Councilman Johnson introduced two bills to push Broad and Washington Lincoln Square project forward

Just after receiving positive feedback from the community at a South of South Neighborhood Association meeting this week, the Lincoln Square developers are receiving some more positive news. In order for the project to move forward at Broad and Washington,

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Quick Hits: Sparkling renovated temple; Kenyatta vs. Ori; CHOP’s plans vs. bike lane

Hidden City checks in on a stunning, nine-year renovation of a former Lutheran church into the Preah Buddah Rangsey Temple at 6th and Ritner. Check out their cool slideshow here, along with a good story about the changing face of that

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Two Washington Avenue mixed-use projects closer to rezoning approval

For two Washington Avenue mixed-use developments to move forward, they both need approval from city council for the rezoning of the parcels of land. Earlier this week, that process became one step closer to reality with a city council committee

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ZBA votes in favor of Blatstein’s 32-story Broad and Washington project, then takes back decision

UPDATE: Councilman Kenyatta Johnson has introduced a bill calling for a moratorium on construction at Broad and Washington. More from Philly mag. ____ Despite all of the opposition surrounding Bart Blatstein’s Broad and Washington project, the development received approval for the necessary

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ZBA needs more time to think about Blatstein’s Broad and Washington plans

On Wednesday, April 27, Bart Blatstein presented his Broad and Washington plans for a 32-story tower with a rooftop village and above-ground parking for 600 to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. From the start, there has been quite a bit of negativity surrounding

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