City Planning: Barbara Kaplan and Ed Bacon.

There have been many changes in Philadelphia since the 1950s: the renovation of Society Hill, the Chestnut Street Transit Way, Penn Center, Galleries 1 and 2, and Penn's Landing. Barbara Kaplan is the current Executive Director of the Philadelphia Planning Commission. Prior to attaining the role, she served for eight-and-a-half years on the commission in various roles, and for planning agencies in Dallas/Fort Worth, San Diego, and Los Angeles. Ed Bacon held the same role as Kaplan from 1949-1970, and his tenure was so impressive that he is known as the "Father of Modern Philadelphia." He was behind the renovation of Penn Center and Penn's Landing, and the development of Society Hill and Market Street East. Bacon is also the author of the book "Design of Cities," a book which has influences architects and designers. The two join the show to discuss the current state of the City and development plans for the future, including proposals for a new Convention Center and a symphony hall on Broad Street. Kaplan and Bacon will also answer respond to listener questions and comments.