Phase II RFP Now Posted
04/27/2009 |
ZCC
The ZCC posted a Request for Proposals for the second phase of work on the new code, now available for review at https://ework.phila.gov/econtractphilly/ under contract opportunities for city planning. Phase II work includes a document of proposed revisions to Philadelphia’s existing zoning code and draft legislation needed to carry out those changes. Recommendations on how the city should proceed with a comprehensive revision to the zoning map are also required. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 6, 2009. Proposals are due by 5:00 PM on May 26, 2009.
Zoning Watch 2009 Archives
ZCC
- 12/09/2009 Module 1 of the draft zoning code due December 31, but developers and community groups discuss their biggest concerns in January (CurrentCurrent)
- 12/09/2009 ZCC releases results from opinion survey on draft recommendations (CurrentCurrent)
- 12/01/2009 Q&A (Current)
- 12/01/2009 Q&A (Current)
- 11/18/2009 Zoning Code Commission adopts modified recommendations for new code; the role of public input remains a question (CurrentCurrent)
- 10/31/2009 Neighbors fear new streamlined zoning will cut them out of the process (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 10/30/2009 Survey Results: Zoning should incentivize shared parking and bike parking for new businesses (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 10/29/2009 New zoning should protect neighborhoods but changes must be enforced (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 10/29/2009 Survey Results: ZCC needs to improve regulations for parking in new residential construction (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 10/28/2009 Survey Results: Time for the Zoning Code Commission to improve parking in neighborhoods (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 10/27/2009 Survey Results: Parking near workplace creates congestion (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 10/26/2009 Survey Results: Parking problems hit home (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 10/22/2009 Neighbors want a lot of say about what is built in their community (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 10/20/2009 ZCC and PCPC propose strategy to coordinate efforts (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 10/14/2009 ZCC debates zoning recommendations for public input (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 10/08/2009 Upcoming Zoning Code Hearing Times and Locations (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 10/07/2009 Community leaders tell ZCC they want power over their own destiny (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 10/07/2009 ZCC Hiring Program Coordinator (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 09/23/2009 Public hearing on draft zoning recommendations October 7 (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 09/09/2009 ZCC to make tough decisions on zoning recommendations (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 09/09/2009 Next steps for the new code (CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 07/08/2009 Zoning Code Commission weighs in on best practices (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 06/10/2009 Can best practices from other cities meet Philadelphia’s needs? (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 06/10/2009 What is the future of industrial lands in Philadelphia? (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 06/10/2009 Zoning Code Commission selects Phase II Consultant Team (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 05/13/2009 Message on Zoning in Philadelphia: Simplify (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 05/13/2009 Phase I Next Steps: Best Practices Report and Discussion (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 04/27/2009 Phase II RFP Now Posted (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 04/17/2009 Submit Comments to the ZCC: Full Code Assessment and Executive Summary Available for Review (CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 04/08/2009 ZCC Reacts to Code Assessment (CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 04/08/2009 Phase II RFP Soon to be Released (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 03/24/2009 What Do Philadelphians Want Most from the Zoning Code Commission? (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 03/13/2009 What Do the Experts Say About Philadelphia’s Existing Zoning Code? (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 03/13/2009 Zoning Experts Recommend Fixes to the ZCC (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 03/12/2009 Tell the ZCC What You Think: Interim Assessment of Existing Code Available for Review (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 03/12/2009 Phase I Civic Engagement Process Ends with Input from the 2nd District: Give the Public More Say, Strengthen Existing Neighborhoods, and Fix the Process (CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 03/04/2009 Redevelopment and Public Say are Key Issues in the 4th and 9th Districts (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 02/24/2009 100 Participants in the 3rd District Call for a Fair and Efficient Zoning Process (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 02/19/2009 Top Priorities for the 5th District: Protect Neighborhoods, Encourage Redevelopment and Improve Process (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 02/11/2009 Experts and Public Agree on Zoning Priorities (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 02/11/2009 ZCC Grapples With Big Zoning Issues: Variances and Civic Input (CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 02/05/2009 Neighborhoods, Process, and Design of New Buildings are Priorities for the 1st District (CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 02/03/2009 6th District: Improve Zoning Process and Protect Existing Neighborhoods (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 01/26/2009 8th Councilmanic District Speaks Out on Zoning (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 01/14/2009 Code Evaluation Update (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 01/14/2009 ZCC Forms Civic Engagement Committee, Creates Vice-Chair Positions (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 01/14/2009 ZCC Director in Place (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 01/14/2009 Community Outreach Begins – 5 of 10 Meetings Scheduled (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
ZBA
- 10/20/2009 BIA supports ZBA quorum bill and asks for more reforms (CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 09/18/2009 Efforts underway to reduce delays at ZBA and speed up review (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 01/14/2009 Consent Calendar Proposed for ZBA (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
General Zoning
- 11/25/2009 Regulating digital signage – attend seminar December 4 (CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 09/08/2009 Zoning Reform Nightmares (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 09/08/2009 FixItPhilly Parking Survey (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 06/18/2009 Council passes bill to create riverfront overlay district (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 06/04/2009 Rules Committee Supports Waterfront Zoning (CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 05/20/2009 Will developers be welcome in Fairmount Park? (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 05/20/2009 Waterfront Zoning Approved by Planning Commission; Public Hearing June 3 (CurrentCurrentCurrent)