
Urban Planning
Changing city: How should Philly view its historical buildings?
As Philly grows, historical preservationists worry that the city is sacrificing its built heritage for the sake of development.
Air Date: May 9, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:47PATCO’s new overnight rail schedule on hold amid criticism
PATCO is delaying implementation of its new overnight rail schedule amid criticism from riders and local officials who say they weren't told of the changes.
6 years ago
Public comments on Army Corps back bay study target storm surge barriers
The Army Corps says it has received 112 comments on the study, with the majority addressing the environmental impact of structural features, namely storm surge barriers.
6 years ago
Why Philadelphia can’t agree on how to deal with its 400,000 stray cats
A feral cat colony on the Delaware River waterfront has city agencies, environmentalists, and cat-lovers pitted against each other.
Air Date: May 8, 2019
Listen 12:36Society Hill’s Dilworth House condo tower wins final city approval
After almost two decades of legal disputes and neighborhood enmity, the super-luxury 12-story condo development behind the Dilworth House cleared its final hurdle this week.
6 years ago
Protecting the Italian Market’s walkability is the goal of new City Council bill
Councilman Mark Squilla is stepping into a fight over a driveway that opponents say would threaten the pedestrian character of the Italian Market.
6 years ago
Want to power up your pedaling? Philly adding 400 electric bikes to Indego fleet
The e-bikes can reach a top speed of 17 miles per hour. Philadelphia will start rolling them out in late May.
6 years ago
Detroit’s transportation agency just eliminated its transfer fee. Will Philly be next?
SEPTA is mulling the elimination of its $1 transfer fee for switching transit lines.
6 years ago
New Jersey industry groups optimistic about possible U.S. infrastructure deal
New Jersey is hopeful that the White House’s $2 trillion infrastructure spending spree will help fix its transportation problems.
6 years ago
Yes in your backyard? Apartment building to rise behind West Philly homes
The building will be designed by ISA Architects, a firm with a history of success on odd lots such as the narrow Chinatown lot.
6 years ago
Recycling, Philly style, revisited: Why the city is no longer burning half its recyclables
As of Monday, Philly has stopped the controversial practice of sending half its recyclables to an incinerator.
Air Date: May 1, 2019
Listen 12:36Appeal of anti-toll lawsuit keeps SEPTA improvements on hold
The lawsuit filed on behalf of professional drivers and motorists has stopped progress on 35 SEPTA projects.
6 years ago
278 apartments will rise on site of partially demolished Gothic-style West Philly church
The building will include a green roof and 54 underground parking spaces, as well as four electric vehicle charging stations.
6 years ago
Slim tower to replace Chestnut St. Rainbow building
The 52 new dwellings rising at 1208 Chestnut St. in Center City come as the eastern portion of Center City densifies and redevelops.
6 years ago