Here's what we're reading this week about the projects, people and policies driving local development:
Plan Philly: Labor leaders, city officials spar outside Council chambers
Jake Blumgart, December 13, 2018
After supposedly agreeing to amendments to Councilwoman Blackwell’s smoke damper inspection bill, Sheet Metal Workers pulled a surprise push for passage of the original bill by Council before their winter recess.
Inquirer: Did Philadelphia make a terrible mistake getting rid of the Chestnut Street Transitway?
Inga Saffron, December 13, 2018
Would bringing back the Chestnut Street Transitway reduce traffic congestion and improve bus speeds in Center City?
Inga Saffron, December 13, 2018
As the Historic Preservation Task Force completes its final public meeting, Inga Saffron offers a first summary of suggestions from the process.
Press Release, December 13, 2018
The original LOOP program has helped thousands of low-income homeowners remain in their homes. Now Council is proposing lowering the percentage of tax increase that would trigger LOOP, enabling approximately 3,000 more households to participate.
Plan Philly: Kenney’s ‘Rebuild’ breaks ground on first playground
Malcolm Burnley, December 14, 2018
Mayor Kenney broke ground on the first playground renovation to be funded using ReBuild bonds.
Plan Philly: Provident Mutual building sale on hold, endangering planned West Philly health campu
Jake Blumgart, December 13, 2018
Before recessing for winter break, City Council put a hold on the City’s sale of 4601 Market Street, leaving the future of the site’s reuse up in the air