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Pennsport: Hospital Redevelopment Draws Mixed Reactions from Neighbors

April 10, 2014

An art-deco brick tower rises over Pennsport, a silent witness to the rapid growth of the surrounding neighborhood. As new housing goes up on what seems to be every corner, Mount Sinai Hospital sits empty.

Kensington: The Economics of Property Development Eliminates Many Residents

December 6, 2012

https://vimeo.com/54823752 Though homeownership is believed to be able to reduce crime and transform neighborhoods, the economic reality of housing in Kensington makes the goal of homeownership difficult for many to achieve. Nick Huynh, 43, is

Mantua: Fourth-Generation Artist Brings Color to the Community

October 28, 2012

Rebecca Rose is a fourth-generation artist who is following in her family’s footsteps in the hope of adding a splash of color to Mantua. With a degree in art and education, Rose has taken over

Hunting Park: Planning and Development May Help the Future

April 24, 2012

https://vimeo.com/40912126] The development of Philadelphia seems to be well underway under the careful guidance of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission. Despite the many changes that have occurred in Hunting Park, the commission has a lot

Hunting Park: Renovations Bring New Possibilities to Neighborhood

January 25, 2012

Residents are difficult to find outside in Hunting Park during the winter months. Even right after school lets out, the athletic fields remain empty, and the enormous gazebo that acts as a focal point for