Philadelphia now has long-range plans for future development within the Central and University/Southwest districts. The city planning commission adopted both comprehensive plans at its Tuesday (June 11) meeting.
From now on, the plans will have to be considered when the planning commission or other entities make decisions regarding these areas.
In response to comment from community groups, individuals and organizations, some changes were made to both plans since the drafts were first presented, but the main goals and concepts remain the same.
The Central District plan stretches river to river in the area roughly bounded by Girard Avenue in the north, Washington Avenue in the south. It calls for revitalizing civic spaces in Center City, encouraging more development along Ridge Avenue and North Broad Street in West Callowhill, and drawing the surrounding Chinatown neighborhood in closer around Franklin Square, and making pedestrian improvements there. Read more here…
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