01/26/2010 |
Mayor’s Office
At a press conference January 25, Mayor Nutter and Deputy Mayor Alan Greenberger released the report Philadelphia’s Development Permit Review Process: Recommendations for Reform, aimed at making the city’s development process less confusing, time consuming and unpredictable for customers. The report spells out each step of the development process and recommends improvements for a quicker and more efficient process. Click here to view the full report. View the Mayor’s press release.
01/10/2010 |
Sponsored by BIA and the When We Fix It Coalition
Join us at a breakfast forum to examine the high cost of building homes in Philadelphia and how modular construction may make more investment in the city’s neighborhoods possible. Contact info@fixitphilly.org. Date: March 23, 2010
Time: 8 am to 10 am, breakfast
Location: Downtown Club, 6th & Chestnut, Public Ledger Building, 11th Floor
03/04/2010 |
ZCC Public Outreach
The ZCC organized four community outreach sessions to gather feedback on proposed administrative procedures in draft chapters 1 and 2 of the new zoning. Eleven key changes were presented for discussion. Participants were asked whether they think the changes would improve the code and if there are issues that still need attention. New requirements for use variances, design review, non-conforming uses, and public notice generated the most interest. Read more
02/19/2010 |
Special Workshops
The final report from the Common Ground for Building Our City workshops puts forth eight principles for the ZCC to consider as it determines how the public fits into the project review process. Details about public participation were left out of the draft administrative procedures released February 17, so that the ZCC could review the report. The commission agreed to explain whether or not any recommendations are incorporated into the new zoning code and why. Each principle reflects the points of common ground that emerged from discussions on key topics, along with an account of where tensions remain and recommended actions to put the principles into practice. Read more
02/17/2010 |
ZCC Regular Session
Consultants presented an overview of draft chapters 1 and 2 of the new code (module 1 on general provisions and administration) and highlighted key changes to existing procedures. Community outreach conducted last year showed that what the public wants most from zoning reform is for the ZCC to fix the process. While most cities tackle administration last, providing a fair and efficient zoning approval process is fundamental to reform in Philadelphia. By releasing these sections first, consultants are allowing time for ZCC discussion and public feedback on the most critical issues. Civic engagement on these chapters begins February 23 in West Philadelphia. Comments from commission members are due February 26. Read more
