Society Hill hotel tower that sparked backlash moves ahead

Walt D’Alessio, the head of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and Philadelphia Industrial Development Corp., died at his home at the age of 90.

Developer Anthony Fullard has access to the site, but hasn’t been selected to purchase the property from the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation.

Amid ongoing concerns over gentrification, one community org wants residents to help shape the future of Kensington properties.