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Philly Built
Philly Built is a new podcast — premiering this spring — 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 Philly’s great re-build: Planners, developers, elected officials, and the community leaders at the center of it all.
Episodes
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The power of parks, with Tony Sorrentino
We discuss the healing power, the ambitious plans and the enormous possibilities of our city's park system with urban planner Tony Sorrentino, the new CEO of…
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Henri David, a Philly legend and lots more
In this week's episode we chat with Philly icon, jeweler to the stars, and host of the city's longest-running Halloween party — the one-of-a-kind Henri David…
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Philly City Councilmember-At-Large Rue Landau's Amazing Rookie Run
In our season 6 premiere, Vern chats with Philly City Councilmember-At-Large Rue Landau. In her first City Council session, Landau introduced a landmark 46…
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Summer Special: Run For Something (No Matter How Small)
As we get ready for Season 6 (!)of Philly Built, we have a lil' summer special for ya. With election season coming up, we wanted to remind everyone that…
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Uh Oh, George Bochetto
Philadelphia's most prominent Trump supporter - attorney George Bochetto -- joins us to talk about his legal battle to stop bike lane protections and whether…
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6ABC's Maggie Kent On How To Do Philly Like A Local
Philly native Maggie Kent of Action News (6ABC) joins us in a roundtable discussion about Philly's hidden treasures to visit, explore and dine.
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Philly City Councilmember and Working Families Party leader Kendra Brooks
Councilmember Kendra Brooks talks about her problems with Mayor Parker's budget, her vision of Social Housing and Bob Brady's Wildwood Summer Bash as she leads…
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Jake Blumgart on the state of development in Philly
Inquirer real estate reporter Jake Blumgart joins us to talk about the Wanamaker building, the disaster at University of the Arts, Market East developement…
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Run For Something
Today on the show, we are joined by Melanie Rose of Run For Something, the organization helping folks all over the country get into (and win) local elected…
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Nathaniel Popkin & A Brief History Of Philadelphia
Celebrated author, filmmaker and Philadelphia historian Nathanial Popkin joins us on the 5th Season Premiere to talk about the current state of our city…
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A frank conversation with Larry Krasner
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner joins us for a frank conversation about law, order and how he'll deal with the Trump administration's demands…
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Philly Prognosis for 2025 with Daniel Pearson
We welcome Daniel Pearson from the Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial board to discuss whether 2025 will be a happy new year for Chinatown, Philly’s Public…
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FDR Park: Past, Present and Future
We talk zoning, greening, growing and building in and around FDR park with real estate guru and Packer Park community leader Barbara Capozzi.
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Thanksgiving Leftovers: The FOOD Episode!
Happy Holidays! To get into the eating/giving season, we're reprising our much-loved food episode. On this special episode, Vern and Producer Joe go through…
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The One About Corruption w/ author Brett Mandel
Author Brett Mandell joins Philly Built to explore Philadelphia's culture of government corruption in his book: Philadelphia, Corrupt and Consenting: A City's…
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Vision Zero with Chris Gale of the Bicycle Coalition of Philadelphia
Chris Gale, Executive Director of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, joins us to talk about Vision Zero Philly, a road infrastructure and…
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Everything You Wanted To Know About Voting In Philly But Were Afraid To Ask
On the Philly Built Season 4 premiere, we talk about everything that makes our general election work in Philly with Democratic Committeeperson Sarah Anton and…
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Why Philly's Summer Of 2026 Should Be On Your Radar Now
On the third season finale, we dive deep into the plans, parties and neighborhood programs being developed for the Summer of 2026 -- when Philadelphia takes…
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Carla Robinson and the Power of Hyperlocal Media
We 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…
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Philly Zoning Mailbag
We open the email inbox at phillyzoning.com to tackle your questions about zoning, affordable housing, community opposition and much more!
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What To Expect When You're Expecting Cherelle Parker w/ Leigh Whitaker
On 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…
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Samantha Melamed and the crumbling city
Journalist Samantha Melamed joins us to discuss the people and the policies behind her Philadelphia Inquirer series, Crumbling City, which examines how…
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Debbie Wei of Asian Americans United
Debbie 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…
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Coming 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.
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…
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Inga Saffron's Philly
On the podcast's 2nd season finale, Pulitzer Prize winner & 2023 Guggenheim Fellow Inga Saffron joins us. The architecture critic for the Philadelphia Inquirer…
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Chris Fetfatzes and Philly's restaurant industry
On 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…
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Lauren Vidas on what just happened with the Philly electorate
On this episode of Philly Built, we welcome government relations pro and public policy wonk Lauren Vidas to unpack the primary election, examine the changing…
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Victor Fiorillo on the city's 100th mayoral race
On 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…
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Phila 3.0's Ali Perelman
On 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…
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City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier
City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier joins us to discuss the federal court battle over University City Homes, the city's failed agreement with the homeless…
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Coming 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
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Mark Squilla on all things about Philly's 1st District
1st District Councilmember Mark Squilla comes to Philly Built to discuss preservation costs, policing commercial corridors, planning traffic patterns and the…
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Oscar Beisert and preservation in Philadelphia
Oscar Beisert is an independent preservation advocate who nominates more Philadelphia properties for historic protection than the city's Historic Commission…
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Irfan Raza, Judith Robinson and development in the neighborhoods
On 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…
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Job Itzkowitz and the state of Old City
Welcome to Philly Built, hosted by Vern Anastasio, zoning and land use attorney, and the author of phillyzoning.com, Philly’s premiere zoning information…
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Dena 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…
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Maria 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…
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Coming soon: Philly Built w/ Vern Anastasio!
Coming soon, from the good people at PhillyZoning.com