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Philadelphia City Council Approves Plan to Revamp Entertainment District Along Delaware River Watershed

Official:Approving the Plan of Development for a Commercial Entertainment District in the area generally bounded by Delaware Avenue, Shackamaxon Street (extended), the Delaware River and Ellen Street (extended).

Sponsor: Councilmember Ramos

Introduced: May 24, 2007

: Committee on Rules

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No one voted on this bill

This bill was introduced in the 2004–2007 Council term and when that term ran out. The public record shows no committee vote and no floor vote at any stage, so no member of Council ever went on record for or against it.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill approves a plan to create a commercial entertainment district in a specific area of Philadelphia, bounded by Delaware Avenue and the Delaware River. The district would allow for applications for permits and development. This change will affect businesses and residents in the designated area.

What This Bill Does

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Approves a plan to create a Commercial Entertainment District in a specific area of Philadelphia, bounded by Delaware Avenue, Shackamaxon Street (extended), the Delaware River, and Ellen Street (extended).
Allows applications for permits and development in the designated area.
The plan, as approved by the Philadelphia City Planning Commission on May 22, 2007, is set forth in Exhibit “A” on file with the Chief Clerk’s Office.
The ordinance takes effect immediately.