Official:Amending Chapter 14-516 of the Philadelphia Zoning Code, entitled “West Overlay District,” all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Blackwell
Introduced: April 4, 2019
Signed: June 20, 2019
: Committee on Rules
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill amends the Philadelphia Zoning Code to support a large-scale development project called Schuylkill Yards in West Philadelphia, allowing for increased density and specific amenities such as public spaces, sustainable buildings, and retail space.
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