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Architecture & Design
‘Bo Bardi-mania’: British artist Isaac Julien returns to Philly ‘entangled’ in a Brazilian architect
The British video artist returns to Philly with his second installation in a year, about the Brazilian modernist who transformed São Paulo.
2 years ago
9 Philly development projects you’ll hear a lot about in 2023
Parkland, apartments, office towers — it’s all happening in Philadelphia this year.
2 years ago
‘Wide and varied’ opinions offered of future of Philly’s Roundhouse during months of public input
Many said they wanted to see the complicated history of the city’s former police headquarters recognized in the site’s next life.
2 years ago
New Calder museum plans revealed for the Parkway
The Calder Gardens will be built along the Parkway in Philadelphia in 2023, pairing Alexander Calder’s famous mobiles with natural landscaping.
2 years ago
Philly’s African American Museum moving to the Ben Franklin Parkway
After 50 years at the corner of 7th and Arch streets, the museum will occupy a portion of the long-vacant historic Family Court building next to the Free Library.
2 years ago
What’s the future of Philly’s iconic Roundhouse? Officials seek community input
The iconic Police Administration Building will soon be vacant. Its future will be informed by a public engagement process expected to stir painful memories of its past.
2 years ago
The nonprofit that maintains the park says there’s been a lot of positive feedback, but people experiencing homelessness feel targeted.
2 years ago
Thousands of people could live at the flood-prone Navy Yard. Will they be safe?
A new plan for the Navy Yard includes thousands of residential units, along with tools to mitigate flooding that include elevating structures and digging a canal.
3 years ago
A new neighborhood could rise at the Navy Yard if a plan comes together
A 611-unit residential development, a new hotel, and more life sciences buildings are in the 20-year blueprint for the Navy Yard in South Philadelphia.
3 years ago
Some are worried it ruins the view, but it’s only temporary, the city says, to accommodate the rush of pandemic-delayed weddings.
3 years ago
Technical and supply chain issued delay Philadelphia City Council’s return to live meetings
The issues range from crawl space wiring to problems with a newly purchased wireless microphone system for councilmembers.
3 years ago
Bad weather and supply chain delays completion of Lucy the Elephant’s makeover
While the nation’s oldest roadside attraction in Margate will be open for tours starting Memorial Day weekend, Lucy will not be seen in her new skin until mid-August.
3 years ago
The design for the sculpture commissioned for the new Philly police headquarters was altered following the 2020 protest over the killing of George Floyd.
3 years ago
Listen 1:45Repairs begin on historic Lawnside house, but more funds are needed
Peter Mott House, built in the 19th Century, now serves as an Underground Railroad museum. Its owner is raising money to perform much-needed repairs and restorations.
3 years ago
Researchers cite widespread lead contamination in water at Philadelphia schools
Parents can now check a map revealing levels of lead contamination in Philadelphia schools, although the District says it “mischaracterizes” the problem.
3 years ago