In Norris Square

Even though we've been covering development in Philadelphia for well over a decade, we must confess that sometimes, occasionally, every so often, we get something wrong. There are but a small handful of examples, but here's one, just for fun. Back in 2018, we brought you to the 2100 block

It's often taken for granted in Philadelphia that opposition from the local neighborhood association and city councilmember is sufficient to kill any proposed development project in need of a zoning variance from the Zoning Board of Adjustment. But a recent successful appeal regarding a vacant lot near Norris Square serves