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Philly BuiltWhy Philly's Summer Of 2026 Should Be On Your Radar NowOn 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.
2024-03-2749 minPhilly BuiltCarla Robinson and the Power of Hyperlocal MediaWe 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.
2024-02-2751 minPhilly BuiltPhilly Zoning MailbagWe open the email inbox at phillyzoning.com to tackle your questions about zoning, affordable housing, community opposition and much more!
2024-02-0746 minPhilly BuiltWhat To Expect When You're Expecting Cherelle Parker w/ Leigh WhitakerOn 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.
2024-01-1745 minPhilly BuiltWhat To Expect When You're Expecting Cherelle Parker w/ Leigh WhitakerOn 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.
2024-01-1745 minPhilly BuiltSamantha Melamed and the crumbling cityJournalist 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.
2023-12-2039 minPhilly BuiltDebbie Wei of Asian Americans UnitedDebbie 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.
2023-12-1345 minPhilly BuiltComing Soon: Philly Built Season 3!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.
2023-12-0603 min
Philly BuiltThe Food Episode!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.
For those looking to investigate further, here’s where our guests recommended:
Maria Quinones-Sanchez: Tierra Colombiana · Harrowgate Plaza Shopping Center · Isla Verde Philly
Dena Driscoll: Mighty Bread
Job Itzkowitz: Little Pete’s @ The Philadelphian
Oscar Beisert: La Colombe Fishtown
Mark Squilla: Ristorante Pesto
Inga Saffron: Porco’s · a.kitchen
Jamie Gauthier: Abyssinia Bar And Restaurant
Chris Fe...
2023-08-1440 minPhilly BuiltInga Saffron's PhillyOn 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.
2023-06-1442 minPhilly BuiltChris Fetfatzes and Philly's restaurant industryOn 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).
Philly Built is brought to you by PhillyZoning.com.
2023-06-0736 minPhilly BuiltLauren Vidas on what just happened with the Philly electorateOn 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.
Follow Lauren on Twitter at @BroadAndMarket, and subscribe to her newsletter at: broadandmarket.substack.com
Philly Built is brought to you by PhillyZoning.com.
2023-05-2257 minPhilly BuiltVictor Fiorillo on the city's 100th mayoral raceOn 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.
Philly Built is brought to you by PhillyZoning.com, Philadelphia's zoning authority.
2023-05-1036 minPhilly BuiltPhila 3.0's Ali PerelmanOn 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.
Philly Built is brought to you by PhillyZoning.com, Philadelphia's zoning authority.
2023-05-0341 minPhilly BuiltCity Councilmember Jamie GauthierCity 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.
2023-04-2633 minPhilly BuiltComing soon: Season 2 of Philly Built!This spring, Vern Anastasio of PhillyZoning.com is talking with the neighbors, thinkers and electeds that make Philly tick.
For more: PhillyZoning.com
2023-04-2101 minPhilly BuiltMark Squilla on all things about Philly's 1st District1st 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.
For more, visit phillyzoning.com.
2022-11-0936 minPhilly BuiltOscar Beisert and preservation in PhiladelphiaOscar 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.
For more, visit phillyzoning.com.
2022-10-0639 minPhilly BuiltIrfan Raza, Judith Robinson and development in the neighborhoodsOn 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!
2022-09-1437 minPhilly BuiltJob Itzkowitz and the state of Old CityWelcome 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.
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 S...
2022-08-0448 minPhilly BuiltDena Driscoll, and the ongoing saga of Washington Avenue. Plus: Your zoning questions!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.
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!
About Dena Driscoll:
Over the past...
2022-07-2029 minPhilly BuiltMaria Quiñones-Sánchez plus: Vern answers your Philly zoning questions!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.
On the show today: City Councilperson and potential mayoral candidate Maria Quiñones-Sánchez. Plus: Vern fields questions from readers of PhillyZoning.com!
2022-07-0742 minPhilly BuiltComing soon: Philly Built w/ Vern Anastasio!Coming soon, from the good people at PhillyZoning.com
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