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Philadelphia Approves 12-Foot Widening of Dover and Newkirk Streets between York and Cumberland

  • When: 2025/06/12
  • Address: Dover Street and Newkirk Street from York Street to Cumberland Street, Philadelphia, PA
  • City: Philadelphia
  • State: PA
  • Category: Infrastructure Development
  • Subcategory: Transportation
  • Asset Class: Land
  • Property Type: Placemaking
  • Planning Department: True

The City Council of Philadelphia authorized the revision of lines and grades on City Plan No. 126 to widen Dover Street and Newkirk Street between York Street and Cumberland Street. The easterly houseline of Dover Street will be relocated approximately twelve feet eastwardly, and the westerly houseline of Newkirk Street will be relocated approximately twelve feet westwardly. This authorization is conditional upon the filing of agreements to release the City from damages, indemnification, and the dedication of the widened portions of the streets to the City. Additionally, the party in interest must pay the cost of advertising the public hearing. The ordinance will not become effective until a sum of $200.00 is paid into the City Treasury within 120 days.

Source

City Representative - Councilmember Young