Vine Street to Fairmount Avenue parkland acquisition
Philadelphia
Description
The bill to acquire land for new park space and lease it to the Center City District was held after public opposition raised condemnation concerns.
Impact summary
Would create or expand public park space in Center City under Center City District management.
Applicant
- Address
- Between Vine Street, Fairmount Avenue, 8th Street and 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · City Council
Last discussed May 14, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
CITY COUNCIL — May 14, 2026
Bill 250807 would let the City acquire land for public park purposes and lease it to the Center City District. It was held over after public opposition.
CITY COUNCIL — May 7, 2026
The bill to acquire land for new park space and lease it to the Center City District was held after public opposition raised condemnation concerns.
Related issues (1)
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