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Extending and preserving zoning approvals, density and dimensional bonuses, and Mixed Income Housing Bonus entitlements granted to the Village Square on Haverford mixed-use affordable housing development located at 601 North 37th Street, 3601 Haverford Avenue, and 3611 Haverford Avenue in Philadelphia, notwithstanding the expiration of the associated building permits and notwithstanding any subsequent amendments to Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code; and providing for related matters.
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WHEREAS, the Village Square on Haverford project enjoys the active support and collaboration of multiple City and state agencies, including the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, the Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation, and the Office of Councilmember Jamie Gauthier, and the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget; and
WHEREAS, the full and timely completion of the Village Square on Haverford project furthers multiple policy goals of the City of Philadelphia and Philadelphia City Council, including opening a supermarket in a section of West Philadelphia that has not had walkable access to fresh foods in over 35 years, and creating mixed-income and inter-generational housing that helps achieve the goals of Mayor Cherelle Parker's Housing Opportunities Made Easy (H.O.M.E.) initiative; and
WHEREAS, the regulation of land use and zoning within the City of Philadelphia is a core municipal function vested in City Council by the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter and the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (Act 247 of 1968, as amended), and the preservation of validly granted zoning approvals for a specific project falls squarely within Council's legislative authority over matters of land use, zoning, and community development; NOW THEREFORE
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Definitions.
As used in this Ordinance, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:
(a) "Developer" means 3600 Haverford Avenue Associates, LP...
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