In South Philly, neighbors celebrated a move toward increased community and sustainability with a November 23rd ribbon cutting ceremony for the Andrew Jackson School Rooftop Garden at 1213 S. 12th St. in Passyunk Square. This comes on the heels of plans for another rooftop garden at a different public school

Back in April, we visited the 2400 block of South Street and noted that construction on the first phase of the 2400 South project from Toll Brothers was finally underway. At that time, the first run of condos, located on South Street itself, were in the process of being framed out.

We've had pop-up gardens temporarily beautify vacant Center City lots, and the Christmas Holiday Christmas Village near City Hall has become a popular fixture. Now, a new pop-up holiday treat is set to debut on the waterfront.

One way to animate public space while we carry out the planning process designed

At the end of October, Philly Cupcake closed their doors at 20th & South after less than a year in the space. We were obviously very disappointed to see the South Street West business close its doors, especially considering the success the corridor has had in the last few years.

Over two years ago, we first brought 1201 S. 21st St. to your attention. At that time, we complained that the building was an eyesore, and hoped that the owners would either sell it or fix it up. Six months later, we learned that the owners were indeed working to

A one-off development on an alley-sized street in Passyunk Square is an example of how development is spreading in the neighborhood.

Developers with plans to transform a garage at 1203 S. Clarion St. into a three-story single family home received a vote of non-opposition from the Passyunk Square Civic Association earlier

For years, the old 26th Precinct Police Station stood blighted on the corner of Trenton & Dauphin. The number of years this architectural gem sat vacant worried preservationists, who feared that it might eventually be lost. Thankfully, the building was purchased and restored last year, maintaining the existence of one

Carl Dranoff has staked the claim as the developer de rigueur on South Broad Street in recent years. Symphony House brought a tower of new condos and a new theater to the mix. 777 South Broad brought a bevy of new rental apartments and tasty Indian food. Southstar Lofts is

We probably make it up to the Temple area once every month or two, both to check in on the development going on in the area and to enjoy an inexpensive and delicious food truck lunch. Yesterday, after we polished off a tasty crepe, we were exploring near 17th &

Along Frankford Avenue, redevelopment has been filling in parcels one by one like dominoes, as each new project seems to feed into the next. Johnny Brenda's was a pioneer, anchoring Frankford Avenue at a hallmark location where it hits Girard. A few years ago, the opening of Frankford Hall heralded the beginning