Urban Planning

Researchers surveyed hundreds of public transportation riders about their experiences to help shape future transit infrastructure decisions.

The city is still more affordable than other big cities. But it’s become increasingly more expensive for the average resident.

The old University of the Arts campus is being auctioned off to the highest bidder. Only two buildings don’t have potential buyers yet.

With the city’s planning strategy unclear, experts offer a way forward.

The Philadelphia 76ers are no longer building an arena in Center City. But reviving the area is still on the table.

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.

Camden officials touted an increase in market-rate housing prices by touring a zip code deemed the “hottest” in the Philadelphia region.

The project aims to improve reliability in storms for 13,000 customers. Opponents want it rerouted amid environmental, health concerns.

Also, the Bus Revolution is back on, assuming funding comes through.

The new cameras will join those on Roosevelt Boulevard, in addition to cameras that will soon be activated along Broad Street.

The agency began reshaping the neglected community a decade ago. Now, $750 million later, Sharswood is becoming a neighborhood of choice.

The existing SEPTA Key system is rapidly becoming obsolete. The replacement system will be able to handle a new generation of cashless technology.

The rebates will reduce the cost of electric heat pumps, electric stoves, wiring and insulation. They’re expected to roll out this year.

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.

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.