
Urban Planning
The tweak is intended to prevent developers from gaming the system and encourage the creation of better food markets in areas that need them.
6 years ago
L&I apologizes to Temple food trucks, will work with vendors on overnight plan
Temple’s food trucks might not have to move overnight after all.
6 years ago
Which N.J. ports could be offshore-wind industry hubs? Edge for Paulsboro?
N.J is beginning to inventory its port facilities across which could function as hubs for economic growth as part of Murphy’s agenda to create a robust offshore-wind industry.
6 years ago
Eastern Pennsylvania's population growth bypasses western Pa.
In general, counties with larger urban centers did better than those without, attracting immigrants and young people drawn to job opportunities.
6 years ago
Family-friendly SEPTA Key to roll out — but not until 2020
A new SEPTA Key feature that will make it less expensive for families to ride together is in the works.
6 years ago
Drivers from these gentrifying Philly neighborhoods get the most parking tickets
PPA data indicates that not all drivers are created equal: Residents from five gentrifying ZIP codes near Center City receive tickets at a higher rate than anyone else.
6 years ago
Listen 2:57Before congestion pricing, why Louis Kahn’s grand plan for Philly traffic failed
Philadelphia architect Louis "Lou" Kahn came up a grand design plan for cutting down on traffic congestion 60 years ago. Why wasn't it embraced?
Air Date: April 18, 2019
Listen 13:02Dockless e-bike share coming to Philly in 2019
One Philadelphia neighborhood will be selected for a pilot program that will bring a dockless bike share featuring electric bikes.
6 years ago
Spring is sidewalk season in Philly but watch your step — those cracks aren’t getting fixed
Spring is prime time for sidewalks. Here’s why Philly’s walkways won’t see many fixes this strolling season.
6 years ago
Q&A: How Philly’s firefighters keep the city’s historic buildings safe
Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel explains how Philly fights blazes in historic buildings in the aftermath of the fire at Notre Dame in Paris.
6 years ago
Rebuilding from loss in Philadelphia and Paris
The fire at Notre Dame brings our relationship with the buildings we know into sharp, emotional relief.
6 years ago
SEPTA Key usable on all of Regional Rail starting May 1
Commuters in Zones 1 and 2 can load passes onto their SEPTA Key online or via phone starting April 20 and use the cards to ride starting in May.
6 years ago
Why so few of Philadelphia’s old buildings are historically protected
Philadelphia has many old, iconic buildings and neighborhoods. So why are so few of these sites historically preserved and protected from the wrecking ball?
Air Date: April 16, 2019
Listen 13:09Philly names 6 neighborhoods for street cleaning experiment
Philadelphia will launch a new street cleaning effort in six areas now battling extreme amounts of litter. The new brooms will officially roll out Tuesday.
6 years ago
Anthony Williams opposes congestion pricing, pitches shuttle buses to cut gridlock
Mayoral candidate State Sen. Anthony Williams talked about his vision for transportation at a recent forum hosted by the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists.
6 years ago