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New Pocket Park?

 
A potential pocket park on Ridge Ave in Roxborough, temporarily titled the “Leverington Gathering Place,” may become a reality in the near future.

This is an idea that is being kicked around all over Philadelphia. Replace vacant/unused lots and spaces with mini parks for the neighbors to enjoy. It’s a great concept; let’s see if it can happen.

School Reuse

The schools of old in Philadelphia, such as the Nathaniel Hawthorne School shown above, are architectural wonders. Hardwood floors, large windows, and detailed exteriors have allowed some of Philadelphia’s past/present learning institutions to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Fast forward 100 years to today…
The Philadelphia School District recently calculated that they now have 70,000 empty seats when looking at their entire collection of schools as a whole. Now that they know, what should they do? There are options, some of which are included in this article.
The real question is, what would you do if you were the one making the decision for the school district? Please feel free to share your ideas.