Philly Built

Philly Prognosis for 2025 with Daniel Pearson

January 8th, 2025  |  39 mins 11 secs

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We welcome Daniel Pearson from the Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial board to discuss whether 2025 will be a happy new year for Chinatown, Philly’s Public Schools, SEPTA, the District Attorney and the current leadership of the city’s Democratic Party.

FDR Park: Past, Present and Future

December 18th, 2024  |  45 mins 44 secs

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We talk zoning, greening, growing and building in and around FDR park with real estate guru and Packer Park community leader Barbara Capozzi.

Thanksgiving Leftovers: The FOOD Episode!

December 4th, 2024  |  40 mins 25 secs

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On this special episode, Vern and Producer Joe go through all the great food recommendations they’ve received from guests in the first two seasons of Philly Built.

The One About Corruption w/ author Brett Mandel

November 19th, 2024  |  43 mins 9 secs

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Author Brett Mandell joins Philly Built to explore Philadelphia's culture of government corruption in his book: Philadelphia, Corrupt and Consenting: A City's Struggle Against an Epithet.

Vision Zero with Chris Gale of the Bicycle Coalition of Philadelphia

November 7th, 2024  |  47 mins 12 secs

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Chris Gale, Executive Director of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, joins us to talk about Vision Zero Philly, a road infrastructure and engineering plan to ensure cars, bikes and pedestrians safely coexist on the streets of Philadelphia.

Everything You Wanted To Know About Voting In Philly But Were Afraid To Ask

October 22nd, 2024  |  53 mins 32 secs

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Welcome to Season 4 of Philly Built!

Why Philly's Summer Of 2026 Should Be On Your Radar Now

March 27th, 2024  |  49 mins 33 secs

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On the third season finale, we dive deep into the plans, parties and neighborhood programs being developed for the Summer of 2026 -- when Philadelphia takes center stage for the FIFA World Cup, the MLB All-Star Game and America's 250th birthday celebration.

Carla Robinson and the Power of Hyperlocal Media

February 27th, 2024  |  51 mins 41 secs

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We examine the power of neighborhood-based media with the Chestnut Hill Local's Carla Robinson, as we discuss Septa train cuts, dirty water supply and a phantom zoning RCO in Northwest Philadelphia.

Philly Zoning Mailbag

February 7th, 2024  |  46 mins 55 secs

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We open the email inbox at phillyzoning.com to tackle your questions about zoning, affordable housing, community opposition and much more!

What To Expect When You're Expecting Cherelle Parker w/ Leigh Whitaker

January 17th, 2024  |  45 mins 47 secs

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On this episode, we get into what to expect when you’re expecting Cherelle Parker as Philadelphia’s 100th mayor with Government Relations pro and member of Mayor Parker’s transition team, Leigh Whitaker.

Samantha Melamed and the crumbling city

December 20th, 2023  |  39 mins 49 secs

Journalist Samantha Melamed joins us to discuss the people and the policies behind her Philadelphia Inquirer series, Crumbling City, which examines how residents are physically impacted by reckless and chaotic in-fill neighborhood development.

Debbie Wei of Asian Americans United

December 13th, 2023  |  45 mins 59 secs

Debbie Wei of Asian Americans United joins us to discuss why she’s fighting the 76ers’ proposal for a new basketball arena on East Market Street — and what she’d like to see there instead — on the 3rd season premiere of the Philly Built podcast.

Coming Soon: Philly Built Season 3!

December 6th, 2023  |  3 mins 1 sec

Philly Built is launching its third season on December 13, 2023!

The Food Episode!

August 14th, 2023  |  40 mins 25 secs

On this special episode, Vern and Producer Joe go through all the great food recommendations they’ve received from guests in the first two seasons of Philly Built.

Inga Saffron's Philly

June 14th, 2023  |  42 mins 36 secs

On the podcast's 2nd season finale, Pulitzer Prize winner & 2023 Guggenheim Fellow Inga Saffron joins us. The architecture critic for the Philadelphia Inquirer talks about the "tragedy" of Washington Avenue planning, the future of the Roundhouse, her choices for the best & worst in real estate development & where she bikes for her favorite pork sandwich.

Chris Fetfatzes and Philly's restaurant industry

June 7th, 2023  |  36 mins 1 sec

On this new episode of Philly Built, we dive into the tragedies, thrills & theatre of the city’s restaurant industry through the eyes and experiences of one of Philly’s hottest young restaurateurs: Chris Fetfatzes of the Hawthorne Restaurant Group (Hawthorne’s Cafe, Pivot Coffee, Wine Dive, Quick Sips, Sonny’s Cocktail Joint, Tio Flores, Grace & Proper).