Dec. 4, 2009
By Thomas J. Walsh
For PlanPhilly
Formal workshops between civic associations, CDCs, developers, city planners and members of the Zoning Code Commission will take place in January, backed by the Philadelphia chapter of the American Institute of Architects and with funding expected from the William Penn Foundation. FULL STORY HERE.
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.
Oct. 29, 2009
By Thomas J. Walsh
For PlanPhilly
With the public input phase of the Zoning Code Commission’s efforts to re-write the city’s antiquated zoning code well underway, architects, architecture critics and at least one developer took time Thursday to examine one possible aspect of the new code. It’s an idea that has been gaining momentum as well as a bit of controversy: a new Design Review Committee that would be a part of the city’s Planning Commission.
A Friday afternoon in the park, August 2009.
Photos copyright 2009, Thomas J. Walsh
Aug. 28, 2009
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.
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