley Adventure: Yards Brewing Company
September 15, 2011 - 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Ale & Arts Trolley Adventure: Dock Street Brewing Company
August 25, 2011 - 5:30pm - 8:00pm
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