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4 December 2025

Good Government Fix Or A Demolition Derby? Historic Preservation Bill Is Provoking Debate In Philly

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Matthew McClure, Practice Leader of the Firm's Real Estate Development and Property Rights Group, spoke with The Philadelphia Inquirer about the debate...
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Matthew McClure, Practice Leader of the Firm's Real Estate Development and Property Rights Group, spoke with The Philadelphia Inquirer about the debate sparked by recent legislation from Councilmember Mark Squilla.

"The bill does nothing to decrease the power of the Historical Commission to protect important historic resources," Matthew said. "It is a modest good government piece of legislation."

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Ballard Spahr LLP—an Am Law 100 law firm with more than 750 lawyers in 18 U.S. offices—serves clients across industries in litigation, transactions, and regulatory compliance. A strategic legal partner to clients, Ballard goes beyond to deliver actionable, forward-thinking counsel and advocacy powered by deep industry experience and an understanding of each client’s specific business goals. Our culture is defined by an entrepreneurial spirit, collaborative environment, and top-down focus on service, efficiency, and results.

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