
Urban Planning
News on cities, suburbs, and how we design the places we live
A Philly program for low-income renters is winding down. Housing advocates say that shouldn’t happen
For the last five years, the shallow rent program has helped keep vulnerable residents housed amid an affordable housing crisis.
6 days ago
Listen 1:07More bicycle lanes could come to Philly, connecting riders to the Schuylkill River Trail and Temple
Less than a year ago, Councilmember Jeffrey Young Jr. proposed eliminating a bicycle lane in Center City, but now he’s advocating to build more.
6 days ago
Listen 0:57The burial ground helps tell the story of Manayunk and Roxborough before and after they became part of the city.
1 week ago
Mayor Parker launches Philly initiative to create and preserve 30,000 housing units
The initiative will be informed by industry experts, with the Philadelphia Housing Authority playing a large role.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:07Mayor Parker says tax reform and affordable housing are priorities in 2025
Mayor Cherelle Parker shared a glimpse about priorities for her second year in office at a Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia event.
3 weeks ago
New owners of Divine Lorraine want to return the historic property to its roots
The 110-unit building has been operating as a hotel since 2022. The new owners want to turn it back into an apartment complex.
3 weeks ago
Listen 0:48This retail futurist says keep Market East a shopping destination
It’s not a popular view, but the Fashion District fills a need, he argues.
3 weeks ago
Residents anticipate proposed 110-key hotel at site of Broad Street Diner
The latest plan from the diner’s owners is to turn the property into a 110-key hotel operated by Hyatt Studios, a new, extended-stay extension of the Hyatt brand.
3 weeks ago
South Jersey commuters want more reliable public transit, Rutgers researchers say
Researchers surveyed hundreds of public transportation riders about their experiences to help shape future transit infrastructure decisions.
3 weeks ago
‘A slap in the face’: Philly metro named among the country’s ‘least affordable’ for renters
The city is still more affordable than other big cities. But it’s become increasingly more expensive for the average resident.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:02Arts Bank sold at auction as more bidders line up to buy the rest of UArts’ campus
The old University of the Arts campus is being auctioned off to the highest bidder. Only two buildings don’t have potential buyers yet.
3 weeks ago
Listen 0:54How to fix Market East: Less parking, more homes, and government aid
With the city’s planning strategy unclear, experts offer a way forward.
3 weeks ago