Council approves zoning change for slots at Strawbridge

0 Comments | Philadelphia Inquirer, The, June, 2009 | by Jeff Shields Inquirer Staff Writer

City Council yesterday approved the critical zoning clearance required by Foxwoods Casino to fill the old Strawbridge & Clothier building with slot machines, but the long-delayed casino plan has more obstacles to overcome before it approaches reality.

Council voted unanimously to approve Councilman Frank DiCicco's proposed zoning change, which he put forward for a vote even though Foxwoods has yet to sign a lease for the Strawbridge site at Eighth and Market Streets.

DiCicco said last month that he would not offer the bill until a lease was signed between the Foxwoods partners and Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT), which owns the first seven floors of the 13-story building. Foxwoods requires renovation of the first two floors.

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