Liacouras Walk, just east of North Broad Street | Photo: Unigo.com
- This summer Temple University will begin a $2 million pilot project for major campus-wide landscaping plan set to be announced in coming weeks, reports The Temple News. According to architect Margaret Carney, the plan will focus on walkways: standardizing their design, assisting wayfaring, and allowing for stormwater management.
- NewsWorks looks at the seven Philadelphia winners for the 2015 Knight Cities Challenge, supporting those projects that are “attracting talented people, expanding economic opportunity and creating a culture of civic engagement.” With a combined budget of over $1.6 million, the ventures include a stoop for South Philly, a conservation tool kit in Roxborough, voting and language assistance, and much landscaping.
- West Philly Local shares a petition in support of the zoning changes necessary for developer Guy Laren’s plans to renovate a 114-year-old Frank Furness church building at 47th & Kingsessing that would allow its reuse by two area pre-schools.
- The South 9th Street Italian Market, billed as “the oldest continuously operated outdoor market in the country,” turns 100 this year. The Passyunk Postpreviews some of this year’s “Cent’anni” celebrations.
About the author
Stephen Currall recently received his BA in history from Arcadia University. Before beginning doctoral studies, he is pursuing his interest in local history, specifically just how Philadelphians engage their vibrant past. Besides skimming through 18th century letters, Steve is also interested in music and travel.
