Master Plan for the Central Delaware Waterfront

2011 Master Plan for the Central Delaware Cut Philadelphia's Waterfront Short

Waterfront views and large parcels of vacant land should be a good urban revitalization in a growing city like Philadelphia, but the Central Delaware waterfront has fallen short of expectations.

March 26, 2019 - Philadelphia Inquirer

Controversy Over Proposed Zoning Changes for Philly's Delaware Waterfront

Along comes a developer, wanting to build something that doesn't conform to a 2013 plan, with the support of the local councilmember, and local stakeholders aren't happy.

June 25, 2017 - PlanPhilly

Does a Newly-Approved Project Violate Philly's New Waterfront Master Plan?

A proposed waterfront apartment building received final approval from Philadelphia's Historical Commission last week, disappointing waterfront advocates and preservationists who claim its design violates the city's new waterfront master plan.

August 15, 2012 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

New Plan Seeks to Reunite Philly With Its Waterfront

Despite last minute wrangling, the Philadelphia City Planning Commission unanimously adopted the Master Plan for the Central Delaware Waterfront on Tuesday, with the promise of creating new recreational and green space and spurring economic growth.

March 8, 2012 - Plan Philly

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