
Urban Planning
News on cities, suburbs, and how we design the places we live
How to fix Market East: Less parking, more homes, and government aid
With the city’s planning strategy unclear, experts offer a way forward.
4 days ago
The Philadelphia 76ers are no longer building an arena in Center City. But reviving the area is still on the table.
7 days ago
New $25M fund to help make reinvestment projects in communities across the Delaware Valley a reality
The real estate fund is one way a local bank is reinvesting into low to moderate income communities where they operate, as required by federal law.
1 week ago
Listen 1:01Median home prices are up in Camden — and all of New Jersey
Camden officials touted an increase in market-rate housing prices by touring a zip code deemed the “hottest” in the Philadelphia region.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:03The project aims to improve reliability in storms for 13,000 customers. Opponents want it rerouted amid environmental, health concerns.
2 weeks ago
Listen 4:09SEPTA trims budget, but will spend $230 million on Key 2.0
Also, the Bus Revolution is back on, assuming funding comes through.
2 weeks ago
More speed cameras coming to Philadelphia streets
The new cameras will join those on Roosevelt Boulevard, in addition to cameras that will soon be activated along Broad Street.
2 weeks ago
The agency began reshaping the neglected community a decade ago. Now, $750 million later, Sharswood is becoming a neighborhood of choice.
2 weeks ago
Listen 4:37SEPTA to spend $211M on new fare collection system
The existing SEPTA Key system is rapidly becoming obsolete. The replacement system will be able to handle a new generation of cashless technology.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:12Biden administration awarded home energy rebate money to Pa., Del., N.J. in final days
The rebates will reduce the cost of electric heat pumps, electric stoves, wiring and insulation. They’re expected to roll out this year.
3 weeks ago
PATCO is preparing to ‘tap and go’ this summer with new fare collection system
The rail service between Camden County and Philadelphia will begin to accept bank cards and mobile payment directly. The Freedom Card will remain for now.
3 weeks ago
Philadelphia receives federal funding to expand Schuylkill River Trail
The initiative is part of a regional network known as Circuit Trails, which aims to connect more than 800 miles of trails across Pennsylvania and New Jersey by 2040.
3 weeks ago
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