Urban Planning

Increases projected to be modest, after most recent power auction, but BPU does raise concerns about money utilities are pumping into transmission.

Local officials, utilities among those urging BPU to adopt the lighting, which is supposed to reduce energy costs, greenhouse gas emissions.

Officials are still working out details of the new payment system, but phasing out the Freedom fare card is a possibility.

It’s already a National Historic Landmark, but is still in danger of decay.

New West Philly Councilmember Jamie Gauthier is challenging a Philadelphia Housing Authority plan to sell two of the last public housing high-rises in her district.

Transit agency SEPTA is spending millions more to fix cracking steel beams inside subway cars on the Market-Frankford Line, straining the line’s capacity.

As officials investigate allegations of defective building against Philly developer Streamline, we break down why it can be so difficult to hold these companies accountable.

Exeter Property Group is advancing with plans for a 23-story residential building next to Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul on Philly’s Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

The increase in service on Philadelphia’s busiest transit line comes as a response to changing rider habits, SEPTA officials said.

After years of fighting, Philadelphia recently won a legal battle with one of its most infamous slumlords. But it cost the city millions, and the tab is still running.

The new owner will be free to redevelop the buildings and surrounding land as they choose, with no restrictions barring market-rate housing.

The transportation authority invited the public to give input on a list of projects, to gauge what ought to be prioritized.

Streamline homebuyers allege “fraudulent, cost-cutting measures” that compromise the livability of new construction. City, state officials are investigating complaints.

She joins us to talk about her plans to bring the transit authority up to date and create an equitable transportation system.

The high-profile decision on fare increases will be one of the first major moves made under Richards’ leadership.