{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Philly Built","home_page_url":"https://phillybuilt.fireside.fm","feed_url":"https://phillybuilt.fireside.fm/json","description":"Philly Built is a new podcast — premiering this spring — hosted by Vern Anastasio, zoning and land use attorney, and the author of phillyzoning.com, Philly’s premiere zoning information website.\r\n\r\nOn Philly Built, we’ll be talking with the folks on the front line of Philly’s great re-build: Planners, developers, elected officials, and the community leaders at the center of it all. ","_fireside":{"subtitle":"Building and re-building Philly, one lot at a time.","pubdate":"2024-11-19T17:00:00.000-05:00","explicit":false,"copyright":"2024 by PhillyZoning.com","owner":"PhillyZoning.com","image":"https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/4/477d0a05-da88-4f73-bb8f-e4a0a5c6c9b0/cover.jpg?v=2"},"items":[{"id":"52dc3511-b2dd-4440-80f3-d00dade339e9","title":"The One About Corruption w/ author Brett Mandel","url":"https://phillybuilt.fireside.fm/24","content_text":"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.\n\nPhilly Built is brought to you by PhillyZoning.com. ","content_html":"

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.

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Philly Built is brought to you by PhillyZoning.com.

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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.

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Philly Built is brought to you by PhillyZoning.com.

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On the Philly Built Season 4 premiere, we talk about everything that makes our general election work in Philly with Democratic Committeeperson Sarah Anton and Ben Geffen, Senior Attorney at the Public Interest Law Center.

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Philly Built is brough to you by PhillyZoning.com.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

","summary":"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. ","date_published":"2024-01-17T15:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/477d0a05-da88-4f73-bb8f-e4a0a5c6c9b0/56221278-8941-42b7-bfaa-075835965859.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":87937696,"duration_in_seconds":2747}]},{"id":"a54b1694-a13a-4bd0-9f12-ea33690ab3b0","title":"Samantha Melamed and the crumbling city","url":"https://phillybuilt.fireside.fm/17","content_text":"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. ","content_html":"

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.

","summary":"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. ","date_published":"2023-12-20T13:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/477d0a05-da88-4f73-bb8f-e4a0a5c6c9b0/a54b1694-a13a-4bd0-9f12-ea33690ab3b0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":76473911,"duration_in_seconds":2389}]},{"id":"57469ebd-ca16-4eec-b7be-1c8b8dc0de14","title":"Debbie Wei of Asian Americans United","url":"https://phillybuilt.fireside.fm/16","content_text":"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. ","content_html":"

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.

","summary":"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. ","date_published":"2023-12-13T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/477d0a05-da88-4f73-bb8f-e4a0a5c6c9b0/57469ebd-ca16-4eec-b7be-1c8b8dc0de14.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":88318875,"duration_in_seconds":2759}]},{"id":"92f4e1f2-b519-41cd-a536-e250216481b4","title":"Coming Soon: Philly Built Season 3!","url":"https://phillybuilt.fireside.fm/15","content_text":"Philly Built is launching its third season on December 13, 2023! Listen in as host Vern Anastasio and Producer Joe talk about what to expect. ","content_html":"

Philly Built is launching its third season on December 13, 2023! Listen in as host Vern Anastasio and Producer Joe talk about what to expect.

","summary":"Philly Built is launching its third season on December 13, 2023! ","date_published":"2023-12-06T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/477d0a05-da88-4f73-bb8f-e4a0a5c6c9b0/92f4e1f2-b519-41cd-a536-e250216481b4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4356932,"duration_in_seconds":181}]},{"id":"e8746f57-31be-4e85-b57b-3616a29a4998","title":"The Food Episode!","url":"https://phillybuilt.fireside.fm/14","content_text":"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.\n\nFor those looking to investigate further, here’s where our guests recommended:\n\nMaria Quinones-Sanchez: Tierra Colombiana · Harrowgate Plaza Shopping Center · Isla Verde Philly\n\nDena Driscoll: Mighty Bread\n\nJob Itzkowitz: Little Pete’s @ The Philadelphian\n\nOscar Beisert: La Colombe Fishtown\n\nMark Squilla: Ristorante Pesto\n\nInga Saffron: Porco’s · a.kitchen\n\nJamie Gauthier: Abyssinia Bar And Restaurant\n\nChris Fetfatzes: Steak 48 · Dominic’s (SJ) · Joseph Leonard (NYC)\n\nAli Perelman: Banh Mi & Bottles · The Good King & Le Caveau · Kalaya\n\nVictor Fiorillo: Upper Darby Strip Malls · Villa Di Roma · Clam Tavern (Clifton Heights)· H Mart\n\nLauren Vidas: Zahav · Suraya · Kalaya\n\nIrfan Raza: Little Sicily II\n\nJudith Robinson: Maxwell’s Caribbean · South\n\nJoey Sweeney: Bloomsday · Sang Key Peking Duck House · Mish Mish\n\nPhilly Built is brought to you by PhillyZoning.com. Got a question about zoning in Philly? Hit us up!","content_html":"

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.

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For those looking to investigate further, here’s where our guests recommended:

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Maria Quinones-Sanchez: Tierra Colombiana · Harrowgate Plaza Shopping Center · Isla Verde Philly

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Dena Driscoll: Mighty Bread

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Job Itzkowitz: Little Pete’s @ The Philadelphian

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Oscar Beisert: La Colombe Fishtown

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Mark Squilla: Ristorante Pesto

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Inga Saffron: Porco’s · a.kitchen

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Jamie Gauthier: Abyssinia Bar And Restaurant

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Chris Fetfatzes: Steak 48 · Dominic’s (SJ) · Joseph Leonard (NYC)

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Ali Perelman: Banh Mi & Bottles · The Good King & Le Caveau · Kalaya

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Victor Fiorillo: Upper Darby Strip Malls · Villa Di Roma · Clam Tavern (Clifton Heights)· H Mart

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Lauren Vidas: Zahav · Suraya · Kalaya

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Irfan Raza: Little Sicily II

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Judith Robinson: Maxwell’s Caribbean · South

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Joey Sweeney: Bloomsday · Sang Key Peking Duck House · Mish Mish

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Philly Built is brought to you by PhillyZoning.com. Got a question about zoning in Philly? Hit us up!

","summary":"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.","date_published":"2023-08-14T15:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/477d0a05-da88-4f73-bb8f-e4a0a5c6c9b0/e8746f57-31be-4e85-b57b-3616a29a4998.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":58220378,"duration_in_seconds":2425}]},{"id":"22dc4d33-cca4-4b31-96e8-00c6018a1681","title":"Inga Saffron's Philly","url":"https://phillybuilt.fireside.fm/13","content_text":"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.","content_html":"

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.

","summary":"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.\r\n","date_published":"2023-06-14T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/477d0a05-da88-4f73-bb8f-e4a0a5c6c9b0/22dc4d33-cca4-4b31-96e8-00c6018a1681.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":81799547,"duration_in_seconds":2556}]},{"id":"4171f7ec-d732-455d-a6f7-f401087acbe3","title":"Chris Fetfatzes and Philly's restaurant industry","url":"https://phillybuilt.fireside.fm/12","content_text":"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). \n\nPhilly Built is brought to you by PhillyZoning.com.","content_html":"

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).

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Philly Built is brought to you by PhillyZoning.com.

","summary":"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). ","date_published":"2023-06-07T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/477d0a05-da88-4f73-bb8f-e4a0a5c6c9b0/4171f7ec-d732-455d-a6f7-f401087acbe3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":69165477,"duration_in_seconds":2161}]},{"id":"448b69b4-1c43-45bb-aa41-0adda79edac7","title":"Lauren Vidas on what just happened with the Philly electorate","url":"https://phillybuilt.fireside.fm/11","content_text":"On this episode of Philly Built, we welcome government relations pro and public policy wonk Lauren Vidas to unpack the primary election, examine the changing face of city council and what it all means for planning and development in Philadelphia. \n\nFollow Lauren on Twitter at @BroadAndMarket, and subscribe to her newsletter at: broadandmarket.substack.com\n\nPhilly Built is brought to you by PhillyZoning.com.","content_html":"

On this episode of Philly Built, we welcome government relations pro and public policy wonk Lauren Vidas to unpack the primary election, examine the changing face of city council and what it all means for planning and development in Philadelphia.

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Follow Lauren on Twitter at @BroadAndMarket, and subscribe to her newsletter at: broadandmarket.substack.com

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Philly Built is brought to you by PhillyZoning.com.

","summary":"On this episode of Philly Built, we welcome government relations pro and public policy wonk Lauren Vidas to unpack the primary election, examine the changing face of city council and what it all means for planning and development in Philadelphia. ","date_published":"2023-05-22T16:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/477d0a05-da88-4f73-bb8f-e4a0a5c6c9b0/448b69b4-1c43-45bb-aa41-0adda79edac7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":111330872,"duration_in_seconds":3478}]},{"id":"d7f412eb-de9f-4d8e-be27-561f77bcbf4a","title":"Victor Fiorillo on the city's 100th mayoral race ","url":"https://phillybuilt.fireside.fm/10","content_text":"On this newest episode of Philly Built, Philadelphia Magazine's Victor Fiorillo joins us. He gives us an update on the health of Martha Graham Cracker and delves deep into the campaigns to become the city's 100th mayor, but not before giving us his take on the out-going Kenney administration. \n\nPhilly Built is brought to you by PhillyZoning.com, Philadelphia's zoning authority.","content_html":"

On this newest episode of Philly Built, Philadelphia Magazine's Victor Fiorillo joins us. He gives us an update on the health of Martha Graham Cracker and delves deep into the campaigns to become the city's 100th mayor, but not before giving us his take on the out-going Kenney administration.

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Philly Built is brought to you by PhillyZoning.com, Philadelphia's zoning authority.

","summary":"On this newest episode of Philly Built, Philadelphia Magazine's Victor Fiorillo joins us. He gives us an update on the health of Martha Graham Cracker and delves deep into the campaigns to become the city's 100th mayor, but not before giving us his take on the out-going Kenney administration. ","date_published":"2023-05-10T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/477d0a05-da88-4f73-bb8f-e4a0a5c6c9b0/d7f412eb-de9f-4d8e-be27-561f77bcbf4a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":70957686,"duration_in_seconds":2217}]},{"id":"19e60599-051f-499f-9bb6-9dc685ba990e","title":"Phila 3.0's Ali Perelman","url":"https://phillybuilt.fireside.fm/9","content_text":"On this episode of Philly Built, we talk to Ali Perelman, the executive director of the Philadelphia 3.0 political action committee (PAC) about growing the city's population, the lasting impact of out-going council president Darrell Clarke and their endorsements for City Council At-large for the May 16th primary.\n\nPhilly Built is brought to you by PhillyZoning.com, Philadelphia's zoning authority.","content_html":"

On this episode of Philly Built, we talk to Ali Perelman, the executive director of the Philadelphia 3.0 political action committee (PAC) about growing the city's population, the lasting impact of out-going council president Darrell Clarke and their endorsements for City Council At-large for the May 16th primary.

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Philly Built is brought to you by PhillyZoning.com, Philadelphia's zoning authority.

","summary":"On this episode of Philly Built, we talk to Ali Perelman, the executive director of the Philadelphia 3.0 political action committee (PAC) about growing the city's population, the lasting impact of out-going council president Darrell Clarke and their endorsements for City Council At-large for the May 16th primary.","date_published":"2023-05-03T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/477d0a05-da88-4f73-bb8f-e4a0a5c6c9b0/19e60599-051f-499f-9bb6-9dc685ba990e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":80325823,"duration_in_seconds":2510}]},{"id":"ce53c930-0438-4e9a-bed6-ddf745846317","title":"City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier","url":"https://phillybuilt.fireside.fm/8","content_text":"City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier joins us to discuss the federal court battle over University City Homes, the city's failed agreement with the homeless activists of 2020 and the vote she had to cast in the wake of the death of Walter Wallace, Jr. ","content_html":"

City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier joins us to discuss the federal court battle over University City Homes, the city's failed agreement with the homeless activists of 2020 and the vote she had to cast in the wake of the death of Walter Wallace, Jr.

","summary":"City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier joins us to discuss the federal court battle over University City Homes, the city's failed agreement with the homeless activists of 2020 and the vote she had to cast in the wake of the death of Walter Wallace, Jr. ","date_published":"2023-04-26T05:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/477d0a05-da88-4f73-bb8f-e4a0a5c6c9b0/ce53c930-0438-4e9a-bed6-ddf745846317.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":63681852,"duration_in_seconds":1989}]},{"id":"4efa48fe-008f-43a7-b3bf-9341be6f427d","title":"Coming soon: Season 2 of Philly Built!","url":"https://phillybuilt.fireside.fm/season2trailer","content_text":"This spring, Vern Anastasio of PhillyZoning.com is talking with the neighbors, thinkers and electeds that make Philly tick.\nFor more: PhillyZoning.com","content_html":"

This spring, Vern Anastasio of PhillyZoning.com is talking with the neighbors, thinkers and electeds that make Philly tick.
\nFor more: PhillyZoning.com

","summary":"Vern Anastasio of PhillyZoning.com is talking with the neighbors, thinkers and electeds that make Philly tick.","date_published":"2023-04-21T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/477d0a05-da88-4f73-bb8f-e4a0a5c6c9b0/4efa48fe-008f-43a7-b3bf-9341be6f427d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":2098072,"duration_in_seconds":65}]},{"id":"0b3f6c67-9398-4d0d-b24e-65b1726ed552","title":"Mark Squilla on all things about Philly's 1st District","url":"https://phillybuilt.fireside.fm/7","content_text":"1st District Councilmember Mark Squilla comes to Philly Built to discuss preservation costs, policing commercial corridors, planning traffic patterns and the proposed 76er’s arena on the podcast’s season finale. \n\nFor more, visit phillyzoning.com. ","content_html":"

1st District Councilmember Mark Squilla comes to Philly Built to discuss preservation costs, policing commercial corridors, planning traffic patterns and the proposed 76er’s arena on the podcast’s season finale.

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For more, visit phillyzoning.com.

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Oscar Beisert is an independent preservation advocate who nominates more Philadelphia properties for historic protection than the city's Historic Commission and Preservation Alliance combined. His only goal is to keep Philadelphia looking like Philadelphia.

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For more, visit phillyzoning.com.

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On the show today: Irfan Raza is a Temple University graduate and the principal of Raza Homes, LLC., a real estate development company in Philadelphia. Judith Robinson is an elected democratic committee member, and a community zoning facilitator in North Central Philadelphia. Plus: Vern fields questions from readers of PhillyZoning.com!

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Welcome to Philly Built, hosted by Vern Anastasio, zoning and land use attorney, and the author of phillyzoning.com, Philly’s premiere zoning information website. On Philly Built, we’ll be talking with the folks on the front line of Philadelphia’s great re-build: Planners, developers, elected officials, and the community leaders at the center of it all.

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On the show today: Job Itzkowitz has been the executive director of the Old City DIstrict since 2014. Prior to joining the district, Job served as a legislative aide in Philadelphia City Council and practiced law as an attorney in Ballard Spahr's Philadelphia office.  

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Welcome to Philly Built, hosted by Vern Anastasio, zoning and land use attorney, and the author of phillyzoning.com, Philly’s premiere zoning information website. On Philly Built, we’ll be talking with the folks on the front line of Philadelphia’s great re-build: Planners, developers, elected officials, and the community leaders at the center of it all.

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On the show today: Livable cities advocate Dena Driscoll, and a conversation about the ongoing saga of Washington Avenue’s road diet. Plus: Vern fields questions from readers of PhillyZoning.com!

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About Dena Driscoll:

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Over the past ten years, Dena has worked to strengthen access to public goods. She believes in well-funded public: education, housing, spaces, parks, services, and history. She has previously worked at such nonprofits as Neighborhood Bike Works, Smith Memorial Playground, School District of Philadelphia, and Bartram's Garden which have given her a unique perspective of how public goods are essential to a thriving city. Currently, she is the Director of Development and Communications for the Public Interest Law Center. She holds an M.A. in Museum Education from the University of the Arts and a B.A. in History from La Salle University. 

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Dena may not be a native Philadelphian but her two children are. Along with her husband, Patrick, they live in South Philadelphia’s Passyunk Square neighborhood. Dena’s children love growing up in a city going to museums and where sidewalks are filled with soft pretzels, scootering friends, and dogs on walks. 

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When not working or hanging with her family she further champions her city as an advocate for safer more livable streets by founding and organizing "Kid"ical Mass PHL, as a former Fiscal Officer and founding member of Open Streets PHL, and Chair of 5th Square PAC.

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Welcome to Episode 1 of Philly Built, hosted by Vern Anastasio, zoning and land use attorney, and the author of phillyzoning.com, Philly’s premiere zoning information website. On Philly Built, we’ll be talking with the folks on the front line of Philadelphia’s great re-build: Planners, developers, elected officials, and the community leaders at the center of it all.

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On the show today: City Councilperson and potential mayoral candidate Maria Quiñones-Sánchez. Plus: Vern fields questions from readers of PhillyZoning.com!

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Coming soon, from the good people at PhillyZoning.com

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