Inside Philadelphia Development: Zoning, Codes, and Construction Trends

Join Ballard Spahr for an informative half-day briefing on important issues facing real estate development in Philadelphia. 

Our first panel, Zoning in Transition - What Developers Need to Know, brings together city officials and planning experts to discuss the latest updates to the Zoning Code, the Administration’s growth priorities, and what these changes mean for your next project. 

Our second panel, A Developers' Guide to Navigating the Philadelphia Building Excavation Process, will offer practical guidance on excavation permitting, code compliance, and best practices from planning to finalization. 

Register today for this can't-miss program!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Panel 1 - Zoning in Transition: What Developers Need to Know

Philadelphia’s development landscape is shifting. This panel will break down the latest changes to the Zoning Code, highlight the Administration’s priorities for growth, and share updates from the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA). Learn what these changes mean for entitlements, approvals, and your next project in the city.

Moderator:

• Meredith St. Clair Trego, Associate, Ballard Spahr LLP

Panelists:

• Ian Hegarty, Executive Director, Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment
• Octavia Howell, Executive Director, Philadelphia City Planning Commission
• Jessie Lawrence, Director of Planning and Development, City of Philadelphia

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Break

10:15 AM - 11:45 AM | Panel 2 - A Developers' Guide to Navigating the Philadelphia Building Excavation Process

Join us for a thoughtful discussion on the ins and outs of the City’s code regulations, requirements, and the proper process for pulling a permit—authorization to perform excavation work resulting in a cut, trench, or depression more than five feet below adjacent grade. Our lawyers and guest speakers, authorities with years of hands-on experience in the permitting process, will share insights on navigating the process from planning to finalization.

Moderator:

• Matthew N. McClure, Partner, Ballard Spahr LLP

Panelists:

• Eileen B. Quigley, Counsel, Ballard Spahr LLP
• Elizabeth (Betsy) Baldwin, Chief Code Engineer, Department of Licenses & Inspections, City of Philadelphia
• Thomas J. Friese, PE, Associate Vice President, Land Development, Pennoni

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Networking

CLE Credit: Approval for 3 CLE credits in CA, NY & PA; and 3.6 CLE Credits in NJ are pending. Uniform Certificates of Attendance will be provided for the purpose of seeking CLE credit in other jurisdictions. 

AIA Credits: Approval for 3 AIA CE credits is pending.

For more information, contact Liza Pineda at pinedal@ballardspahr.com.