Urban Planning
New plans for Chinatown development show a lush park
The proposed development will replace a city-owned parking bounded by Race Street and the Vine Street Expressway, between Eighth and Ninth Streets.
8 years ago
Taking ‘panes’ to overhaul Philly visitors center in LOVE Park
The challenge of installing windows in the circular visitors center has delayed its expected reopening until spring.
8 years ago
A mayoral task force is proposing a short-term pilot project using some of Norfolk Southern’s freight rail tracks to link Phoenixville to the Norristown/Manayunk line.
8 years ago
Listen 5:30Mostly behind the scenes, the work of Rebuild begins
Rebuild is finally underway.
8 years ago
Volunteers count vehicles in the bike lanes as upgrade work on Pine and Spruce is delayed
The bike lanes on Pine and Spruce streets are Philly’s versions of the watched pot that never boils.
8 years ago
NJ Transit execs assure commuters Atlantic City line suspension is temporary
Service from Philadelphia's 30th Street Station to Atlantic City will be halted from Sept. 5 to Dec. 31 to install automatic braking equipment.
8 years ago
An intimate rowhouse block holds its own as towers rise around it
But this stretch of Mole Street is actually quite singular: It is the only remaining block of rowhouses left in this part of Center City.
8 years ago
Frustrated by Philly politicians’ failure to upgrade bike lanes, cyclists turn to the courts
For years now, bike-safety advocates have pressed Philadelphia’s elected officials to build more bike lanes and protect them with physical barrierrs
8 years ago
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