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The Historic District designation was approved by the Philadelphia Historical Commission for Mt. Airy on July 9, 2021.The planners are hoping with the designation that the Central Mt Airy area will have the protections afforded a historic area.
Rezoning Germantown: The Philadelphia 2035 Project is seeking input
A task force of the West Central Germantown Neighbors is preparing a report that will provide feedback to the city on what zoning decisions WCGN feels will be most beneficial to the residents here. more
Proposed zoning changes for Germantown include a flood zone modification.
2035 Project looks at Mt. Airy, Germantown planning
The entire Central Mount Airy Commercial Historic District will be the subject of the six-week long opportunity for residents to learn about the recommended zoning changes and make comments and suggestions about any future changes. more
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Chestnut Hill Village Apartment presented modified plans to replace their existing, two-story cinder block and brick pool house with a three-story modernization.
Design Review Committee hears plan for pool house, El Limon terrace
While neither required approval from the DRC, the design review did lead to changes recommended by the committee. more
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The park at Germantown and Pelham, next to Malelani’s Café, was created in 2018. There are five pocket parks in Mt. Airy, with a sixth opening this summer in the 7100 block. (Photo by Walt Maguire)
Planned Pedestrian Crossings move ahead in Mt. Airy
While finding parking along Germantown Avenue will always be difficult, it will soon be easier to walk the avenue in Mt. Airy.   more
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Congressman Dwight Evans, State Representative Chris Rabb and Cresheim Village Neighbors coordinator Steve Stroiman assist in the ribbon-cutting, officially opening the bridge to traffic for the first time in over two years.
Allens Lane Bridge reopens
The Allen’s Lane Bridge reopened on June 11. It closed back in May of 2019 due to the poor condition of the deck, superstructure, and substructure, blocking a major route from Lincoln Drive to Germantown Avenue. more
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A Google Earth image shows 6717 Chew Ave., the location for a proposed development that was approved last week by Philadelphia’s Zoning Board of Adjustments.
ZBA approves Chew Ave apartments over objection from neighbors, councilwoman
Despite vast local oppositionand a plan that doesnot conform to existingzoning, the Philadelphia ZoningBoard of Adjustments voted June30 to approve a four-story apartmentbuilding at 6717 ChewAvenue, … more
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The Board said they could not approve a variance without knowing what the intended use would be.
CHCA Board denies variance on 54O W. Moreland
A variance request for subdividing the property at 540 W. Moreland was denied. A variance allowing an existing semi-detached cottage behind 215 E. Evergreen Avenue to be used as a long-term rental property was approved. more
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540 W. Moreland Ave. photographed shortly after it was damaged by fire in February 2019.
DRC denies 540 W. Moreland variance again, hears proposal for pool house at Chestnut Hill Village Apartments
The Chestnut Hill Community Association Design Review Committee meeting on June 15 covered two existing issues and heard preliminary reports on two newer variance requests. more
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Commissioner Jeff Harbison – his last virtual vote in a virtual BOC meeting.
Springfield returns to a new normal in July with livestreamed in-person Board meetings
Springfield Township will resume in-person meetings for all Board of Commissioner and advisory commission meetings beginning July 1, 2021.  But things are not going back to the old “normal.”  more
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Chestnut Hill Business District employs a part-time crew of two: Eugene Hatcher (pictured) and Jonathan Dargan.
Clean streets mean better business
With indoor dining restrictions lifting and summer crowds returning, this is the time of year when the Chestnut Hill Business District puts everything in place for the rest of the year. more
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The park at Germantown and Pelham, next to Malelani’s Café, was created in 2018. There are five pocket parks in Mt. Airy, with a sixth opening this summer in the 7100 block. (Photo by Walt Maguire)
For Mt. Airy BID, a green corridor is a better look for businesses
 Mt. Airy Business Improvement District is responsible for more than two miles of Germantown Avenue, from Cresheim Valley Road to Washington Lane. Starting at Washington Lane, Germantown United CDC takes over for the next few miles. more
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540 W. Moreland is now a large front lawn leading up to the main house. The proposed change would divide it into one lot bordering the street and a lot for the house behind, with a 15-foot-wide driveway connecting that to the street. (Plan from Ruggiero Plante Land Design for Ganos LLC)
LUPZ opposes 540 W. Moreland division plan due to lack of detail
The proposed division of 540 W. Moreland Ave was opposed by the committee on the grounds that it provided no information on plans for the new lot, nor architectural details for restoration of the existing main house. more
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developments in East Mt. Airy. Her new grass roots group, Northwest Community Alliance, aims to help neighbors closest to these developments be better heard by elected officials and community groups. (Photo by Patrick Cobbs)
New community group in Mt. Airy looks to empower residents against tide of development
A new neighborhood group is forming in response to rapid density-oriented real estate development in Mt. Airy clustered along Germantown and Chew Avenues. East Mt. Airy resident, Linda Bell, is … more
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A Google Maps image of the wooded area between Erdenheim Elementary School (above) and Harston’s Hall (below). Owner Brian Halligan is looking to use the land for a 41-unit townhouse development.
Neighbors not happy over Haws Lane townhome plans
The question now is whether it turns into a 107-unit assisted living facility or luxury townhomes.     more
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The house at 121 Pleasant Street was once the home of Joseph Meehan, younger brother to Thomas Meehan. Together, the brothers were among the most influential horticulturalists in 19th Century America.
Conflicting agendas for E. Mt. Airy development, comprising to move forward
On a recent afternoon, Susan Nam considered how a proposed nine-house development in East Mt. Airy and a surprise historic designation for one of the buildings involved could change her life. more
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The DRC heard a preliminary proposal to demolish the two-story building at 8224 Germantown Avenue and replace it with a three-story home with an apartment in the basement. The property was built between 1855 and 1889 by Harriet Detwiler and Caroline C. Hammond. The building next door (left) at 8220, now the Cat Clinic, was built in 1744 as the Detwiler farmhouse and is considered the oldest building in Chestnut Hill.
DRC hears proposals to save one historic building, demolish another
Three zoning issues were presented. These were all initial presentations for DRC guidance, and no decisions were made. more
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A Google Earth image shows 6717 Chew Ave., the location for a proposed development. It’s proximity to the surrounding playground complex has neighbors and local leaders opposed.
Development plans next to Pleasant Playground hinge on pollution at the site
The contested development plans for a 34-unit apartment building next to Pleasant Playground in East Mt. Airy hinge on known pollution at the site and what will eventually be done with it. more
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Developers of the former Sunoco site at 10 Bethlehem Pike received a permit to build an apartment building. The CHCA is preparing an appeal.
10 Bethlehem Pike gets zoning permit, LUPZ reviews process of 30 W. Highland
The LUPZ meeting May 6 reviewed several agenda items, but no decisions were made, pending input from other groups. more
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The Zoning Board of Adjustment scheduled a hearing resumption for 2 p.m., June 23. The neighbors were granted more time to meet with the property owner and his architect in hopes of reaching an agreement. (Laurence McEwen, architect)
ZBA hears 30 W. Highland Ave. proposal, continues hearing for June 23
The hearing resumption is scheduled for 2 p.m., June 23. more
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Community Matters: How a community can best work within the city’s zoning process
The CHCA has one of the most elaborate review processes in the City. Why? Because the process has proven over decades to be effective at improving outcomes. more
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