News Archives
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
6558 Lawnton Street Zoning Update
May 23, 2019 — Kudos to all those who contributed to our successful visit to the Zoning Board yesterday to oppose the proposed development of 6558 Lawnton Street. We were able to keep the developer from building on a very steep slope. His intent was to utilize a common driveway to which he had no legal access. In addition […] read more