Urban Planning
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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 years ago
Why Philly’s Chinatown and Callowhill neighborhoods are fighting over land
Philly's changing demographics, and what some residents see as a renewed threat to Chinatown’s cultural identity, are at the center of this debate.
Air Date: April 29, 2019
Listen 14:00The tweak is intended to prevent developers from gaming the system and encourage the creation of better food markets in areas that need them.
7 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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 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.
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