Open space and commercial leasing
Sometimes, an owner of a commercial property will end up being in a situation in which a fair amount of space on their property has become open. This can be seen in what has happened with the building that the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority is headquartered in.
Bill proposes rezoning for Drexel University development
Two years ago, at Powelton Ave. and 38th St. in Philadelphia, Charles Drew Elementary School was closed, and late last year on the same 14-acre property, University City High School was closed. Now Drexel University, in its continued expansion, could develop the property for mixed use, according to a bill recently introduced by Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell.
Roxborough residents oppose town house plans
The basic conflict between those who want to preserve and those who want to erect anew is age-old in real estate. Historical architecture can hearken back through time and enrich a community's culture, while economic circumstances can also demand new enterprises and a change in scenery.
