Urban Planning
Is Philly growing too big, too fast? Gentrification concerns fuel City Council zoning reform call
City Council President Darrell Clarke wants a redo of the sweeping code that governs construction and development in Philadelphia.
7 years ago
Developer to extend Delaware River trail for OK on extra-tall towers
The new development will put 10 towers including nearly 2,000 units of housing and a hotel on the South Philly waterfront.
7 years ago
‘Dance party’ at Cherry Street Pier riles waterfront condo neighbors
Residents of Pier 5 claim the space isn’t properly licensed. Philadelphia officials disagree.
7 years ago
PATCO cancels overnight rail schedule changes amid criticism
PATCO is canceling planned changes to its overnight rail schedule following criticism from riders and local officials who say they weren't told of the changes beforehand.
7 years ago
17-story condo tower to rise in Comcast Center’s backyard
The project, dubbed the “Residences on Race,” would clear three large 19th century buildings for 29 condos housed in a glassy 190-foot edifice.
7 years ago
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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 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.
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