Urban Planning
The transportation authority invited the public to give input on a list of projects, to gauge what ought to be prioritized.
6 years ago
‘Rotting from the inside:’ Fast-growing Philly developer accused of defective building
Streamline homebuyers allege “fraudulent, cost-cutting measures” that compromise the livability of new construction. City, state officials are investigating complaints.
6 years ago
SEPTA’s new general manager, Leslie Richards
She joins us to talk about her plans to bring the transit authority up to date and create an equitable transportation system.
Air Date: January 29, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:59SEPTA’S new GM Leslie Richards will consider 2020 fare increases with eye to ‘equity’
The high-profile decision on fare increases will be one of the first major moves made under Richards’ leadership.
6 years ago
Listen 4:49Philly just took a step toward getting LED streetlights citywide
Local officials are seeking contractors to help replace the city’s 105,000 street lights with more energy-efficient LEDs.
6 years ago
Feibush to build apartments on Point Breeze Ave. lot where ill-fated beer garden once stood
John Longacre’s ill-fated 2015 beer garden attracted anti-gentrification protesters to the lot. Now Ori Feibush plans to build an apartment complex.
6 years ago
4 ways Philly can fight illegal dumping
I see garbage every day in Elmwood where I live. There are things we can do to help.
6 years ago
SEPTA’s Market-Frankford Line is getting simpler
SEPTA is discontinuing skip-stop service on the MFL line as of Feb. 23 so riders won’t have to worry about boarding a train that doesn’t make their stop.
6 years ago
Too late to save Philly’s historic Jewelers’ Row? Neighborhood property owners think so
A proposal to make Jewelers’ Row a historic district is reigniting a battle over the future of the changing Center City neighborhood.
6 years ago
SEPTA taking Girard Ave. trolley off the rails; 78 percent of fleet can’t pass inspection
The iconic trolley cars that have crisscrossed most Girard Avenue for nearly 15 years are going away for upwards of 18 months.
6 years ago
Atlantic City mayor: Tear down ‘eyesore’ of ex-Trump casino
Atlantic City's mayor wants to demolish the former Trump Plaza Hotel & Casino.
6 years ago
Old City needs 2 months of repairs; the open streets experiment isn’t going well
It’s normal for busted water mains to stop the flow of water, but a main break in Old City is slowing the flow of cash small business owners.
6 years ago
Redlining’s ongoing harm: Intensifying impact of climate change, new study says
New analysis makes a link between historic redlining and areas most vulnerable to extreme heat caused by climate change.
6 years ago
Listen 1:33Why some Chinatown residents oppose a new Franklin Square station
Chinatown residents oppose the plan to reopen the train station, which closed decades ago, because it will require paving over community green space.
6 years ago
PhilaMOCA set to reopen in its home, owned by celeb DJ Diplo and now legit
PhilaMOCA will celebrate its 10th anniversary by reopening its doors to the public after a long city-imposed hiatus.
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