A long-debated, still controversial proposal to build a 5-star hotel and condominiums on 1.5 acre parcel in Society Hill is expected to move forward in City Council Thursday.
Disctrict Councilman Frank DiCicco is expected to introduce zoning legislation that would allow a 150-room, six--story hotel and a 15-story condo tower to be built on the site between 2nd and Front streets, near South Street. The project, on the former New Market Village site, is now being called Stamper Square. It is to be built by developer Mark Stein.
Critics say the project is too much for the low-rise neighborhood, though the developer is expected to bring neighborhood supporters to Council Thursday.
See what Inquirer achitecture critic Inga Saffron had to say about Stamper Square.
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