News Archives
Updates to the Ridge Avenue Neighborhoods Overlay District
May 23, 2024 — Legislation for the Ridge Ave Neighborhoods Overlay District will be introduced in Philadelphia City Council in June with the goal of addressing development concerns raised by Civic members throughout Roxborough. read more
Ridge Avenue Neighborhoods Overlay District Meeting
April 11, 2024 — On April 11th, 2024, the Roxborough Development Corporation is holding a public meeting to discuss the proposed Ridge Avenue Neighborhoods Overlay District. read more
Bill #210389 Adds New Regulations for Excavation Work in the City
January 5, 2023 — wners of existing homes from damage caused by developers building adjacent to their homes. read more
Manayunk Main St. Historic District Flood Guide
March 8, 2022 — This report from July 2020 reviews the floodplain at the base of Manayunk and the history of severe flooding along Main Street. read more
6515 Ridge Avenue Civic Design Review
December 14, 2021 — The community voices concerns at Ridge Park's December meeting about the new by-right project at 6515 Ridge Avenue, hosting 100-units and 40-parking spaces. read more
Roxborough is attracting a flood of developers, renters, and home buyers
April 7, 2021 — A feature in the Inquirer states that Roxborough is outpacing the city as a whole in percentage growth of residents and numbers of new housing units. The number of rental units in the 19128 zip code is growing the fastest. read more
Our September 8th Virtual Meeting
September 10, 2020 — Several zoning presentations were voted on during Ridge Park's first meeting post-COVID-19. read more
209-211 Delmar St Proposal
September 3, 2020 — The proposed project is a 23-unit townhome development with 51 off-street, accessory parking spaces. To be discussed at September 8th meeting. read more