Here's what we're reading this week about the projects, people and policies driving local development:
PICA: Overtime a challenge for Kenney admin
1/5/2017, Claudia Vargas
The city’s overtime charges are higher than expected with increased costs, but the fund balance is expected to increase due to higher revenue than projected
1/12/2017, Elizabeth Greenspan
With a recent increase of super tall buildings (over 1,000 ft.), critics call for the revision of zoning regulations created in 1916 in order to preserve the NYC skyline.
Philly joining private-led initiative to reduce commercial building energy use 50% by 2030
1/18/2017, Catalina Jaramillo
Philadelphia joins other cities nationwide in 2030 District, an initiative to reduce commercial building energy usage by 50% by 2030. This initiative will help increase long-term sustainability as well as save dollars.