Urban Planning

The 40-unit property, on the border with the Belmont section of West Philadelphia, is expected to open in a couple months.

Philly’s oval-shaped landmark and former visitors center has been shuttered for a decade. It could reopen in time for the semiquincentennial.

The Trump administration had halted $16 billion for the project, citing concerns about unconstitutional spending.

Methodist congregation known for social justice advocacy supports $6.7 million rehab project.

For decades, the site — 35 acres of grassy lots where 1,000 rowhomes once stood — has sat empty. Parker’s proposal could change that, but residents are wary.

The request came during the fourth and final budget address of the governor’s first term. He is calling for a total of $53.2 billion in spending.

The newly leased trains from Maryland Area Regional Commuter system will fill the gap when older SEPTA cars need more frequent maintenance.

The $16 billion project, which connects trains running from New Jersey to New York, has been called the most important infrastructure project in the nation.

The legislative hurdle was cleared after intense pressure from Mayor Cherelle Parker opposing the changes to the H.O.M.E initiative's first phase.

The new rules require development in coastal flood zones to be elevated 4 feet higher to account for future sea level rise.

As part of her signature housing plan, Parker wants to bring homebuilding factories to underutilized sites in Philadelphia.

A rowhouse built around 1760 in Old City was once heated with firewood. Now, it has solar panels on its roof.