Zoning News
The following are reprints of recent articles covering zoning matters:
ZCC's Fall Schedule
Matt Golas, PlanPhilly, August 11, 2011
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A Case in Point About Contextual Zoning
JoAnn Greco, PlanPhilly, August 25, 2010
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ZCC Plans Ambitious Fall Schedule for Approving New Code
Fix It Philly, August 11, 2010
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Module 3 Unveiling
Thomas J. Walsh, PlanPhilly, July 14, 2010
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Mayor asks ZCC to “be bold” as third and final module of the draft code is released
FixItPhilly, FixItPhilly, July 14, 2010
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Zoning Code Must Maintain Industrial Chops
Thomas J. Walsh, PlanPhilly, June 10, 2010
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Zoning Module Updates and PIDC Industrial Land Use Report
FixitPhilly, June 9, 2010
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City Howl Help Desk: Help Desk: Construction Zone
City Howl, Philly.com, June 2, 2010
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ZCC Members Transformed Into Change Agents
Matt Golas, Plan Philly, May 12, 2010
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Council approves one-year extension, but draft zoning code is expected this fall
FitItPhilly, May 12, 2010
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Public meetings scheduled for Module 2
FixItPhilly, April 14, 2010
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New zoning districts and uses proposed
FixItPhilly, April 14, 2010
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Public involvement guidelines re development proposed; Civic Design Review introduced
FixItPhilly, April 14, 2010
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Zoning Commission takes an ax to city's district system
Tom Walsh, PlanPhilly, April 14, 2010
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The zoning reform efforts of three cities
Tom Walsh, PlanPhilly, April 12, 2010
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Zoning Issues Arise in a Squirrely Situation
City Howl Help Desk, Daily News, April 7, 2010
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Helping cities go [zoning] Code Green
Mark Brakeman, University City Review, March 24, 2010
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Forum looks at ongoing efforts to make zoning and building codes green
FixItPhilly, March 19, 2010
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ZCC responds favorably to principles for involving the public in project review
FixItPhilly, March 10, 2010
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Public reaction to draft chapters 1 and 2 more positive than negative; ZCC members focus on details
FixItPhilly, March 10, 2010
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Zoning code work in high speed mode
Thomas J. Walsh, PlanPhilly, March 10, 2010
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New draft of Zoning Code gets an airing
Mark Brakeman, University City Review, March 3, 2010
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Report on public input released
FixItPhilly, February 19, 2010
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Draft procedures for the new zoning code aim to fix how things get done in Philadelphia
FixItPhilly, February 17, 2010
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ZCC plowing through Module 1
Thomas J. Walsh, PlanPhilly, February 17, 2010
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ZCC discusses zoning reform with Philadelphia real estate think tank
Jeff Blumenthal, Philadelphia Business Journal, January 27, 2010
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Zoning Code Commission poised for heavy start to 2010
Thomas J. Walsh, PlanPhilly, January 13, 2010
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Consultants ask for feedback on draft procedures; recommend more decision-making authority for L&I and PCPC
FixItPhilly, January 13, 2010
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ZCC begins arduous task of fine-tuning draft
Matt Golas, PlanPhilly, November 18, 2009
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Zoning Code Commission adopts modified recommendations for new code; the role of public input remains a question
FixItPhilly, November 18, 2009
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Zoning Reform Commission unveils suggestions to 3rd & 4th Districts
Nicole Contosta , University City Review, October 28, 2009
There wasn’t an empty seat in the community room of 3901 Market St., last Thursday, October 22nd. That’s when Eva Gladstein, the Executive Director of the Zoning Commission, Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell, city officials, representatives from the Powelton Village, Walnut Hill and Garden Court Community Associations as well other residents assembled for a Zoning Reform Workshop.
Read morePedestrian-friendly Miami 21 zoning code approved
Charles Rabin, The Miami Herald, October 22, 2009
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ZCC debates zoning recommendations for public input
FixItPhilly, October 14, 2009
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ZCC starts tackling most critical zoning redo issues
Matt Golas, PlanPhilly, October 14, 2009
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Zoning Code progress report Wednesday night
PlanPhilly, October 7, 2009
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Miami 21 finally gets approval of City Commission
Andres Viglucci and Charles Rabin, The Miami Herald, September 5, 2009
Miami 21, the controversial rezoning plan that aims to transform a car-crazed city into a pedestrian-friendly metropolis, finally won the approval of the City Commission.
Read moreDenver’s Revamped Zoning Code Could Set Precedent
David Hill, The Architectural Record, August 14, 2009
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Surprising vote kills Miami 21 zoning overhaul
Charles Rabin, The Miami Herald, August 7, 2009
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Zoning Code Re-write is About to Shift Gears
Thomas J. Walsh, PlanPhilly, July 8, 2009
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Zoning Code Commission Weighs in on Best Practices
FixItPhilly, July 8, 2009
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What is the future of industrial lands in Philadelphia?
FixItPhilly, June 10, 2009
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ZCC Selects Phase II Consultant Team
FixItPhilly, June 10, 2009
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Zoning Code must maintain industrial chops
Thomas J. Walsh, PlanPhilly, June 10, 2009
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Council helps build a better waterfront
Editorial, The Philadelphia Daily News, June 5, 2009
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Message on Zoning in Philadelphia: Simplify
FixItPhilly, May 13, 2009
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On the Horizon: Coherent Planning, Zoning
Alan Jaffe & Thomas J. Walsh, Philadelphia Daily News, April 28, 2009
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Zoning Reform: The Code Commission Issues Interim Report
Mark Ueland, AIA, The Chestnut Hill Local, April 23, 2009
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ZCC Reacts to Code Assessment
FixItPhilly, April 8, 2009
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What Do Philadelphians Want Most from the Zoning Code Commission?
FixItPhilly, March 24, 2009
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What Do the Experts Say About Philadelphia’s Existing Zoning Code?
FixItPhilly, March 13, 2009
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Phase I Civic Engagement Process Ends with Input from the 2nd District: Give the Public More Say, Strengthen Neighborhoods!
FixItPhilly, March 12, 2009
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Commentary: Speed up the Permit Process
Mark Ueland, AIA, The Chestnut Hill Local, March 5, 2009
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West Philadelphians Voice their Opinions on Zoning Code Reform
Mark Brakeman, University City Review, March 4, 2009
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Redevelopment and Public Input are Key Issues in the 4th and 9th Districts
FixItPhilly, March 4, 2009
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100 Participants in the 3rd District Call for a Fair and Efficient Zoning Process
FixItPhilly, February 24, 2009
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Designing a New Delaware Riverfront
Hayden Mitman, Fishtown Star, February 19, 2009
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Top Priorities for the 5th District: Protect Neighborhoods, Encourage Redevelopment, and Improve Process
FixItPhilly, February 19, 2009
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Experts and Public Agree on Zoning Priorities
FixItPhilly, February 11, 2009
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ZCC Grapples With Big Zoning Issues: Variances and Civic Input
FixItPhilly, February 11, 2009
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A Clean Break Explores Sustainable Prefab Dwellings
September 25, 2008
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La Comisión de Planeación (The Planning Commission)
Impacto Latin Newspaper, June 19, 2008
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Zoning Code Commission Seeks Executive Director
May 19, 2008
ZCC Executive Director Job Description
Read moreNew Urbanism
Maryanna S. Phinn , LifeStyle Magazine (Online), March 4, 2008
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Zoning Reform: Cleaning the Air
Mark Ueland, AIA, The Chestnut Hill Local, February 25, 2008
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Zoning Reform: Restoring Philadelphia’s Rivers and Watersheds
Mark Ueland, AIA, The Chestnut Hill Local, January 24, 2008
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Mayor Nutter Appoints New Members To Zoning Code Commission And City Planning Commission
January 18, 2008
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Commentary: Zoning Reform--A glimpse of the future
Mark Ueland, AIA, The Chestnut Hill Local, November 29, 2007
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"Citizen's Agenda: Planning and Zoning"
Great Expectations: Citizens Voices on Philadelphia's Future, November 25, 2007
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Changing Skyline: He puts the "urban" back in New Urbanism
Philadelphia Inquirer, November 8, 2007
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Commentary: Time to Get Onboard with Zoning Reform
Mark Ueland, AIA, The Chestnut Hill Local, October 25, 2007
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Zoning Can Shape the City
Philadelphia Inquirer, October 7, 2007
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Zoning and Planning Ideas from Elsewhere
Philadelphia Inquirer, October 7, 2007
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Changing skyline: City planners left in dark
Philadelphia Inquirer, September 20, 2007
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City planning a top priority, Nutter says
Philadelphia Inquirer, September 19, 2007
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Sobering words as zoning reform gets underway
Philadelphia Inquirer, August 4, 2007
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Development as a rigged game
Philadelphia Inquirer, May 10, 2007
Citizens at forums all over the city indicated great concern about how planning, zoning and development decisions in Philadelphia seem scattershot and subject to political influence.
Read moreZoning in on an Important Ballot Question
May 7, 2007
Letter to the Editor by Rose Gray, Vice President for Community & Economic Development, Asociacion Puertorriquenos en Marcha (APM) & Alisa Orduna Sneed, Executive Director The Partnership CDC
Read moreVote por el bien del vecindario (Vote for the good of the neighborhood)
Al Dia, May 7, 2007
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Sí, a ordenar Filadelfia (Yes, to organizing Philadelphia)
Al Dia, May 7, 2007
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City says it can learn zoning from Chicago
Philadelphia Business Journal, May 4, 2007
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A chance to fix the city’s broken zoning code
Philadelphia Inquirer, May 3, 2007
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City zoning code is out of date
NORTHEAST TIMES, April 12, 2007
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A Developing Situation. Philadelphia can feel like an obstacle course to those looking to build.
Josh Cornfield, Metro, April 9, 2007
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Zoned Out
Philadelphia City Paper, February 14, 2007
In May, voters will have a chance to change development oversight.
Read moreFix the No-Zone
Daily News, February 8, 2007
HERE'S a no-brainer: Do we want a modern city that is smartly planned and designed for the benefit of all, or a provincial backwater that gets built on favors, closed-door...
Read moreA great city needs a better plan
Philadelphia Inquirer, February 7, 2007
Philadelphia can start curing one of its worst habits tomorrow.
Read moreVote 'yes' on zoning reform
Rick Sauer and Bill Reddish, Daily News, February 2, 2007
THEY CALL it Billy Penn's Curse, claiming that our pro sports teams have been hexed because we created special zoning that allows office buildings to rise taller than our founder's hat on City Hall.
Read moreZoning In On Philadelphia's Code
Joseph A. Slobodzian, Inquirer, January 8, 2007
The new Planning Commission chief will seek public input as she tackles an overhaul of the city’s byzantine regulations.
Read moreA MILLION STORIES IN THE CITY. HOW MANY ZONED? Time to rewrite the City's 'Da Vinci Code' of Development
Daily News, December 14, 2006
WE LOVE our city in all its broken, messy glory.
Read moreEditorial: A roadblock to growth
Philadelphia Inquirer, December 13, 2006
Philadelphia's Byzantine, bloated zoning code is as simple as making the decision that it's finally time to fix it.
Read morePhila. takes a step toward updating its zoning
Patrick Kerkstra, Philadelphia Inquirer, December 7, 2006
Philadelphia's Eisenhower-era development blueprint came in for a beating at City Hall yesterday as developers, urban planners and civic activists described it as an obsolete, quirky and cumbersome system that stifles growth and allows for little to no big-picture planning.
Read moreMove for new zoning code
Mark McDonald, Daily News, December 7, 2006
After several hours of City Council testimony yesterday, the city's 44-year-old zoning code was a battered, bloody mess.
Read moreDevelopmentally Disabled
Philadelphia Weekly, July 19, 2006
The city needs a plan—desperately.
Read moreCity's Zoning Code Trapped in a Time Warp
Editorial by Jeremy Nowak, Inquirer, October 6, 2005
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