Urban Planning

A residential development targeting young professionals is slated to replace a beloved Vietnamese bakery and other shops on the corner of Washington Avenue and 16th Street.

Minority communities, like those near incinerators in Camden and Chester, are disproportionately affected by emissions such as lead and particulates, a new study finds.

Philly rose 11 spots to place 19 in a survey of the park systems belonging to the nation’s 100 largest cities.

Both Vidas and Johnson also explicitly campaigned on the issue of housing costs, councilmanic prerogative, and other land use issues.

The 180-room hotel will rise along the Camden waterfront with the help of an $18 million state grant, plus a 20-year tax abatement.

PennDOT will close off several lanes of the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76) and a busy on-ramp in Center City on May 20.

New research from the University of Pennsylvania shows that denser cities and towns can save lives.

Philadelphia voters in Tuesday’s primary election will help determine the future of City Council — and of policies to deal with the city’s affordable housing crisis.

Crowds gathered to watch the demolition of the Pa. area's tallest building, a 21-story monolith that opened at the height of Bethlehem Steel's power and profitability.

Fewer than one in three Philadelphians voted in the last mayoral primary, and that was for an open seat.

His designs added elegance to landscapes worldwide with their powerful geometric shapes and grand spaces.

Philadelphia homeownership is on the decline. For the first time in 2017, more homes were occupied by renters than homeowners. 

No matter who wins on Election Day, councilmanic prerogative is likely not going away. Here’s why.

More than 95 miles of city streets are expected to be paved by the end of 2019. Find out if your commute is due to get smoother.

City Council President Darrell Clarke wants a redo of the sweeping code that governs construction and development in Philadelphia.