Nov. 4, 2009
By Thomas J. Walsh
For PlanPhilly

David Belt, at Community Design Collaborative; Oct. 30, 2009
“Just do it” and “easier to ask forgiveness than to ask permission” were the orders of the day from David Belt, the provocative guest speaker and designer from Brooklyn. Teams focused on schemes for Kensington and Chinatown, where plans are a couple years away.
FULL STORY AND PHOTOS HERE
Tags: Design review, Development, Economic development, Industrial re-use, Infrastructure, Neighborhoods, Planning and zoning
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on August 29, 2009
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Aug. 28, 2009
By Thomas J. Walsh
For PlanPhilly
HARRISBURG – The troubled Foxwoods Philadelphia Casino, if it ever does open its doors, will do so on Columbus Boulevard, state officials mandated on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board convened to hear a petition from Foxwoods for a two-year extension of its gaming license, which it ultimately granted, with what could be rather strict conditions.
FULL STORY HERE.
Tags: Development, Economic development, Gaming and casinos, Planning and zoning