Official:To amend the Institutional Development District Master Plan of the University of Pennsylvania, by allowing for the complete renovation of the Mellon Building located at 3457-59 Walnut Street.
Sponsor: Councilmember Blackwell
Introduced: March 26, 2015
Signed: June 18, 2015
: Committee on Rules
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill allows for a major renovation of the Mellon Building at 3457-59 Walnut Street in University City, adding 51,442 square feet to be used as a single cohesive academic center.
Add your view and see how other readers lean. One vote per person.
to cast your vote
Temple University's Border Gets Major Zoning Overhaul as City Approves New Construction Projects
150145 · Signed Into Law · 2015
City Seeks Approval to Purchase School District Properties, Sell to Economic Development Agency for $35 Million Profit
140485 · Signed Into Law · 2014
Penn to Break Ground on New Perry World House Building Along Bustling Locust Walk Section
140338 · Signed Into Law · 2014
University of Pennsylvania Plans Huge New Construction Projects at 461 University Avenue and 3300 Chestnut Street
130378 · Signed Into Law · 2013
Temple University Plans New Science Building and Parking Garage Near Main Campus
110768 · Signed Into Law · 2011
Philadelphia Tightens Real Estate Tax Exemption Rules, Requires More Detailed Property Documentation
150144 · Signed Into Law · 2015
Woodland Avenue Gets New Business District Allowing Sidewalk Vendors with Special Licensing Rules
150439-A · Signed Into Law · 2015
City Seeks Millions in Federal Grants to Boost Affordable Housing and Fight Blight Across Philadelphia Neighborhoods
150466-A · Signed Into Law · 2015
Land Use & Zoning
Philadelphia City Planning Commission
Housing
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022
Philadelphia Overview
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022
Every City Council bill since 2000, summarized in plain English.