Spruce Hill Historic District is Facing Opposition From Student Housing Companies

“This unprecedented decision to consider the nomination of a proposed historic district in a piecemeal fashion runs contrary to the Philadelphia Code, the commission’s rules and regulations, and fundamental notions of fairness and due process."

Michael Phillips was quoted in the The Philadelphia Inquirer article “Spruce Hill Historic District is Facing Opposition From Student Housing Companies,” on April 15, 2024. 

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