
Urban Planning
Afrofuturism and the new era for Sharswood’s North Philly Peace Park
After sprouting from vacant land in Sharswood in 2012, North Philly Peace Park was displaced by a $500 million redevelopment plan by the Philadelphia Housing Authority.
7 years ago
Damages from water-main break expected to exceed $500,000 liability limit
Since a massive water-main break flooded the streets of Midtown Village Tuesday morning, Kate Moroney Miller has had one really bad Time.
7 years ago
Listen 2:04Our Morning Commute: Multimodal living with kids in Philadelphia
For the last seven years, my children and I have primarily moved around Philadelphia by bike, foot, and public transportation
7 years ago
A retrospective: What passed muster with City Council, and what didn’t
With the council on its summer recess, here's a rundown of all the bills PlanPhilly covered during the spring session and where each currently stands.
7 years ago
Indego bike share to expand to Navy Yard and the stadiums
When Indego initially began, city planners hesitated to place docks so close to the stadiums, for fear that they would quickly fill up before games.
7 years ago
Construction tax’s fate uncertain as City Council wraps up for summer
The fate of a proposed 1 percent construction tax for Philadelphia remained up in the air Thursday, during the last City Council session before the summer recess.
7 years ago
Overhauling its bus network may be on SEPTA’s schedule soon
Though overall ridership has remained relatively flat, bus trips have fallen 33 million, or 17 percent, over the last five years.
7 years ago
Listen 1:45Vision Zero panel hears stark stories of traffic-safety horror
Tales of horror and tragedy, of loved ones lost or grievously wounded by automobiles, rolled out in waves before a handful of City Council members.
7 years ago