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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
6738 Pechin St Proposal
September 2, 2020 — Proposal to divide one property deed into two to construction two new attached single-family units. Seeking minimum width variances. To be discussed at Sept 8th meeting. read more
5001 Umbria Street Proposal
September 2, 2020 — Two refusals for this proposed multi-family household (178 families) new construction, combining 3 property lines. Community discussion during September 8th meeting. read more
531 Livezey St Seeking Variance
September 1, 2020 — Residence seeking variance on lot size restrictions for new addition. To be discussed during September 8th meeting. read more
4649 Umbria St Given Historic Designation
August 14, 2020 — The Philadelphia Historical Commission gave 4649 Umbria Street an historic designation, postponing its demolition. read more
SEPTA Public Hearing for the new Wissahickon Transit Center
February 26, 2020 — SEPTA holds an Open House at the Gustine Recreation Center to update the public on the plans for the Wissahickon Transit Center. read more
ZBA Denies 331 Fountain St. Reconsideration
February 19, 2020 — Yesterday the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) denied developer Barry Sable’s proposed eight-home development at 331 Fountain St. The Board accepted our representation that there was no hardship to building six homes by right, and that there would be serious traffic issues due to the location and configuration of the proposed project. Our attorney did […] read more
Special Meeting on February 11th
February 10, 2020 — The RPCA will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, February 11, at the 5th District Police Station beginning at 7PM. We will discuss and vote on a revised development proposal regarding 331 Fountain Street. Please join us! read more