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What We're Reading: Week of September 14, 2020
Here's what we're reading this week about the projects, people and policies driving local development: Inquirer: After the Sixer’s...
Oct 2, 2020


Essay: Thank our last pandemic for the subway tiles and pedestal sink in your bathroom
A little more than a century ago, American families were asking some of the same questions we are asking today as they faced the influenza..
Apr 20, 2020


REPORT: The State of University City (2017)
This latest edition of University City District's annual publication illustrates University City’s status as an engine of remarkable...
Jan 10, 2017
Zoning Changes Proposed in Council Bill 161003
The zoning changes proposed in Council Bill 161003, a 40 page bill with a range of proposed changes, are summarized below. Read Council...
Jan 3, 2017

In The News: Planning Commission supports 36 changes to zoning code
2016’s final meeting of the Planning Commission centered on a year end zoning reform omnibus bill introduced by Councilman William...
Dec 17, 2016

In The News: Tax-law change passes, with uncertain impact on Philly commercial property deals
City Council has approved changes to Philadelphia's real estate transfer tax law that could add millions to public coffers, while...
Dec 13, 2016

New: Philadelphia Demolitions & New Construction Map, 2003-2016
The City of Philadelphia Office of Innovation and Technology GIS Services Group, using data from the Department of Licenses and...
Oct 29, 2016

Hornstein: How to rebuild Philadelphia’s public education system from the ground up
Spoiler alert: This is a positive story about public education in Philadelphia. It is a story of communities coming together to support...
Sep 9, 2016

Development Workshop: In the News
NewsWorks Essay | By David Feldman, Development Workshop Executive Director | August 5, 2016 When civic boosters promote the benefits of...
Aug 9, 2016

June 21: Workshop Meeting Agenda
Introductions Approval of Minutes of the May 10, 2016 meeting Jeff Hornstein, Deputy City Controller: Public Schools Initiative Allen...
Jun 21, 2016