OtherTabledBetween Vine Street, Fairmount Avenue, 8th Street and 12th Street, Philadelphia

Center City park land acquisition (Vine St/Fairmount Ave/8th St/12th St)

Philadelphia

Description

A bill letting the city acquire parcels for public parks and lease them to Center City District was held instead of voted.

Impact summary

If revived and passed, it would create or enlarge public park space in Center City.

Applicant

Address: Between Vine Street, Fairmount Avenue, 8th Street and 12th Street, Philadelphia

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last vote · City Council

Tabled

Last discussed Apr 23, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Apr 23, 2026Tabled

CITY COUNCIL — April 23, 2026

A bill letting the city acquire parcels for public parks and lease them to Center City District was held instead of voted.

Related issues (1)

Center City park land acquisition and Love Park concession

Council will consider acquiring parcels between Vine Street, Fairmount Avenue, 8th and 12th Streets for park use, and a multiyear food-and-beverage deal for the Love Park "Saucer" building.

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