Enviropundit: Green Building Blog

Update on Philly's Building Codes

Philadelphia's outdated Zoning Code has been a subject of much discussion lately, and several separate groups of civic leaders and sustainable development advocates have been meeting to discuss how to get the city on the right path to reform on this topic. I would like to invite you to take part in a panel discussion and forum where we hope to reach consensus on a plan of action to move the Zoning reform movement into high gear.

The meeting to discuss Development and Zoning Reform will be held on Monday, May 22nd. The meeting begins at 7PM at PALUMBO RECREATION CENTER, 10th & Fitzwater Streets. I hope to see you there. If you would like to give a presentation on this matter, please call 215.413.0376 or reply to this email for more information.
Invited participants include:

- Janet Milkman, President & CEO, 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania
- Inga Saffron, Architecture critic for the Philadelphia Inquirer
- Bruce Schimmel, editor emeritus for the City Paper
- Carolyn Wallis, Director, Redevelopment Programs, Penn Environmental Council
- Lorna Rosenberg, Local Outreach, DVGBC – Delaware Green Building Council
- Leanne Krueger-Braneky, Director, Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia
- Christine Knapp, Outreach Coordinator, Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future
- Spencer Finch, Urban Engineers, Inc.
- Robert Diemer, Director of Programs, DVGBC – Delaware Green Building Council
- Brett Mandel, Executive Director, Philadelphia Forward
- Gary J. Jastrzab, Strategic Planning and Policy Division Director, PCPC
- Beth Miller, Executive Director, Community Design Collaborative
- George L. Claflen, Jr., FAIA, Claflen Associates & Design Advocacy Group
- Karen L. Black, May 8 Consulting, Inc.
- Vernon Anastasio, Bella Vista United Neighborhood Association

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