Weekly Update March 16 – 23

Planning Commission Introduces Draft Zoning for Central Delaware Waterfront

Overlay zoning controls were presented by the Planning Commission this week.  The Commission expects the draft will be inserted into the new zoning code scheduled to take effect August 22 this year.

The entire Central Delaware Waterfront will be subject to the overlay’s provisions on building height, and form and design. The minimum building height is 25 ft., and maximum is 100 ft.  The draft code provides for a “waiver” on building height limits that will allow the Commission to grant exceptions for buildings over 100 ft. without requiring a variance from the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

The purpose of the overlay is “to connect the public and neighborhoods to the waterfront, promote sound economic development, support diverse, walkable neighborhoods, and preserve and renew historic and natural resources.”

 

See:  http://planphilly.com/planning-commission-introduces-draft-central-delaware-zoning-overlay

Weekly Update March 2-9

Planning Commission adopts Central Delaware Master Plan

 In an unanimous decision, the Philadelphia Planning Commission adopted the Master Plan for the Central Delaware Waterfront.  The Plan  seeks to reunite the city and the waterfront with linked parks and city streets.  “We’re thrilled,” said Matt Ruben, chairman of the Central Delaware Advocacy Group.  Adopted plans must be considered by any city governing body making a decision on the waterfront.

See:  http://planphilly.com/planning-commission-adopts-central-delaware-master-plan

Master Plan for the Central Delaware receives prestigious award from the American Institute of Architects

The Master Plan for the Central Delaware is a 2012 recipient of the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Honor Award, the profession’s highest recognition of work that demonstrates excellence in architecture and urban design. Selected from over 700 total submissions, 27 recipients from around the world will be honored at the AIA 2012 National Convention and Design Exposition in Washington, D.C. on May 18.