Economic development

Infill Philadelphia: Boldness called for

Posted by TJW on November 04, 2009
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Nov. 4, 2009

By Thomas J. Walsh
For PlanPhilly

David Belt, at Community Design Collaborative; Oct. 30, 2009

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

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Foxwoods ordered back to riverfront

Posted by TJW on August 29, 2009
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Aug. 28, 2009FoxwoodsWorst

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.

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