Philadelphia Council Introduces Mixed-Use Zoning Bill Amid New Development Plans
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Updated Oct 21
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What happened
Kenyatta Johnson introduced legislation on September 24 to allow midsized mixed-use development in Philadelphia. Separately, a partnership involving Veasey and Trove Capital is proposing a 68-unit, five-story apartment building for a surface parking lot on South Broad Street. This project includes 44 covered parking spaces and over 2,500 square feet of commercial space.
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Why it matters
The proposed building is currently on a site zoned for single-family rowhouses. Johnson's legislation aims to allow mixed-use development, which could change the regulatory environment for future commercial and residential projects in Philadelphia.
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Who's involved
- PhiladelphiaThe city where the development and legislative action is taking place.
- Kenyatta JohnsonCity Council President who introduced the mixed-use development legislation.
- VeaseyArtist who partnered with Trove Capital on the proposed apartment building.
- Philadelphia City CouncilThe legislative body of Philadelphia that must process the new zoning legislation.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- City Council must consider new mixed-use development legislationThe City Council must consider new legislation allowing midsized mixed-use development.Already happening
- Mixed-use development legislation may require Mayor Parker's reviewMixed-use development legislation may require Mayor Parker's reviewPossible
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The entities involved
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Philadelphia
largest city in Pennsylvania, United States
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Kenyatta Johnson
American politician
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