Monthly Archives: November 2013

Zoning permit debated in Philadelphia parking garage project

On behalf of Kaplin Stewart Meloff Reiter & Stein, P.C. posted in Land Use & Zoning on Nov 28, 2013.

A proposed apartment complex and parking garage in Fitler Square has been the subject of debate recently here in Philadelphia. The One Riverside project, which will house 147 apartments, was just approved for a zoning permit and a floor-area bonus for its proposed underground parking garage. The problem is that the parking garage is not completely underground, and some argue that it does not meet the requirements for the bonus.

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Proposed Philadelphia development will update rail yard

On behalf of Kaplin Stewart Meloff Reiter & Stein, P.C. posted in Development on Nov 26, 2013.

Large development projects can often present many challenges. However, once a project is completed, it is often a boon to the local area. One such development project is being considered in Philadelphia right now for the 30th Street Station. While it is only in the proposal stage right now, the project has the potential to improve car and pedestrian access to the area as well as add more commercial space.

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One city’s ‘chili’ reception could mean a hot deal for Philly, p2

On behalf of Kaplin Stewart Meloff Reiter & Stein, P.C. posted in Development on Nov 18, 2013.

Philadelphia Councilman at-Large Jim Kenney recently invited a company to relocate here, prompted as much by his dedication to the public interest as his dedication to his cheesesteaks. The company manufactures the very hot, in all senses of the word, Sriracha sauce, and it is in the midst of a court battle with its home city.

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One city’s ‘chili’ reception could mean a hot deal for Philly

On behalf of Kaplin Stewart Meloff Reiter & Stein, P.C. posted in Development on Nov 16, 2013.

If city officials are worried about attracting new businesses, especially new manufacturers, to Philadelphia, they should be relieved to know that Councilman at-Large Jim Kenney has a hot prospect: the company that manufactures Sriracha sauce, the extremely popular chili sauce. The company has run into trouble in its current location, and Kenney believes that relocating to Philly would solve everyone’s problems.

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Sandy taught us region must change land use approach to survive p3

On behalf of Kaplin Stewart Meloff Reiter & Stein, P.C. posted in Land Use & Zoning on Nov 12, 2013.

We are continuing our discussion of the recommendations made by the Urban Land Institute in its recent report, “After Sandy: Advancing Strategies for Long-term Resilience and Adaptability.” The recommendations are broken out into four major categories. We have been going through the land use recommendations.

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Sandy taught us region must change land use approach to survive p2

On behalf of Kaplin Stewart Meloff Reiter & Stein, P.C. posted in Land Use & Zoning on Nov 10, 2013.

Earlier this year, the Urban Land Institute assembled a panel of experts to look at how Philadelphia, New York City and New Jersey were doing with post-Hurricane Sandy recovery. The local ULI councils from the region asked for the help. They knew that the multiple plans and processes underway could be more synergistic and, perhaps, more efficient — even with the regional Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Task Force in place.

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L&I takes criticism from all sides in June 5 building collapse

On behalf of Kaplin Stewart Meloff Reiter & Stein, P.C. posted in Construction on Nov 1, 2013.

The collapse of the Salvation Army store on June 5 has put the Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections smack in the middle of the controversy. In the last week, department officials have heard from the contractor whose firm was responsible for demolition at the site as well as Mayor Michael Nutter.

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